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Internet down? Troubleshooting tips for remote users

As more users work from home, IT must handle more calls from those remote workers. One of the common issues: a lost Internet connection. In this guest post, Debbie Allen offers some tips to pass along to telecommuters so they can troubleshoot web problems on their own. 

Easy tricks to solve 3 Windows 8 problems

With XP’s end of support quickly approaching, many organizations are upgrading to a new operating system. In many cases, that’s Windows 8, which means IT departments need to help their company’s users deal with some common complaints about the new OS. 

3 ways technology can boost employee productivity

Information technology departments are always looking for ways to add value to their organizations – and one of the biggest ways to do that is to help employees get more work done. 

Telecommuters say IT support problems decrease their productivity

Most telecommuting employees report that they’re more productive when they work from home – that is, unless IT problems get in the way. 

3 IT policies most users ignore

IT departments rely on several different policies to keep systems up and running and protect company data. Unfortunately, IT policies are only as effective as the users who are expected to follow them. 

Experts: Facebook users’ privacy threatened by new features

Facebook has introduced a few features in recent months, including the new Facebook Home software. And experts have many Facebook Home privacy concerns.

The top benefits of VoIP for small businesses

Services such as voice over IP (VoIP) telephone systems can give small businesses and startup companies access to functions that used to be reserved for larger enterprises. In this guest post, Lewis Edward of The Office Providers describes the major benefits of those systems. 

3 keys for keeping SQL servers secure and stable

In many cases, much of companies’ critical and confidential data is held in SQL databases. In this guest post, business tech writer James Harper describes three things database admins must do to keep SQL servers up and running and protect the data they contain. 

Cloud computing provider sued for ‘unworkable’ IT support

Any time a company contracts with a cloud computing provider, there’s a risk that the services won’t live up to the company’s expectations. But in one recent case, things were bad enough that the customer filed a lawsuit claiming the vendor misrepresented itself. 

4 ways to better market IT to rest of the business

In many companies, IT suffers from an image problem. Here are some steps IT managers can take to improve the perception of their teams among other departments.