MTG’s IT Blog

How long should business phone systems last?

May 23rd, 2018

The phone remains one of the first points of contact businesses have with their customers. That’s why so many companies are upgrading to affordable and hi-tech "VoIP" systems. Voice over IP solutions are a smart investment given their longevity and more.

5 new features for Outlook

May 22nd, 2018

Lately, Microsoft has given some love to Outlook -- not just the desktop app, but also the web and app versions. In fact, they just released a bunch of new and improved features. Let's take a look.

#1 RSVP
Outlook makes it fairly simple to invite people to a meeting, but now it will also keep tabs on who's coming.

Don’t give social media hackers a chance

May 17th, 2018

Pranksters, malicious attackers, extremists — hackers come in different forms, but they all have one thing in mind: compromising your online privacy and security. Some of them specialize in hacking social media, but don’t fret; there are several things you can do to protect your Facebook or Twitter account.

How much does Apple know about you?

May 16th, 2018

Google. Facebook. Amazon. These tech giants collect data from us the moment we sign up for their products and services. Some information we willingly surrender (like our name and email address) and others they collect from the services we use (like the sites we visit or the people we contact). Does Apple collect as much information about you as other companies do?
What Facebook & Google Know
Let’s first look at what Facebook knows about you.

How to prevent your laptop from overheating

May 15th, 2018

Laptops may be more affordable than ever, but we’re also using them for more advanced tasks than ever. This means you run the risk of overheating your laptop and causing long-term damage. Here’s how to avoid that.
Causes of overheating
Laptops create heat during their normal operation.

Get your business noticed using social media

May 14th, 2018

As a startup business owner, you may think social media isn’t worth the effort because no one knows about your business. You may have dabbled in Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn and seen minimal (if any) results. What can a business owner with a new brand/product do? Well, it turns out quite a lot.

New Gmail features you need to use now

May 11th, 2018

The first thing you’ll notice in the new Gmail for web is its uncluttered look, but there’s plenty more to be excited about. Greater security, easy-to-use sidebar apps and inline buttons, and more have been added to improve Gmail users’ experience.

The Risk of Not Having Cloud Backup

May 10th, 2018

It is always better to be safe than sorry. And given the fact that files can disappear or be corrupted in an instant, small businesses need robust data backup systems in place. Without one, you could very well lose lots of money and have your hard-earned reputation irrevocably damaged.

How to get virtualization working

May 8th, 2018

Virtualization is available in every modern computer. It allows you to create additional virtual environments that run on your actual hardware. Sometimes, though, it won’t work right and results in errors. Here are steps to get it working properly.

How HIPAA Impacts Social Media Usage

May 7th, 2018

Social Media can be an effective tool for sharing experiences, building professional connections, and broadcasting conventional healthcare announcements to the public. However, careless posts that have client or patient-specific information could ruin the reputation of any healthcare organization.