Technology Advisor Blog

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When you purchase a new device such as a laptop, monitor, or a new smartphone, the first step is transferring all your essential data to the new device. Once you’ve transferred all the essentials, you’re left with your former device, inactive and collecting dust on the shelf.
Understanding the materials that create these tools we use in our everyday lives, it’s evident that you cannot just discard these devices in normal everyday trash bins.

Does this resonate that you recently got that new iPhone, MacBook or monitors? That’s where we come in! Our team at Ekaru hosts quarterly electronics recycling events supported by eWaste.

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Tags: computer security, computer, technology, Security Requirements, productivity, small business technology advice., cybersecurity, data security, cybersecurity training, electronics recycling, Cybersecurity, Social Media

The New Year is a great time to get organized!  Learn how to use some simple keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity.  Keyboard "shortcuts" are a combination of keys that give quick access to a particular computer function.  Shortcuts rely on the special keys:  Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Tab, Windows Logo Key (the key with the Microsoft four squares on the lower left of the computer).   

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Tags: productivity, windows 10

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way companies operate. And as a result, your workforce may have become a remote workforce almost overnight. While this is a necessary change to keep employees safe, if your team isn’t used to remote work, they’re likely to encounter some challenges as they adapt to this new way of doing things.

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Tags: productivity, Time Management, remote work

At the beginning of the year, I made a New Years Resolution to get rid of all the paper on my desk.  Two and a half months into the year, I'm proud to say I haven't had a single single post-it reminder on my desk in all this time!  Where did all the post-its go?  I eliminated all my paper reminders by finally getting serious about using Microsoft Outlook Tasks.

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Tags: paperless, Microsoft Outlook tasks, productivity