What are the differences between proprietary and open-source VoIP?

VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, has revolutionized communication by allowing businesses to make and receive phone calls over the internet. In this blog post, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of two types of VoIP — proprietary and open source — as well as factors to consider when choosing the best VoIP solution for your business.

8 Energy-saving tips for your PC

It can be difficult to save energy when using your PC daily is a necessity (i.e., for work). For instance, a desktop setup with loudspeakers and a printer, running eight hours a day, consumes close to 600 kWh of power annually. Fortunately, there are several tips you can follow to help reduce your electricity consumption.

How to repurpose your old, sluggish computer

Has your computer been a little sluggish lately? Is it always crashing or freezing? If yes, you may be tempted to go out and buy a new one. But then what do you do with your old PC? Here are five ways to repurpose your old computer instead of getting rid of it.

Choosing between laptops and desktops for your small business

Small businesses like yours often work on a limited budget. This means you have to carefully consider every purchase you make to get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to computers, for instance, you need to choose between laptops and desktops, and decide which is the better option for your business.

Cutting IT hardware costs with thin and zero clients

If you want to cut costs on IT hardware, don’t settle for cheap but old or low-quality machines. They’ll offer subpar performance, which will hurt your team’s productivity. What’s worse, they’ll break down often, too, which means the money you initially saved will go to repairs and upgrades.

Cut your IT costs by investing in thin and zero clients

Cutting costs is great for business, but only if doing so does not result in lower-quality products or services. You can achieve this kind of compromise in your IT system, too. Instead of investing in expensive computer hardware, you can opt for affordable but powerful thin and zero clients.

5 Nifty uses for your old computers

Don’t be so quick to dump that old computer! Despite being slow and clunky, your old desktop or laptop may still add value to your business. There are many uses for old PC hardware, and here are five of them.
Make a NAS server
Network-attached storage (NAS) is a server for your small business network that lets you store files that need to be shared with all the computers on the network.

Computers for a small business: Laptop vs. desktop

As an entrepreneur, you've got your hands full making choices that can make or break your company. One important decision is choosing your small- to mid-sized business’s (SMB) computer hardware, whether you should invest in desktops or laptops. The following are valuable considerations on how to make the best choice between the two.