IT Services Archives - Les Olson IT https://lesolson.com/blog/category/it-services/ Your Local Partner for Office Technology Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:50:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lesolson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LOIT-Primary_Icon-Name-150x150.png IT Services Archives - Les Olson IT https://lesolson.com/blog/category/it-services/ 32 32 Copper Vs. Fiber Optic Cabling – Pros and Cons for 2024 https://lesolson.com/blog/copper-vs-fiber-optic-cabling-pros-and-cons-for-2024/ Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/copper-vs-fiber-optic-cabling-pros-and-cons-for-2024/ Copper wire and fiber optic cables are common cables for modern data transmission. For decades, copper wire ruled as the standard for Network Cabling. Fiber optic wiring is the newcomer that increasingly becomes the cable of choice for many businesses. However, some companies transmitting large amounts of data find that older copper systems are no […]

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]]> Multi-function Printers Lose the Ability to Scan-to-Email. https://lesolson.com/blog/multi-function-printers-lose-the-ability-to-scan-to-email/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/multi-function-printers-lose-the-ability-to-scan-to-email/ ATTENTION: Security changes for Google (Gmail users) can cause your Multi-function printer to lose the ability to scan to email

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]]> Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace https://lesolson.com/blog/prioritizing-cybersecurity-in-a-hybrid-workplace/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/prioritizing-cybersecurity-in-a-hybrid-workplace/ These are just a few simple steps towards achieving the best online safety possible. Staying safe online is an active process that requires constant overseeing at every stage - from purchasing and setting up a device, to making sure that your day-to-day activities are not putting anyone at risk. By following these steps, you are doing your part to keep yourself and your company safe from malicious online activity.

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]]> Why You Should Consider a Cyber Career https://lesolson.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-a-cyber-career/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/why-you-should-consider-a-cyber-career/ Cybersecurity is one of the hottest sectors today, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a huge push being undertaken by both business and education sectors to attract individuals toward a degree and career in cyber. Interested in joining this exciting new workforce? Here are a few reasons why pursuing a degree and career in cyber might be right for you.

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]]> Get Familiar with Cyber Basics https://lesolson.com/blog/get-familiar-with-cyber-basics/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/get-familiar-with-cyber-basics/ Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated with more evolved bad actors cropping up each day. Luckily, there are several steps that we can take daily to mitigate risks and stay one step ahead of malefactors.

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]]> Small Improvements That Can Add Huge Gains https://lesolson.com/blog/small-improvements-that-can-add-huge-gains/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/small-improvements-that-can-add-huge-gains/ Improving and modifying technical strategies has proven to be the biggest game-changer and still holds a significant position in the global market at large.
If you remember a time when a vast group of people performed a task, most of the work was handled manually. People were reluctant to adopt new technology.

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]]> Run your Business with Less Stress https://lesolson.com/blog/run-your-business-with-less-stress/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/run-your-business-with-less-stress/ When you start your new business, it seems almost impossible to walk away from it. Initially, you are energetic enough to give 100% to your business and work tirelessly for it. However, over time you realize that your life is revolving around hectic tasks and business management, and you are not reaping the rewards you were hoping for.

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]]> Is Your Perception of Technology Holding Your Business Back? https://lesolson.com/blog/is-your-perception-of-technology-holding-your-business-back/ Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/is-your-perception-of-technology-holding-your-business-back/ Is the way you think about office technology preventing your business from getting ahead? Do you think of technology as a strategic asset that sets your business apart? Or do you consider technology to be something you should spend the bare minimum to procure? Technology allows small businesses to compete with larger corporations and adapt to new market challenges. Businesses that avoid making the necessary investments in their technology often fall behind. So ask yourself, is your perception of technology holding your business back?

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]]> 5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your IT Support https://lesolson.com/blog/5-signs-youve-outgrown-your-it-support/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/5-signs-youve-outgrown-your-it-support/ Whether you have an in-house IT technician, or outsource your IT services to an external provider, you may find yourself lacking the support you require. There are a number of reasons you can outgrow your current IT solutions, here are 5 signs you've outgrown your IT support. If any of this sounds familiar to you, it's time to look for a new provider.

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]]> Is Outsourcing IT a good Idea? https://lesolson.com/blog/is-outsourcing-it-a-good-idea/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/is-outsourcing-it-a-good-idea/ You've probably wondered to yourself, "is outsourcing IT a good idea?" That's actually a pretty tricky question to answer because every organization has different technical needs and a different internal culture. A company's attitude toward technology will also determine their answer to this question.

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]]> Decoding IT Jargon https://lesolson.com/blog/decoding-it-jargon/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/decoding-it-jargon/ Few industries love their abbreviations and industry-specific jargon more than the Information Technology field. Changes are you've heard all these terms thrown around, but probably only had a vague understanding of what they mean. In this article we'll help decode some of the most used IT terms to help you get a handle on what it all means.

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]]> Managed IT Versus Traditional IT https://lesolson.com/blog/managed-it-versus-traditional-it/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/managed-it-versus-traditional-it/ Think of your absolute favorite babysitter from childhood. What did they do that made them so successful? Every babysitter was different—some were proactive, some were reactive; some made the best mac n’ cheese in the whole world and others may have started small stove fires while trying to heat up some water.

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