# 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) ## [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [ ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?format=feed&type=rss) Tim Campbell is the President of Apex Technology which he founded in 1998. In 2009, Apex launched its Managed IT Services division. Since its inception, Apex has become the premier Managed IT Services Companies in the Charlotte metro area specializing in Managed IT, Security, Data Backup & Cloud Computing Solutions. [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Here are the Basics of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/here-are-the-basics-of-the-3-2-1-backup-rule) Friday, 01 March 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)  [ ![Here are the Basics of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2024/03-01-24/b2ap3_large_3-2-1-backup_271134500_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/here-are-the-basics-of-the-3-2-1-backup-rule "Here are the Basics of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule") The 3-2-1 rule is a pretty standard reference for data backup and disaster recovery, but what does this rule actually entail? Today, we want to explain perhaps the most important concept to prolonging the life of your business, even in the face of difficult and trying circumstances. Tags: [Backup](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Data Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/here-are-the-basics-of-the-3-2-1-backup-rule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/here-are-the-basics-of-the-3-2-1-backup-rule) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Three of the Most Helpful SaaS Applications Out There](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-of-the-most-helpful-saas-applications-out-there) Wednesday, 28 February 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Three of the Most Helpful SaaS Applications Out There](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-28-24/b2ap3_large_saas_687458687_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-of-the-most-helpful-saas-applications-out-there "Three of the Most Helpful SaaS Applications Out There") Software is an important part of any business’ toolset, and for small businesses, Software as a Service, or SaaS, is the most cost-effective way to take advantage of it. The most profitable companies in the world run on SaaS, and so too can your business. Let’s go over some of the most powerful solutions your organization can implement in the realm of software and how they can benefit your success. Tags: [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [SaaS](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saas) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-of-the-most-helpful-saas-applications-out-there#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/three-of-the-most-helpful-saas-applications-out-there) [ ![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: Making Your Network VoIP-Friendly](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-making-your-network-voip-friendly) Monday, 26 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: Making Your Network VoIP-Friendly](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-26-24/b2ap3_large_VoIPNetwork_81793191_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-making-your-network-voip-friendly "Tip of the Week: Making Your Network VoIP-Friendly") We could go on and on about the benefits of using Voice over Internet Protocol (also known as VoIP) for your business telephone needs. However, it is important that you do everything you can to prepare your network for this kind of utilization. Let’s review a few tips to help make sure your network is properly optimized for VoIP. Tags: [VoIp](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Communications](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-making-your-network-voip-friendly#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-making-your-network-voip-friendly) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Convert and Edit a PDF File](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-convert-and-edit-a-pdf-file) Friday, 23 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) [ ![How to Convert and Edit a PDF File](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-23-24/b2ap3_large_PDF_301493936_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-convert-and-edit-a-pdf-file "How to Convert and Edit a PDF File") PDF, which stands for Portable Document Format, is a type of file that business professionals are all too familiar with. While most are aware of and appreciative of this file type, they likely are not aware of some of the more fun and useful features afforded to them. Let’s explore just what PDFs are capable of, including how to make and edit them. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-convert-and-edit-a-pdf-file#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-convert-and-edit-a-pdf-file) [ ![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) [ ![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. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Computer](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Mobile Device](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-docking-your-laptop-while-keeping-it-closed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-docking-your-laptop-while-keeping-it-closed) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Handle Your Risk Mitigation Strategies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-handle-your-risk-mitigation-strategies) Monday, 29 January 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) [ ![How to Handle Your Risk Mitigation Strategies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-29-24/b2ap3_large_Risk_Mitigation_88592838_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-handle-your-risk-mitigation-strategies "How to Handle Your Risk Mitigation Strategies") It’s an unfortunate fact that all businesses will inherently face some threats during their operations. That’s inescapable. From cyberattacks to natural disasters to good, old-fashioned accidents, you’re liable to face no small risk. This risk makes a process known as risk mitigation so critical for all businesses to undergo with some regularity. Let’s review a few aspects of creating and maintaining a dependable risk mitigation strategy. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Disaster Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-handle-your-risk-mitigation-strategies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-handle-your-risk-mitigation-strategies) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Unfortunately, Scams Are Commonplace](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/unfortunately-scams-are-commonplace) Friday, 26 January 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) [ ![Unfortunately, Scams Are Commonplace](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-26-24/b2ap3_large_warning_496523470_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/unfortunately-scams-are-commonplace "Unfortunately, Scams Are Commonplace") The constant fear of falling victim to scams has become a harsh reality and is far from ideal. However, the good news is that there is always time to acquire the skills needed to avoid such scams. Let's explore ways to enhance awareness regarding the challenges posed by scams, not only in a business context but also in everyday life. Tags: [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Spam](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/spam) [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/unfortunately-scams-are-commonplace#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/unfortunately-scams-are-commonplace) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [You Need to Have a Business Continuity Plan for Your SMB](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-to-have-a-business-continuity-plan-for-your-smb) Wednesday, 24 January 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) [ ![You Need to Have a Business Continuity Plan for Your SMB](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-24-24/b2ap3_large_BusinessContinuity_624317601_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-to-have-a-business-continuity-plan-for-your-smb "You Need to Have a Business Continuity Plan for Your SMB") Business technology is known to be remarkably finicky, particularly if you do not have the requisite knowledge to manage and maintain it. After all, there is a reason why you hire an IT department or a managed service provider to handle this role. What happens if your technology fails, though? Do you have a plan in place? What does a plan like this even look like, anyway? Let’s dig into the details. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Data Backup](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup) [Data Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-to-have-a-business-continuity-plan-for-your-smb#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-to-have-a-business-continuity-plan-for-your-smb) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Smart Chips Make Google Docs and Sheets Smarter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smart-chips-make-google-docs-and-sheets-smarter) Monday, 22 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) [ ![Smart Chips Make Google Docs and Sheets Smarter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-22-24/b2ap3_large_GoogleSMartChip_481062997_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smart-chips-make-google-docs-and-sheets-smarter "Smart Chips Make Google Docs and Sheets Smarter") Last week, we shared a blog referencing “smart chips” that could help augment a Google Doc. We wanted to dive a little deeper into the topic of smart chips so you could apply them to your own Google Docs and Sheets. Tags: [Google](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smart-chips-make-google-docs-and-sheets-smarter#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/smart-chips-make-google-docs-and-sheets-smarter) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Transition to or Establish a New Office Location](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-transition-to-or-establish-a-new-office-location) Friday, 19 January 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) [ ![How to Transition to or Establish a New Office Location](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-19-24/b2ap3_large_location-change_615458454_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-transition-to-or-establish-a-new-office-location "How to Transition to or Establish a New Office Location") It’s always exciting when you can expand your business’ influence with a new location, but this excitement brings with it all kinds of complications. There’s always something, whether it’s the technology for the new location or the logistics surrounding the opening. Let’s look at how you can make sure that technology is not the thing that holds your business back from opening a new location. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-transition-to-or-establish-a-new-office-location#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-transition-to-or-establish-a-new-office-location) [ ![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. 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