# Apex Technology Blog Apex Technology has been serving the Carolinas since 1998, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: Keep Your Tech Clean and Efficient](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keep-your-tech-clean-and-efficient) Wednesday, 21 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)  [ ![Tip of the Week: Keep Your Tech Clean and Efficient](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-21-24/b2ap3_large_CleanTech_186237214_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keep-your-tech-clean-and-efficient "Tip of the Week: Keep Your Tech Clean and Efficient") From smartphones to laptops and everything in between, our devices are constantly exposed to dirt, dust, and germs. Keeping your technology clean ensures a longer lifespan for your devices and promotes a user’s health. Today, we'll explore four practical tips to help you keep your technology clean and functioning at its best. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keep-your-tech-clean-and-efficient#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keep-your-tech-clean-and-efficient) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The Best Practices of Video Conferencing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-practices-of-video-conferencing) Monday, 19 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![The Best Practices of Video Conferencing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-19-24/b2ap3_large_VideoConferencing_339093171_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-practices-of-video-conferencing "The Best Practices of Video Conferencing") Video conferencing has really taken off in recent years, due in no small part to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced remote work on most businesses worldwide. However, businesses see the benefits of video conferencing, and it has now cemented itself as a go-to communications solution for all businesses. Today, we want to discuss how to make virtual meetings and video conferencing more productive and more engaging. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Communications](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-practices-of-video-conferencing#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-practices-of-video-conferencing) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Why You Need to Use a Surge Protector, Not a Power Strip](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-need-to-use-a-surge-protector-not-a-power-strip) Friday, 16 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Why You Need to Use a Surge Protector, Not a Power Strip](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-16-24/b2ap3_large_SurgeProtector_348933181_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-need-to-use-a-surge-protector-not-a-power-strip "Why You Need to Use a Surge Protector, Not a Power Strip") It’s easy to look at a power strip and a surge protector and question if there’s anything that actually makes them different. After all, they both give you extra plugs, right? Yes, but there’s more to it than just that. Let’s review some of the important differences between the two that make one a far better choice for your business’ power delivery needs. Tags: [Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Disaster Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-need-to-use-a-surge-protector-not-a-power-strip#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-need-to-use-a-surge-protector-not-a-power-strip) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Don’t Want to Fully Outsource? Consider Co-Managed IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-want-to-fully-outsource-consider-co-managed-it) Wednesday, 14 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Don’t Want to Fully Outsource? Consider Co-Managed IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-14-24/b2ap3_large_Co-ManagedIT_659823629_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-want-to-fully-outsource-consider-co-managed-it "Don’t Want to Fully Outsource? Consider Co-Managed IT") SMBs need to be able to navigate the complexities of IT, whether it’s with a completely outsourced IT department or an in-house team of technicians. However, if you are thinking of technology management in this black-and-white way, you are eliminating the potential for enormous benefit through the use of co-managed IT. Tags: [Saving Money](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Outsourced IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-want-to-fully-outsource-consider-co-managed-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-want-to-fully-outsource-consider-co-managed-it) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Is Foldable Technology Worth the Investment?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-foldable-technology-worth-the-investment) Monday, 12 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Is Foldable Technology Worth the Investment?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-12-24/b2ap3_large_Foldable_506618352_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-foldable-technology-worth-the-investment "Is Foldable Technology Worth the Investment?") Foldable displays are an emerging trend in the technology industry, as they are quite unique in their form factor and capabilities. What is the real value of this tech, though? Who is it actually being marketed to, and what for? Let’s dive in. Tags: [Smartphones](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphones) [Mobile Devices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Displays](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/displays) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-foldable-technology-worth-the-investment#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-foldable-technology-worth-the-investment) [ First Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=380) [ 73 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=360) [ 74 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=365) [ 75 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=370) [ 76 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=375) [ 77 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=380) [ 78 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 79 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=390) [ 80 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=395) [ 81 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=400) [ 82 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=405) [ Next Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=390) [ Last Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=745)