Is there one thing we can count on now with COVID-19? The situation can change in an instant. You may have been confident in your business continuity plans in the past, but the pandemic has shaken us all up. It’s a solid reminder to review our plans to get back to business quickly and seamlessly. [Read more…]
There are many problems with isolation. We don’t want to get you started. We know it’s true, but one issue we can help with is computer repair. Yes, there are problems with your home devices that we can address remotely.
Perhaps before sheltering in place, you were willing to make do, or you’re facing new challenges now. You’re working at home, kids are online learning, and you’re sharing the same computer. [Read more…]
Business etiquette for working in an office environment is well established: show up on time, wear pants, put your name on your lunch in the fridge – those kinds of things. But working from home is a new thing for many people and businesses. These tips for business etiquette for remote work support professionalism. [Read more…]
There’s a sequel no one has any interest in seeing predicted to open this fall – COVID: The Second Wave. Despite the lack of audience interest, we could face another coronavirus pandemic. For business, this means revisiting continuity plans. [Read more…]
They don’t always get credit, but climbers reaching the summit of Mount Everest rely on a Sherpa to guide them. Making information technology decisions can feel like climbing a mountain, but there’s help for that, too. A managed services provider (MSP) can be your technology Sherpa.
With so many of us working off-site right now, digital transformation has moved from “wouldn’t it be nice?” to “we need to be there now.” Technology is as essential to business success as oxygen is to those scaling Everest. Going digital can be daunting, especially when under pressure to get your business back on track. Where does one even begin? [Read more…]
Quarantine doesn’t have to mean you’re on your own all the time. Sure, back in the days of the plague or pox, people were stuck. But now, we have the technology to let us remain connected even while social distancing. Here’s a roundup of top options for fun with family and friends. [Read more…]
Your internet used to meet your needs. You could check social media and stream a TV show whenever you wanted without trouble. Now, since working from home, you’re finding your internet service more frustrating: it’s too slow when you want to send and receive large work files, or erratic when you take part in video meetings. Here’s help. [Read more…]
Schools around the world have closed their doors during the COVID-19 crisis, students from kindergarten through graduate school are being asked to learn online. It’s a change for everyone, but having the right technology in place can help with the transition. [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
