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Ever since information first started being transmitted across the World Wide Web, cyber security has been a top priority for individuals and businesses alike. And never has it been more important than now, during the COVID pandemic. As businesses and educational institutions have turned to remote...

In the late ‘70s, I bought a used VW Bug. It was a very basic vehicle - no air conditioning, no power steering, no power windows. Except for the occasional trip when my mom was in the passenger seat, it had no automatic lane assist or collision avoidance system. The navigation system was paper and...

In my 25 years of providing IT support to remote workers, I’ve seen industry trends come and go. For example, in the early 1990s (pre-Internet), remote IT support included running second phone lines, installing modems in desktop PCs, and educating users on baud rates and handshaking protocols. Our...

Most plans for mobile workplaces include technology packages with a variety of hardware options to support remote workers – laptops, tablets, cell phone headsets, and internet connectivity. However, the best technology is useless without applications that take full advantage of the speed and...

Today, telecommuters can be as productive as office workers if they have the proper technology setup. With the current devices, connections, and online tools, remote workers can do it all from home, the car, or the beach. What are the devices remote workers need to be successful?

The ability...