There’s no denying that 2020 has been a complicated and confusing year for small businesses. Now more than ever, it’s important to save however you can. Section 179 is an easy way for your business to make end of year purchases while still saving money. Never heard of Section 179? Here’s the 411. What…
If you’re like many of us, you probably have a huge list of passwords for every program, app, and website you visit. You’re also probably fed up with trying to remember each one, especially since it seems like there’s a new data breach every day. It may even seem like your efforts to maintain password…
Keyboard shortcuts are a convenient way to accomplish tasks in Windows with just the press of a couple keys. These useful shortcuts cut down the number of mouse clicks needed to get something done and let you navigate and work more efficiently than ever. From very basic functions, like copying and pasting, to more specialized…
Working from home may be comfortable, but it also poses a number of security dangers and productivity knocks. If you’re like many American businesses, you were probably unprepared when social distancing measures were put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus. One day, it was business as usual and the next, your business needed…
Globally, the average total cost of a data breach is $3.92 million. The United States skyrockets over that global figure with an average cost of $8.19 million [2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report]. The cyber security threats that lead to these data breaches are constantly evolving, too. As many businesses transition to a remote workforce…
Being stuck at home means we’re spending a lot more time on social media than we once did. Social media helps us stay connected with our family and friends but unfortunately has a downside during times like this. In times of dire need and fear, new opportunities are created for people to be taken advantage…
Instant messaging is a convenience that many offices can’t live without, especially if you have a geographically dispersed workforce. For years, we’ve been using Microsoft’s Skype for Business (formerly known as Lync). Skype is a handy tool for hosting virtual meetings, connecting with remote workers, and asking quick questions that aren’t necessarily worth an entire…
It seems like it’s impossible to go an hour without hearing about or seeing the firsthand impacts of COVID-19/ coronavirus. In addition to the obvious health and economic impacts the outbreak has had across the globe, there are a number of forgotten and unexpected risks wreaking havoc. Many of these risks impact the businesses just…
We want to pass along some resources to help your business more effectively communicate with a geographically diverse workforce. Mobilizing your workforce may be a new challenge for some of you and we are here to help. ADKtechs would like to reassure you that we have the capabilities to support you and your team, anytime…
The snow is falling, there’s a cozy fire roaring in your fireplace, and you’re on your third episode of Holiday Baking Championship. You’ve decided it’s the perfect time to scour the web for last minute holiday steals. And you’re not alone; Adobe’s 2019 Holiday Shopping Trend Predictions Report estimates that US online holiday shopping (November-December)…