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Level up your Android: 11 Quick Settings upgrades that make life easier
If you’re ignoring your Android device’s Quick Settings panel, you might be missing out on a few useful features. With just a few customizations, it can become the most powerful part of your interface. Read on to learn how to create a Quick Settings panel that speeds up certain tasks. Think of your Android device’s
How Windows 10’s sunset is fueling a platform shift
Mac sales are climbing faster than the rest of the PC market, and the timing is no coincidence. With Windows 10 support ending and AI-capable hardware becoming essential, more businesses are reevaluating their next devices. This shift is reshaping the competitive landscape, and Apple is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Strong numbers highlight
VPNs for VoIP: A simple fix for unreliable or blocked internet calls
Dropped calls, blocked apps, or sluggish audio can make any Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) conversation frustrating. These issues often come from network restrictions or internet providers that slow down call traffic. Fortunately, combining VoIP with a virtual private network (VPN) is a simple, effective fix that can help you get around those limits, all
Meet your newest employee: Windows Copilot can now do the boring stuff for you
You didn’t start a business to spend your evenings renaming files or copy-pasting numbers from PDF invoices. Yet, for many small-business owners, these repetitive administrative tasks eat up valuable hours that could go toward strategy or client relationships. Fortunately, Microsoft’s Copilot Actions is a new feature designed to handle these mundane chores for you. What
Unlocking the power of cloud AI: Transforming business operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become essential for modern business. Cloud AI makes it accessible and scalable, eliminating the need for dedicated infrastructure or advanced expertise. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, it accelerates growth and innovation without large upfront costs. This article explores how cloud AI works and helps businesses. What is cloud AI?
The future of healthcare: 7 technologies to watch in 2026
New technologies are reshaping healthcare at a rapid pace, changing how patient care is delivered and how IT systems operate behind the scenes. Over the course of 2026, these innovations are expected to improve patient outcomes and ignite new growth across the business side of the industry. In this article, we’ll examine these emerging technologies
Cloud security: The hidden dangers businesses can’t ignore
The cloud should be a secure place for business data, but cloud misconfigurations and lax security practices often leave the door wide open for cybercriminals. This article explores how to close those gaps. Why cloud security continues to fail A recent report by the cloud security firm Tenable highlights an alarming trend: 74% of companies
Should you keep your phone plugged in? Here’s what you need to know
You may have heard that charging your phone overnight or frequently topping it off could damage the battery. But is that really true? This article breaks down the facts about phone charging habits in simple terms, helping you make smarter choices that can extend your phone’s battery life. How do phone batteries work? Modern smartphones
How to stay one step ahead of VoIP risks in 2025
If you think Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) security is simply about setting a strong password, think again. In 2025, threats against VoIP systems have become more sophisticated, necessitating advanced safeguards and strategies. But don’t fret. Here are six practical ways to secure your VoIP environment and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Enable multifactor
Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 support ends: What to do next
Are you still using an older version of Microsoft Office, specifically 2016 or 2019? If so, Microsoft has important news for you. Support for these products officially ended in October 2025. While your applications will still run, they are now vulnerable. Microsoft is no longer fixing bugs or, most importantly, patching security holes. Why this