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Why it makes sense to use Desktop as a Service in your business While a majority of entrepreneurs may see  Desktop as a Service  (DaaS) as a technological fad, a pragmatic business owner will not reject the idea without considering its pros and cons. A careful analysis of this new concept gives us more reasons to adopt it rather than thinking otherwise. DaaS is a very convenient solution, especially for small businesses. In this write up, we will put this proposition to the test by discussing aspects like flexibility, cost-effectiveness and ease of administration.   What is Desktop as a Service? Before signing up for any new technology, it is best to understand the background and how it can exactly help your business. Essentially, Desktop as a Service is a cloud-based solution that enables users to access their desktops remotely anytime, anywhere and from any device. What makes this solution ideal for small businesses is the fact that it is very easy ...

Why Are Security Patches Important? As more and more cyber-attacks are reported on, so too is the importance of ensuring machines are regularly updated with the latest antivirus software. These software updates or ‘patches’ are perhaps one of the single-most important cyber security tools that the everyday user needs. A patch is a small piece of software that a company issues whenever a security flaw is uncovered. The patch repairs the flaw, keeping hackers from further exploiting any weaknesses. The recent WannaCry ransomware exploited a flaw with severe consequences for some before developers could create a patch. Regularly allowing your device to install patches can be annoying and disruptive for some. However, updates can be scheduled to run at a time that will not disrupt your work flow. Patches push out fixes to bugs detected and create a safer environment for your computer. Viruses and malware are always on the lookout for security holes to exploit and ga...

8 Bad Tech Habits to Avoid There’s no hiding from the truth – we are often in front of a screen from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep. Constantly checking our personal devices for updates can drive us to distraction. At work, we find a desktop work station waiting for us with so much to be done we eat lunch over our keyboards. Does this sound familiar? We’re in a digital age, and we’ve developed a lot of bad digital habits. Jokes aside, it’s not just about checking our notifications – it’s about keeping good digital hygiene, too. There are plenty of little things we can do to improve our security and safety, both on and offline. Physical bad habits Eating over your device This is a very common thing for busy people to do. We aren’t going to tell you not to, but we are going to suggest that you remember to clean your devices regularly. You can wipe down screens with special cloths, and you can even find tiny vacuums to lift the debris from your keyboard. Ma...