IT News, Information And Tips To Help Your Business

With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. However, many business owners still cling to some DR myths that can safely be disregarded, such as these three.
Myth 1: Tape backups are the best DR solution
Tape backups are physical objects that deteriorate over time.

To keep cyberthreats at bay, you need proactive cybersecurity solutions in your arsenal. They identify and contain threats before they wreak havoc on your systems and cause significant productivity and financial losses. Here’s all you need to know about proactive cybersecurity and how to implement it.

You might be looking to upgrade your mouse either because yours is old, incompatible with your PC, or simply because it’s broken. While a trackpad is fine and useful, it doesn’t compare to the convenience of using a mouse. If you’re replacing an old mouse, it’s well worth buying a new one that will suit your needs and last for years.

To get different tasks done, businesses need a dependable, feature-rich productivity suite like Microsoft Office. Included in Office is Microsoft Word, a time-tested word processor that millions of organizations use. Now, Word has a refreshed look and feel, and is packed with even more features for improving productivity.

Working from home is here to stay, and more businesses will continue to implement either a fully remote work policy or adopt a hybrid work model strategy. Some employees, however, may find it difficult to be as productive at home as they are at the office, especially if they don’t have sufficient internet bandwidth.

Incorporating technology into business operations can be challenging because it's always evolving. Many companies simply can’t keep up — this is why many of them turn to managed IT services providers (MSPs) for their tech needs. Read on to learn more about them.

Cybersecurity had been about just two things: granting authorized parties access to IT resources, and keeping unauthorized parties away from such resources. Now, cybersecurity experts acknowledge that authorized users themselves may be a threat to data security.

People rely on email to do a wide array of tasks. We use it to sign up for websites, apply for jobs, make payments, get in touch with friends and family, and many more. However, email is also commonly exploited by hackers to steal information or launch malware attacks.

Mobile devices are indispensable. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile gadgets play a big part in everyday processes, especially for individuals and companies that value connection and convenience. But as the number of mobile devices used in business operations increases, so do the cyberthreats that target them.

Back when Windows 10 was introduced in 2015, Microsoft said that it was going to be the last version of Windows. The operating system (OS) was meant to evolve through biannual feature updates. This 2021, however, the software giant changed its mind, and has introduced a successor: Windows 11.

As a business owner, here are the things you should know about the upcoming OS.
1. Windows 11 will be available this October
Windows 11 will be available to the public starting October 5, 2021. Newer devices will get the OS first followed by other in-market PCs.

Windows 11 will be a free upgrade for PCs that are running the latest version of Windows 10.
2. Windows 11 will have slightly higher system requirements
The minimum system requirements needed to run Windows 11 is higher than those of Windows 10. You can compare their differences below:

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Windows 11
Windows 10

Processor
1 GHz or faster 64-bit processor or system on a chip
1 GHz or faster processor or system on a chip

RAM
At least 4 GB
1 GB for 32-bit systems,
2 GB for 64-bit systems

Storage
At least 64 GB
16 GB for 32-bit systems,
20 GB for 64-bit systems

System firmware
UEFI, Secure Boot capable
N/A

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
TPM 2.0
N/A

Display
1280x720 display, 9" or larger monitor
800x600 display

Internet access requirement
Yes
No

You can download Microsoft’s PC Health Check app to check your PCs’ compatibility with Windows 11. You can run the OS on unsupported hardware, but they may not receive updates, so you may have to invest on upgrades.