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Plain-English technology and security guidance from the InfoStream team.
July 7, 2026
“We should move to the cloud” and “we should virtualize our servers” often get treated as the same conversation, but they’re solving different problems. One is about who owns and manages your infrastructure, while the other is about how efficiently you use the hardware you’ve already got. Knowing which problem you’re actually trying to solve […]
July 6, 2026
If you or your team are still running Office 2021, which houses the standalone perpetual-license versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, mark your calendar. Microsoft has confirmed that support ends on October 13, 2026. The software won’t stop working that day, but what happens afterward is worth understanding well before the deadline arrives. What “end […]
July 1, 2026
From sales figures and customer interactions to website traffic and support tickets, every business generates a vast amount of data. Business intelligence (BI) provides the tools and practices to turn raw information into actionable insights for decision-makers. Think of it as a circulatory system for your organization: it pulls data from internal databases, customer touchpoints, […]
June 30, 2026
Relying on manually created tracking tools often leads to formatting errors and broken data connections across your organization. Discover how the latest processing capabilities shift software from a passive database into an active, self-correcting partner. Relying on manually created tracking tools often leads to formatting errors and broken data connections across your organization. Discover how […]
June 26, 2026
Breaking up with your cloud storage provider may sound simple, but it requires a bit of strategy to avoid losing your digital life. Before you hit that “Cancel Subscription” button, you need a game plan. From hidden grace periods to the best ways to download terabytes of data without tearing your hair out, here is […]
June 24, 2026
Disaster recovery (DR) is an essential safeguard, yet it frequently gets brushed aside. Common assumptions give business owners a false sense of security, making it dangerously easy to delay planning. Let’s clear the air and take a look at six persistent IT myths that might be putting your day-to-day operations at risk. Myth 1: Disaster […]
June 22, 2026
Android tablets are powerful work tools, but many businesses only scratch the surface of their capabilities. Implementing the following tips and tricks can help you maximize your productivity on these devices. Choose the right productivity apps The apps employees use can have a huge impact on how productive they are on an Android tablet. Implement […]
June 19, 2026
NameDrop makes it easy to trade contact details by holding two compatible Apple devices close together. Here’s how the feature works, what information it shares, and how to control it. What is NameDrop? NameDrop is part of Apple’s AirDrop system and is specifically designed for sharing contact information between iPhones and supported Apple Watch models. […]
June 17, 2026
Silence, looped music, and outdated recordings can make a business seem inattentive. But with the right approach, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) on-hold messaging can become a polished part of the customer journey instead of a forgotten phone system feature. Define what callers need to hear Before writing your on-hold message, decide what callers should […]
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