# 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) ## [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. Tags: [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ai-and-work-in-2023-and-beyond-a-retrospective#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ai-and-work-in-2023-and-beyond-a-retrospective) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Is Free Antivirus Good Enough?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-free-antivirus-good-enough) Friday, 05 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) [ ![Is Free Antivirus Good Enough?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-5-24/b2ap3_large_free-antivirous_495313872_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-free-antivirus-good-enough "Is Free Antivirus Good Enough?") If you are old enough to remember when antivirus (like most computer software) came in a great big textbook-sized box at the store, then you probably remember a time when that was the only protection you really needed. Today, there are countless free versions of antivirus out there. Let’s talk about how much protection these actually bring, and when and where they might be a good fit. Tags: [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Computer](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-free-antivirus-good-enough#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-free-antivirus-good-enough) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Four Ways Your Business Can Benefit from the Cloud This Year](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-your-business-can-benefit-from-the-cloud-this-year) Wednesday, 03 January 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) [ ![Four Ways Your Business Can Benefit from the Cloud This Year](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-3-24/b2ap3_large_cloud_486877969_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-your-business-can-benefit-from-the-cloud-this-year "Four Ways Your Business Can Benefit from the Cloud This Year") Through cloud-based technology, your business can change the way it operates in countless different ways, all of which can benefit you in the long run. If you haven’t yet considered cloud-based solutions for infrastructure, then you could be missing out on some of the greatest innovations of the past decade. Here are some ways your business can start to leverage the cloud to its advantage. Tags: [Cloud](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-your-business-can-benefit-from-the-cloud-this-year#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-ways-your-business-can-benefit-from-the-cloud-this-year) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Are You a Tech Support Roadblock?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-a-tech-support-roadblock) Monday, 01 January 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Are You a Tech Support Roadblock?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-1-24/b2ap3_large_roadblock_128933327_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-a-tech-support-roadblock "Are You a Tech Support Roadblock?") This goes out to all the business owners, managers, department heads, and other leaders in the workplace who have to field user complaints and issues. Being in this position can be hard, because you often have to say no. *No, we can’t change the timeline or increase the budget for this project. No, we can’t do XYZ that way because it would break compliance. No, we can’t get new hardware/software in until we get it approved in the budget.* Repeat ad nauseam. Tags: [Small Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Users](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-a-tech-support-roadblock#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-a-tech-support-roadblock) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Your Organization Has Been Infected with Ransomware; Here’s What To Do Right Now](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-organization-has-been-infected-with-ransomware-here-s-what-to-do-right-now) Friday, 29 December 2023 [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) [ ![Your Organization Has Been Infected with Ransomware; Here’s What To Do Right Now](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-29-23/b2ap3_large_ransom_501200190_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-organization-has-been-infected-with-ransomware-here-s-what-to-do-right-now "Your Organization Has Been Infected with Ransomware; Here’s What To Do Right Now") We’re hoping that you are actually reading this post to prepare yourself if your business were to face a ransomware attack, but if you are suffering from one right now, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately, whether you are a client or not. Ransomware spreads quickly, and once it has infected a system, there really isn’t much you can do to stop it. However, there are steps you need to take to come back from this gracefully. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-organization-has-been-infected-with-ransomware-here-s-what-to-do-right-now#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/your-organization-has-been-infected-with-ransomware-here-s-what-to-do-right-now) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Maybe Don’t Ask Your Staff to Return to In-Office Work (You’ll See Why)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/maybe-don-t-ask-your-staff-to-return-to-in-office-work-you-ll-see-why) Wednesday, 27 December 2023 [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) [ ![Maybe Don’t Ask Your Staff to Return to In-Office Work (You’ll See Why)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-27-23/b2ap3_large_EmptyOffice_446418863_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/maybe-don-t-ask-your-staff-to-return-to-in-office-work-you-ll-see-why "Maybe Don’t Ask Your Staff to Return to In-Office Work (You’ll See Why)") Do you remember a couple of years back when remote work went from being a privilege to the norm? It’s been a while since then, but many businesses have adopted hybrid or full remote operations, and as such, they are able to retain a semblance of normalcy even without the return of in-office work. Some businesses have managed to get back to the state they were in prior to the pandemic, but there is a reason why a lot of businesses are not pushing the issue. Let’s go over some of them, and why forcing the issue with your employees is not necessarily a good idea. Tags: [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Remote](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/maybe-don-t-ask-your-staff-to-return-to-in-office-work-you-ll-see-why#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/maybe-don-t-ask-your-staff-to-return-to-in-office-work-you-ll-see-why) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Password Management Matters Everywhere… Even the North Pole](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/password-management-matters-everywhere-even-the-north-pole) Monday, 25 December 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Password Management Matters Everywhere… Even the North Pole](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-25-23/b2ap3_large_ManagePassword_618167799_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/password-management-matters-everywhere-even-the-north-pole "Password Management Matters Everywhere… Even the North Pole") *We have the pleasure of working with many businesses, some of whom take more advantage of our remote services than others. We wanted to take a few moments to discuss one of our more discreet client organizations and a challenge we helped them resolve. Hopefully, sharing this won’t land us on the naughty list.* Tags: [IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Holiday](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/password-management-matters-everywhere-even-the-north-pole#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/password-management-matters-everywhere-even-the-north-pole) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [A Look Back at The Technology That Got Us Here](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-back-at-the-technology-that-got-us-here) Friday, 22 December 2023 [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) [ ![A Look Back at The Technology That Got Us Here](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-22-23/b2ap3_large_Technology_538336549_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-back-at-the-technology-that-got-us-here "A Look Back at The Technology That Got Us Here") Think about all the things you’ve experienced thanks to the rapid innovation of technology. We can all agree that technology is cool. Today, we have $10 drones, mugs that keep your coffee warm, and LEDs everywhere. So what’s next? Tags: [Internet](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-back-at-the-technology-that-got-us-here#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-back-at-the-technology-that-got-us-here) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [4 Problems with Remote Work That You Need to Address](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-problems-with-remote-work-that-you-need-to-address) Wednesday, 20 December 2023 [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) [ ![4 Problems with Remote Work That You Need to Address](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-20-23/b2ap3_large_RemoteProblems_387997620_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-problems-with-remote-work-that-you-need-to-address "4 Problems with Remote Work That You Need to Address") Remote work offers numerous benefits for both your employees and your business, provided you can overcome the challenges associated with implementing it. One such challenge is productivity, something which employees might struggle with while working remotely. Here are four ways your average remote employee might be challenged by their remote work in terms of productivity. Tags: [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Time Management](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/time-management) [Remote Work](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-problems-with-remote-work-that-you-need-to-address#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/4-problems-with-remote-work-that-you-need-to-address) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [This Year’s Big Shopping Days Reveal a Lot About Cyberattacks](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-year-s-big-shopping-days-reveal-a-lot-about-cyberattacks) Monday, 18 December 2023 [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) [ ![This Year’s Big Shopping Days Reveal a Lot About Cyberattacks](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-18-23/b2ap3_large_Cyberattacks_557361882_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-year-s-big-shopping-days-reveal-a-lot-about-cyberattacks "This Year’s Big Shopping Days Reveal a Lot About Cyberattacks") Unsurprisingly, some of the biggest retail days of the year are some of the biggest days for scams, the entire holiday season seeing an increase in threats toward retailers and, as a result, the consumers that are just looking for that perfect gift for their loved ones. Let’s review some statistics and trends to see what insights we can glean. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Retail](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/retail) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-year-s-big-shopping-days-reveal-a-lot-about-cyberattacks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-year-s-big-shopping-days-reveal-a-lot-about-cyberattacks) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Six Tips to Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-tips-to-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-season) Friday, 15 December 2023 [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) [ ![Six Tips to Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-15-23/b2ap3_large_six-tips_8337735_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-tips-to-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-season "Six Tips to Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season") The holidays are a time of love and giving, but they are also a time when hackers run rampant. If you don’t want to get a stolen identity in your stocking this year, we recommend you practice the following safe shopping security measures. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Retail](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/retail) [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-tips-to-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-season#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-tips-to-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-season) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Artificial Intelligence is Only as Unbiased as Its Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-is-only-as-unbiased-as-its-data) Wednesday, 13 December 2023 [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) [ ![Artificial Intelligence is Only as Unbiased as Its Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-13-23/b2ap3_large_ai-unbias-data_611610884_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-is-only-as-unbiased-as-its-data "Artificial Intelligence is Only as Unbiased as Its Data") Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has become a bona fide buzzword amongst businesses of all sizes, with 97% of respondents to a Forbes survey seeing a potential benefit in some way, shape, or form. However, with it being integrated everywhere in our modern lives, it is important that we remember that AI is still a human invention, as as such, it is vulnerable to our own implicit biases. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Information](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-is-only-as-unbiased-as-its-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-is-only-as-unbiased-as-its-data) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Implement Zero Trust Policies to Combat Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/implement-zero-trust-policies-to-combat-ransomware) Monday, 11 December 2023 [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) [ ![Implement Zero Trust Policies to Combat Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-11-23/b2ap3_large_zero-trust_565185327_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/implement-zero-trust-policies-to-combat-ransomware "Implement Zero Trust Policies to Combat Ransomware") With ransomware becoming one of the single most dangerous threats out there for small businesses, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect your company from its influence. Thankfully, there are measures you can take, including some very powerful ones like zero-trust policies that can thwart attempted ransomware attacks. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/implement-zero-trust-policies-to-combat-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/implement-zero-trust-policies-to-combat-ransomware) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft CoPilot for Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-copilot-for-business) Friday, 08 December 2023 [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) [ ![Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft CoPilot for Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-08-23/b2ap3_large_DigitalAssistant_629869644_400.jpeg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-copilot-for-business "Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft CoPilot for Business") AI has unquestionably emerged as the standout technology of the year, and it was only a matter of time before Microsoft entered the arena with its own enterprise-ready AI platform. The introduction of Microsoft CoPilot has sparked a fair amount of confusion and left many questions unanswered, so today our aim is to shed light on what CoPilot is and explain the value you can expect to get out of the new Microsoft AI. Tags: [Microsoft](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [Office](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/office) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-copilot-for-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-copilot-for-business) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Six Reasons Your Laptop’s Battery is Dead](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-reasons-your-laptop-s-battery-is-dead) Wednesday, 06 December 2023 [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) [ ![Six Reasons Your Laptop’s Battery is Dead](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-06-23/b2ap3_large_LaptopBattery_353399642_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-reasons-your-laptop-s-battery-is-dead "Six Reasons Your Laptop’s Battery is Dead") Laptops have become the most utilized workstations in business. Laptops are great, but their batteries are seemingly getting worse all the time. This is influenced by several factors, and it can vary significantly depending on the specific model and usage patterns, but we thought we’d go through some of the reasons why laptops seem to die quickly. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Laptop](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/laptop) [Battery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/battery) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-reasons-your-laptop-s-battery-is-dead#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/six-reasons-your-laptop-s-battery-is-dead) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Ransomware is Still a Major Threat for All Businesses and Individuals Alike](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-still-a-major-threat-for-all-businesses-and-individuals-alike) Monday, 04 December 2023 [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) [ ![Ransomware is Still a Major Threat for All Businesses and Individuals Alike](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-04-23/b2ap3_large_Ransom_105604742_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-still-a-major-threat-for-all-businesses-and-individuals-alike "Ransomware is Still a Major Threat for All Businesses and Individuals Alike") You don’t need us to tell you that ransomware is a problem (or maybe you do–we mean, it’s a *huge* problem). It’s dangerous to both businesses and individuals, and it has become such a common threat that all organizations need to have a plan in place to address it with their staff. Today, we want to highlight a three-part strategy that you can use to approach ransomware in the most secure way possible. Tags: [Backup](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-still-a-major-threat-for-all-businesses-and-individuals-alike#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/ransomware-is-still-a-major-threat-for-all-businesses-and-individuals-alike) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Reducing Support Costs Can Help Your Tech Budget Work for You](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/reducing-support-costs-can-help-your-tech-budget-work-for-you) Thursday, 30 November 2023 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Reducing Support Costs Can Help Your Tech Budget Work for You](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.5/b2ap3_large_techSupport_220114746_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/reducing-support-costs-can-help-your-tech-budget-work-for-you "Reducing Support Costs Can Help Your Tech Budget Work for You") Businesses are increasingly reliant on technology, and effectively managing IT support costs has become crucial. With approximately three to six percent of a company's revenue allocated to technology expenses, exceeding the monthly budget can have adverse repercussions on the ability to allocate funds elsewhere. 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