# 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) ## [You Have to Prioritize IT Training](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-have-to-prioritize-it-training) Friday, 09 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)  [ ![You Have to Prioritize IT Training](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-09-24/b2ap3_large_Cyberthreats_537148568_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-have-to-prioritize-it-training "You Have to Prioritize IT Training") For the IT administrator and the small business owner, it can be a bewildering experience when your company comes under siege from employee-induced cyberthreats; especially if you, like many other companies, have started prioritizing security training. Even if the threat is thwarted early and the effect on the business is negligible, it is important that you trust the people who have access to your organization’s digital resources. Let’s look at some of the reasons some of your staff take cybersecurity initiatives worse than others. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training) [IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-have-to-prioritize-it-training#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-have-to-prioritize-it-training) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Enough Floundering: Here’s a No-Nonsense Guide to Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/enough-floundering-here-s-a-no-nonsense-guide-to-implementing-new-technology-solutions) Wednesday, 07 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) [ ![Enough Floundering: Here’s a No-Nonsense Guide to Implementing New Technology Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-07-24/b2ap3_large_GuideTo_389250133_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/enough-floundering-here-s-a-no-nonsense-guide-to-implementing-new-technology-solutions "Enough Floundering: Here’s a No-Nonsense Guide to Implementing New Technology Solutions") Businesses will often go into the process of self-improvement with unrealistic expectations for how much they can significantly improve their functionality. This simply is not true, and sometimes business owners need to realize that real change—the kind that yields real results—takes time. Thankfully, there are some actionable steps you can take to ensure that your business is moving in the right direction. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/enough-floundering-here-s-a-no-nonsense-guide-to-implementing-new-technology-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/enough-floundering-here-s-a-no-nonsense-guide-to-implementing-new-technology-solutions) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Small Businesses Need to Get the Right Tech to Open Up Opportunities](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/small-businesses-need-to-get-the-right-tech-to-open-up-opportunities) Monday, 05 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) [ ![Small Businesses Need to Get the Right Tech to Open Up Opportunities](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-05-24/b2ap3_large_OpenOpportunities_664850531_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/small-businesses-need-to-get-the-right-tech-to-open-up-opportunities "Small Businesses Need to Get the Right Tech to Open Up Opportunities") Technology can bring a lot of value for businesses, but sometimes it can be difficult to nail down exactly what can make a business run optimally. There are a lot of options, but all that means is that there are a lot of things that can potentially go wrong. Let’s take a look at some of the technology that small businesses are using to support the new workplace and create better opportunities. Tags: [VoIp](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Artificial Intelligence](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/small-businesses-need-to-get-the-right-tech-to-open-up-opportunities#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/small-businesses-need-to-get-the-right-tech-to-open-up-opportunities) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Avoiding Tech Neck](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/avoiding-tech-neck) Friday, 02 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) [ ![Avoiding Tech Neck](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-02-24/b2ap3_large_TechNeck_347092992_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/avoiding-tech-neck "Avoiding Tech Neck") The strain on people’s bodies isn’t always taken seriously when someone works at a computer. Still, many official studies suggest that desk jobs can have a radical and rather negative effect on the health of individuals. One common ailment is what is called “tech neck.” Tech neck is a term that describes neck pain and damage stemming from looking down at computers or mobile devices for prolonged periods. To avoid tech neck, you can follow these helpful tips. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Health](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/health) [Ergonomics](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ergonomics) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/avoiding-tech-neck#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/avoiding-tech-neck) [ ![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: Docking your Laptop while Keeping it Closed](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-docking-your-laptop-while-keeping-it-closed) Wednesday, 31 January 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: Docking your Laptop while Keeping it Closed](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-31-24/b2ap3_large_closedlaptop_175475026_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-docking-your-laptop-while-keeping-it-closed "Tip of the Week: Docking your Laptop while Keeping it Closed") The laptop is an excellent piece of office equipment due to its portability and its power to meet the needs of most of today’s workforce. When in the office, however, many prefer the much larger screens that are more typical of the traditional desktop. Let’s talk about how you can get the best of both worlds by plugging your laptop into a set of peripherals and using it while it's closed—effectively turning it into a PC’s tower. 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