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Windows 10 Optimization Tips: Improving Performance
By Des Nnochiri While Windows 10 has delivered some performance improvements over its predecessors, there are still areas where the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system (OS) can—and should—do better. In this first installment of a two-part guide, we’ll be offering some tips and tweaks aimed at boosting the performance of your […]
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Top 3 Reporting Software of 2019
By Des Nnochiri Reporting software is a part of a Business Intelligence or BI suite and is used for analysis in early data processing. The purpose of self-service reporting software is to help deliver interactive information that can be put into action. Self-service reporting software allows the user to connect data sources, extract data […]
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Comparing Skype for Business and Zoom
By Des Nnochiri As globalization has created workspaces far wider than the average office, video conferencing software has become an everyday tool for many business owners, employers, and employees. Using software that facilitates live video conferences between two or more parties via video, audio, and text while also allowing sharing and collaborating on files […]
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When Should You Host Applications Onsite?
By Des Nnochiri When it comes to hosting applications, business and IT administrators often need to make tough decisions as to whether cloud hosting or retention of the software at their own data center is the preferred option. Public cloud hosting may have the edge in terms of scale and distribution, but there are […]
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Protecting Your Privacy in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri Justifiably or not, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has gained the reputation as an operating system that doesn’t respect your privacy as much as it should. If you or your organization are Windows 10 users, this guide will assist you in protecting your privacy during day-to-day operations. Turn Off Your Advertising ID […]
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Identifying Duplicate Files in Linux
By Des Nnochiri Keeping redundant copies of essential files and programs can assist in recovery when system glitches or other incidents occur. However, duplicate files also hold the potential to confuse matters and introduce errors. It’s possible to have too much of a good thing, so keeping track of these duplicates is always a […]
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Using OneDrive in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri For Windows 10 users, Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage can add critical backup, sync, and file-sharing capabilities to personal desktops or business networks. In this guide, we offer some recommendations on getting the most out of the service. OneDrive Basics A built-in component of Windows 10, OneDrive can back up […]
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Toughening Security for Linux Servers
By Des Nnochiri As with any other operating system, security is a prime concern with Linux network hardware. In this article, we’ll be giving some recommendations on how to toughen the security posture of your Linux servers. Screenshots and example syntax relate to systems running Kali Linux, CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, and Debian-based Linux distributions. […]
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New Horizons for Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) and IoT
As mobile and IoT deployments play an increasing role in enterprise networks, organizations are looking to more appropriate architecture—such as edge computing—to relieve their security and device management burdens. Edge computing is still in its relative infancy, and the platforms and services needed to orchestrate edge deployments are evolving themselves. In this article, we’ll […]
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Using PowerShell 5 in Windows 7
By Des Nnochiri PowerShell has long been a go-to utility for Windows network users, and Windows 7 remains a powerful player in the Microsoft ecosystem. Though the company plans to withdraw support for the operating system in 2020, Windows 7 is still the Windows variant of choice for many users across the globe. […]
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