Covid-19 (or the coronavirus) has spread around the globe and changed the way we live and conduct business. At Y-Not Tech Services we’ve always been a big fan of technology and while it’s sad to see how the world has had to respond to this pandemic, we’re happy to see that technology has enabled the business and family to remain close. Businesses have taken to remote work and can continue to get things done and move forward. Meanwhile, families are coming together in video chats. Technology has made this possible where even 10 years ago it might not have been. [Read more…]
Remote Working with G Suite | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support
Remote Working with G Suite
Migrating to the cloud is no longer a “maybe” solution for many businesses. With many countries mandating staying home, remote working requires a fresh look.
The good news? There are great solutions available, and you’ll see benefits not just today but also when you’re back in the office in the future. One option is Google’s G Suite to enable business collaboration and communication while working remotely. [Read more…]
Remote Working with Office 365 | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support
Remote Working with Office 365
Working from home is a big change in an already tumultuous time. Yet there’s a bright side. The quarantine could be your opportunity to reinvent how you work – for the better. Migrating to Microsoft Office 365 has benefits now. Plus, when you’re back to business as usual. [Read more…]
Essentials for Empowering Remote Work | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support
Essentials for Empowering Remote Work
COVID-19 is forcing many businesses to embrace remote work. The technology needed to enable people to work from home has existed for years, but working from home may be new for you and your employees. Here are some essentials you need to address to empower your remote workers. [Read more…]
How to Stay Focused Working From Home | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support
How to Stay Focused Working from Home
Working from home is not for everyone – we’ve all heard that said before – but many of us worldwide are now being forced to work from home. It can be challenging, especially when you have to adapt in the midst of all the other uncertainties COVID-19 has brought. These strategies can help you stay focused when working remotely. [Read more…]
Setting Up Your Work from Home Tech | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Support
Setting Up Your Work from Home Tech
You’ve been told to stay put and work from home. You’re looking around your home or apartment and thinking, “uhm, work where?” You’ve never set up a home office. Here’s help getting you organized to go online and get things done working remotely.
The first things you’ll need are a computer and a cell phone. You may even need the phone if your computer is set up for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication, but at the very least, you will likely need to be able to talk to people and get online. [Read more…]
Steer Clear of Covid-19 Scams | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Support
Steer Clear of Coronavirus Scams
With the world grappling with a health pandemic, scams are shocking. Regrettably, bad actors are everywhere, always looking for opportunities, and they’re seeing one in the coronavirus. This article outlines what you need to watch out for and how to stay cyber safe.
The last thing you want to read right now is that there’s another threat out there – sorry, but it’s true. Cybercriminals take advantage of fear. They take timely concerns and use them to target victims. Using the anxiety and upheaval around coronavirus is their mission. [Read more…]
Five Tips for Working Productively From Home | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support
Many of Y-Not Tech Services’ clients have a home office. Some work for companies that allow them to telecommute (and with Covid-19 running rampant some companies are insisting employees work from home to slow the spread) and others run their own business from their home. Either way, they all find a need to be productive when working from home. In this post, we’ll look at ways to increase productivity from the comfort of your own home. Unlike, most posts on ynottechservices.com, this post won’t focus solely on technology. [Read more…]
Is Your Business IT Ready for the Coronavirus? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Services
Is Your Business IT Ready for the Coronavirus?
The Coronavirus is spreading as fast as feared. Businesses must be ready for the worst. One priority? Protecting the health of employees. Preparing the way for remote working is one top recommendation. [Read more…]