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As a small business in a volatile economy, it’s important to invest in IT resources that will promote success in the short-term and the long-term. That’s why considering the TCO (total cost of operation) of any given technology or business strategy is an absolute must. As businesses develop and grow, the question isn’t when they should invest in information technology, it’s how. Today, we wanted to alert you to what one recent study says about which computer platform would be most beneficial to your business — the Mac or the PC.

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In a word, yes. A recent report authored by Greg Shields plainly makes the case for disk defragmentation. Keep reading to find out why your business should be regularly defragmenting its machines and how to effectively increase your IT performance.

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One of the most frustrating and elusive of modern technologies can be your computer network. In the workplace today, not only are networks an integral part of employee-to-employee communications, they are an essential function of business-to-client interaction as well. As a result, whenever your network experiences difficulties, your business stands to lose a valuable piece of its day-to-day operations. Do you know what to do when your network goes down?

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Given the current state of the economy, it’s no surprise that companies are looking for ways to save money — and the IT department is no exception. For instance, when businesses consider operating costs of computers, should they be thinking in the short- or long-term? A recent study asked the same question, and the answer may surprise you.

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Does your company issue laptop computers to employees? If so, you’re probably familiar with the host of (potential) problems that come with them. Don’t get me wrong, they are far more convenient than desktops, especially in an age of wireless internet. However, we all know their shelf life leaves something to be desired. Depending on the frequency of use and brand of laptop, they typically run solidly for two years before maintenance or a complete overhaul is needed.

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