# 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: Taking a Break from Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-a-break-from-social-media) Wednesday, 17 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: Taking a Break from Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-17-24/b2ap3_large_SMDetox_607681529_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-a-break-from-social-media "Tip of the Week: Taking a Break from Social Media") In the relatively short time it has been around, social media has fully ingrained itself into our lives, personally, professionally, and socially. While there are considerable benefits to be had in all of these areas, it is also undeniable that social media can easily become overwhelming and negatively impact us. For this reason, occasionally taking a break from social media isn’t a bad idea. Let’s go over a few ways to make this break as successful and effective as possible. Tags: [Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Internet](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [User Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [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-taking-a-break-from-social-media#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-a-break-from-social-media) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Make Templates for Google Docs](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-templates-for-google-docs) Monday, 15 January 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Make Templates for Google Docs](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-15-24/b2ap3_large_HowTo_356560783_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-templates-for-google-docs "How to Make Templates for Google Docs") Templates are a handy feature that popular word processing platforms, like Google Docs, offer to help users create specific types of documents. While there are plenty of prebuilt templates available, there’s always the possibility that you have a need that isn’t filled by one of them. In these cases, you always have the option to build your own. Let’s go over how, and discuss some of the elements and options that your custom Google Docs templates can support. Tags: [Google](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-templates-for-google-docs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-templates-for-google-docs) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [4 Practical Uses for Blockchain Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-practical-uses-for-blockchain-technology) Friday, 12 January 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) [ ![4 Practical Uses for Blockchain Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-12-24/b2ap3_large_Blockchain_502527189_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-practical-uses-for-blockchain-technology "4 Practical Uses for Blockchain Technology") With the blockchain growing more popular as a technology, we thought it would be good to discuss how it works and why you should be aware of it. The zeitgeist often portrays it as a nefarious tool used by cryptocurrency and scams, but at its core, it is far from this; in fact, the applications of such a decentralized and transparent technology make it ideal for certain tasks. Let’s explore them. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Blockchain](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/blockchain) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-practical-uses-for-blockchain-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-practical-uses-for-blockchain-technology) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Business Communication’s Innovation is Driving Business Forward](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/business-communication-s-innovation-is-driving-business-forward) Wednesday, 10 January 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) [ ![Business Communication’s Innovation is Driving Business Forward](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-10-24/b2ap3_large_AdvanceCommunications_612316614_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/business-communication-s-innovation-is-driving-business-forward "Business Communication’s Innovation is Driving Business Forward") For the small business, mastering advanced communication tools and strategies is not just a luxury—it's a necessity. Today, we’ll take a look at advanced small business communications, discussing the latest technologies, strategies, and best practices that can elevate your business to new heights. Tags: [VoIp](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Communications](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/business-communication-s-innovation-is-driving-business-forward#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/business-communication-s-innovation-is-driving-business-forward) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [AI and Work in 2023 and Beyond: A Retrospective](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ai-and-work-in-2023-and-beyond-a-retrospective) Monday, 08 January 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) [ ![AI and Work in 2023 and Beyond: A Retrospective](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-8-24/b2ap3_large_lookingBack_630235448_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ai-and-work-in-2023-and-beyond-a-retrospective "AI and Work in 2023 and Beyond: A Retrospective") 2023 was a banner year for artificial intelligence, with the technology exploding into the mainstream and being more accessible by the public than ever before. Let’s explore how what we’ve seen in the past year in terms of AI has changed things for workers and workplaces everywhere. 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