# 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.

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##  [Do These 5 Things to Decrease Your Network Bottlenecks](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-these-5-things-to-decrease-your-network-bottlenecks)

  Friday, 13 September 2024

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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A business experiencing a network bottleneck is having a bad day, especially since the ability to share data is so important to many industries today. That said, today’s resource-intensive technologies can easily eat through an organization’s bandwidth and create these kinds of network slowdowns.

Let’s talk about what can be done to reduce these bottlenecks, if not eliminate them outright.

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##  [You Want IT and Security Partnering Up… Here’s How to Make It Happen](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-want-it-and-security-partnering-up-here-s-how-to-make-it-happen)

  Friday, 16 August 2024

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It should come as no surprise that nowadays, a business’ information technology and security precautions are frequently tied closely together—and wisely so. Not only can today’s technology greatly augment the security a business can defend itself with, but advanced security is needed to protect the critical IT that modern businesses rely on to function.

This makes it critical that these two aspects of your business work together, so let’s go over some ways to ensure they can do so optimally.

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##  [It’s Important to Know When to Cut Your Business’ Losses](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-important-to-know-when-to-cut-your-business-losses)

  Friday, 02 August 2024

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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“Quit.” The q-word is (at least, in the business setting) one of the worst four-letter words someone can use… usually. In the context you probably first thought of, yes, but there are plenty of times that quitting can directly benefit your operations.

For instance, let’s say you have a project that is eating all of your resources, with no real returns in sight. What do you do then?

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##  [Prepare for the Worst so It Doesn't Sink Your Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/prepare-for-the-worst-so-it-doesn-t-sink-your-business)

  Monday, 29 July 2024

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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A disaster can strike when you least expect it. It doesn’t matter how small or large your business is; there is always the possibility that your company could have to deal with the technological fallout of a disaster. Here are four ways you can prepare for that inevitable day.

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##  [You Need Your Business’ IT to Match Your Business’ Size](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-your-business-it-to-match-your-business-size)

  Monday, 22 July 2024

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Technology is an essential part of most business operations nowadays, regardless of the size of the business… and how that size may change over time. As such, it is essential that the infrastructure that supports this IT can adapt to these swells and declines.

Let’s discuss why it is so important that your IT infrastructure fits your business and a few best practices for tailoring it.

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##  [Productivity is Great… Here’s How to Encourage It](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/productivity-is-great-here-s-how-to-encourage-it)

  Wednesday, 17 July 2024

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Productivity is extremely important for your business' ability to generate revenue and maintain consistent performance. Interestingly, many businesses face similar productivity challenges over time. What can small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do to improve productivity when it starts to decline? Let's take a look at some strategies to keep productivity high.

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##  [Can You Afford Downtime? (Here’s a Hint: No)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/can-you-afford-downtime-here-s-a-hint-no)

  Friday, 12 July 2024

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It’s no secret that things are more expensive nowadays, making it important that businesses have access to the technology needed to generate revenue. Without this access, a business suffers downtime and all the challenges it brings… not something you want to do.

Let’s consider why downtime happens, the scale of its costs, and what can be done to avoid it.

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##  [Why You Can’t Just Rip Memory from Your Computer](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-can-t-just-rip-memory-from-your-computer)

  Wednesday, 05 June 2024

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Transferring data between different computers and devices has become a routine task. Let's explore the steps you need to take before ejecting memory from a computer to ensure your data's integrity and the memory card's longevity.

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##  [How to Prioritize Security in File Sharing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-prioritize-security-in-file-sharing)

  Friday, 17 May 2024

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Business file sharing has become a daily routine. It's a crucial part of collaboration, communication, and overall productivity. However, with the rise of cyberthreats, file security is more important than ever. It's not just about sharing files but doing it securely and efficiently. Today, we'll look at some best practices for business file sharing.

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##  [Why It’s Good to Purge Your Digital Waste](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-it-s-good-to-purge-your-digital-waste)

  Wednesday, 15 May 2024

  [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell)

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So, what is digital waste?

Digital waste is all the useless data in our data storage that lingers until we do something with it. Extra files no longer needed, old emails and chats, and old, blurry pictures you never have and will never use… all qualify as digital waste. While it’s easy to discount digital waste as an annoyance (which it certainly can be), it creates a much bigger and more serious problem.

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##  [What’s Backup and Disaster Recovery, and Do I Need to Worry About It?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-backup-and-disaster-recovery-and-do-i-need-to-worry-about-it)

  Monday, 13 May 2024

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Nowadays, businesses need to be prepared for almost every circumstance. You may have heard the term “BDR” used to describe a method of attaining this level of preparation. We wanted to discuss this term in more depth, covering what it refers to and what you need to do to protect your business should BDR be right for you.

Spoiler alert: it very much is.

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##  [Tip of the Week: 4 Ways to Save Money on Your IT Solutions](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-4-ways-to-save-money-on-your-it-solutions)

  Wednesday, 03 April 2024

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Are you paying attention to where you spend your IT dollars and whether or not you are making the most of your budget? It’s important to assess your needs before making any major technological purchase, including the goals, challenges, and pain points you are trying to solve. With the right approach, you can increase the value you get out of your IT—particularly with the following strategies.

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##  [Implement These Collaboration Tools for Your Growing SMB](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/implement-these-collaboration-tools-for-your-growing-smb)

  Monday, 18 March 2024

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Collaboration is a key component of any business, and in today’s remote and hybrid work environment, it’s even more important than ever. Technology can facilitate collaboration in amazing ways, particularly for growing businesses that are quickly outgrowing their current accommodations.

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##  [3 IT Metrics to Pay Attention To](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/3-it-metrics-to-pay-attention-to)

  Friday, 08 March 2024

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Any business can benefit from data and use it to improve its operations. This is especially the case where information technology is involved. By collecting the right metrics, you can better evaluate your business IT’s performance and identify areas for improvement.

Let’s review what some of these metrics should be.

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##  [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)

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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.

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##  [The Best Practices of Video Conferencing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-practices-of-video-conferencing)

  Monday, 19 February 2024

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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.

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  [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)

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##  [Avoiding Tech Neck](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/avoiding-tech-neck)

  Friday, 02 February 2024

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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.

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##  [How to Handle Your Risk Mitigation Strategies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-handle-your-risk-mitigation-strategies)

  Monday, 29 January 2024

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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.

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##  [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)

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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.

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##  [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

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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.

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