What is Fast Pair? Fast Pair is Android’s new connectivity solution which uses Bluetooth technology and the smartphone’s proximity to let you connect to Fast Pair-enabled Bluetooth devices with just a single tap. How does it work? When a Fast Pair-enabled device is nearby, your Android smartphone will automatically retrieve the device’s product image and […]
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Never give guests access to your primary Wi-Fi While giving guests password to your company’s main Wi-Fi might be the easiest way to get them connected, you should avoid this at all costs. Anyone with a little technical know-how can potentially access everything on your company network, including confidential data. Not to mention, guests’ devices
Higher isn’t always better Many users assume the higher the total wattage, the better the performance of the PSU. While enormous 1800W PSUs are useful for running multiple drives and graphics-intensive applications, they’re unnecessary and often cost you an arm and a leg. Most computers don’t run at full capacity all the time. In fact,
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Range constraints WiFi works via radio waves which are broadcast to all possible areas from a central hub, usually a piece of hardware known as a router. In order to avoid a weak signal in your office, make sure: Your router is placed in a centralized location and not tucked away in the farthest corner
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It may not seem as though your printing infrastructure is costing your business a great deal. But if left unmanaged, you could end up with an overinflated IT budget dominated by equipment maintenance and hardware and supplies purchases. Here are some ways to avoid that. Replace outdated printers Outdated and cheap printers may be functional,
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You might have to do some light upgrades like install more RAM and a bigger hard drive, depending on how old your PC is, but it’ll be worth it. Once you’ve done that, explore these options: Try a lighter OS While you might be tempted to install a new Windows or macOS on your old
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Businesses are using mobile devices more than ever to increase productivity and profitability. However, like desktops and laptops, smartphones and tablets are highly vulnerable to hacking, and some employees expose them to threats in ways they may not even be aware of. To protect your company from these threats, follow these tips on keeping mobile
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Set passwords Many often forget they can set passwords for IoT devices. When this happens, they tend to leave their gadgets with default passwords, essentially leaving the door open for hackers. Make sure to set new and strong passwords — preferably with a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols — for
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What are thin and zero clients? Thin clients are stripped-down computers with minimum processing power and memory. They rely on a basic operating system and a network connection to access a more powerful system where almost all computing processes take place. Zero clients work the same way. The only difference is that there’s no local
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