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Apple Moves to Become More “Green”, New Initiatives in China
Apple has not classically been known for being a company that considers the environmental factor of their production, and in fact, the company has gotten some flak for it in recent years. However, it did not take these accusations lightly and the phone and computer company has started to move towards greener pastures, so to […]
All About Microsoft 2016’s New Business Features
It’s here: Microsoft 2016 has finally come to greet businesses and individuals alike, and while the program is essentially the same as the last release, there are still some major changes. Some of the new features include tons of new productivity-boosting tools that anyone who may stray from tasks a little too often will love, […]
Features Any Work Laptop Needs
Once upon a time, it was rumored that the de facto standard of excellence for a business work laptop was the IBM ThinkPad. There are those who may disagree with this, but even when IBM sold off its laptop business to Chinese manufacturer Lenovo, the ThinkPad was still highly sought after on the basis of […]
What You Should Consider Before Buying Any Company PC
In the business world, personal computers have been a part of the office since the 1980s. Prices have dropped considerably, compared to having to spend $1000 for a 10 Megabyte hard disk (!) to where the same amount of money today can buy terabytes of data storage. But when it comes to the criteria for […]
How to Educate Your Staff About Cybersecurity
The best way to handle the potential for a data breach is to plan for such an event. Working with all of your employees to make certain they are mindful of how their activity can heighten or reduce the chance of an outsider threatening your or your customers’ information. Take the opportunity to review your […]
Tablets for Work and Play – At Work
Small- and medium-sized businesses are continuing to adopt mobile technology into the workplace in an amazing number of ways. Companies are taking advantage of both the relatively low cost of the technology as well as its low maintenance and portability in the field. Visual Realities Neuroscience has supported the decades-old learning theory that most people […]
Start Accepting More Than Credit Cards Online
The world of Internet payment methods continues to expand, and not just by using credit cards but online, where companies such as Apple and PayPal use a simple login and password combination to securely make payments for everything from apples to eBay transactions. Stating The Obvious A few months ago, eBay announced it was separating […]
Things Every Business Should Know About Network Security
With the increases in network security breaches in the last few years, it is imperative that businesses become more aware of how these breaches are happening and what steps can be taken to prevent them. While there is no 100% fool-proof way of stopping every kind of security breach, with a little knowledge and foresight, […]
Data Risk Prevention Steps You Must Take
In today’s increasingly mobile business world, there is always a risk of losing important data to malware attacks, accidents or end-user negligence. With advanced technology, however, businesses can minimize their risk of data loss by identifying and monitoring data and putting in place certain safeguards to help protect it from loss. Your data are the […]
The Dangers of Installing Free Software
What harm could there be in free software? Everybody’s cost-conscious these days, right? Why not help your bottom line by using freebies? Wrong. Free software is one of the most dangerous things you will run into while operating your business. This is not to say trial offers, or any shareware products, are to be avoided, […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
