Disaster recovery (DR) is an essential safeguard, yet it frequently gets brushed aside. Common assumptions give business owners a false sense of security, making it dangerously easy to delay planning. Let’s clear the air and take a look at six persistent IT myths that might be putting your day-to-day operations at risk.

Android tablets are powerful work tools, but many businesses only scratch the surface of their capabilities. Implementing the following tips and tricks can help you maximize your productivity on these devices.

Choose the right productivity apps

The apps employees use can have a huge impact on how productive they are on an Android tablet.

NameDrop makes it easy to trade contact details by holding two compatible Apple devices close together. Here’s how the feature works, what information it shares, and how to control it.

What is NameDrop?

NameDrop is part of Apple’s AirDrop system and is specifically designed for sharing contact information between iPhones and supported Apple Watch models.

Silence, looped music, and outdated recordings can make a business seem inattentive. But with the right approach, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) on-hold messaging can become a polished part of the customer journey instead of a forgotten phone system feature.

Most laptops and desktops now feature high-definition cameras built right into the bezel or connected via universal serial bus ports. Unfortunately, this convenience introduces distinct vulnerabilities, as malicious applications can attempt to hijack these peripherals to spy on sensitive workspaces.

Hospitals rely on thousands of connected devices every day, from bedside monitors and imaging systems to staff laptops, printers, tablets, and administrative tools. These devices help teams deliver care, coordinate treatment, and keep operations moving, but every connected device can also become a security risk.

Organizations spend tens to hundreds of thousands fortifying their perimeters, but the biggest threats often originate from within. This article explores how saved passwords and autonomous AI agents can create hidden pathways for cybercriminals, bypassing traditional defenses and highlighting the need for a unified approach to mapping user access.

Let me start with a question: If you needed a strong password, would you ask AI to generate one for you?

It sounds reasonable enough. 

Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can write reports, draft emails and even create bits of code. Asking them for a 16-character password packed with symbols and numbers feels like a smart shortcut.

Remote work offers incredible freedom, but it can also lead to communication breakdowns. Without a central office, teams can feel disconnected, leading to missed calls, disorganized messages, and difficulty collaborating on projects. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is helping remote teams solve many of these obstacles.

Microsoft Viva Insights helps organizations understand how work actually gets done, from meeting habits and collaboration patterns to broader productivity trends. With the right setup, it can reveal where teams are losing time and productivity and how they can work more efficiently.