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CDAP | 6 Ways Technology Can Revolutionize Your Business

May 30, 2023

Embrace innovation, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. This blog explores the Canada Digital Adoption Program with a $15,000 grant, unlocking new heights without financial worries.

Windows 11 Optional Updates: Why Exercising Caution is Key

May 24, 2023

While the idea of being first sound thrilling, it's crucial to consider the risks involved before diving headfirst into the Windows 11 optional non-security updates.

CDAP | Get a $15,000 grant for your Business's Digital Transformation

May 15, 2023

We understand that technology can sometimes be frustrating, so at HUB Technology Solutions, we make it simple for you. We can design personalized digital adoption plans that align with your needs, making your business's digital transformation seamless

BYOD Security: Safeguarding Your Data in a Mobile-First World

May 15, 2023

Using personal devices for work is becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes. This blog post will explore the benefits of implementing a BYOD policy, how to make it successful, and, more importantly, safe!

Don't Fall for "Juice Jacking": Protect Your Devices While Charging in Public Places

May 9, 2023

Public charging stations in airports, hotels, and cafes seem like a godsend, but you might be risking your data. Discover how to stay secure while charging on-the-go.

Why EDR Should Be Your Next Investment in Cybersecurity

May 8, 2023

It can be confusing to determine which solution is best suited for your cybersecurity needs. Let's explore your options together.

Tip of the Week: Protect Your Business with Strong Passwords

April 4, 2023

You need strong passwords to protect your business resources. Let's talk about how to create them.

You've Been the Victim of a Cyberattack: What Do You Do Now?

April 4, 2023

What do you do when you know you've been hacked? This week we'll discuss this problem.

Avoid Ransomware at All Costs

April 4, 2023

Ransomware is very bad. That makes it critical that you can avoid it, and are ready to bounce back from it.

IT Management is Just Part of What We Offer

March 14, 2023

Let's touch on a few reasons that managed IT services provide so many benefits for businesses.

Tip of the Week: Adding a Web Shortcut to Your Desktop

March 14, 2023

Navigating to a specific website from your desktop is surprisingly easy to do. Learn how right now.

Your Productivity is Tied to How Happy Your Team Is

March 14, 2023

Keeping your employees working for you is more difficult than ever. Here are three tips to foster a positive workplace.

Your Productivity is Tied to How Happy Your Team Is

March 14, 2023

Keeping your employees working for you is more difficult than ever. Here are three tips to foster a positive workplace.

3 Factors You Need to Consider Before You Upgrade

March 10, 2023

AI Isn't an Employee Alternative, but a Tool to Assist Users

March 10, 2023

Who is Handling These Critical IT Tasks In Your Organization?

January 25, 2023

Your business might have a full-time IT person, but it also might not have one, and in cases like this, you might find yourself waiting to call your go-to person until you are experiencing a full-blown problem.

Does Your Company Need a Tech Refresh?

January 18, 2023

If your team has trouble using the technology in your office, then you might be staring down an opportunity to completely revolutionize the way your business functions through the use of new business technology.

It's Not Worth Having a Backup Solution if it Doesn't Follow These Fundamental Rules

January 18, 2023

We focus pretty heavily on data backup as an important solution that all businesses should use, and for good reason.

How to Properly Test Your Data Migration Processes

January 6, 2023

Regardless of the business attempting it, data migration (or the process of moving data and systems to a new piece of infrastructure) is critical to get right.

Investing in Your Business' Internal Communications Will Pay Off

January 6, 2023

Without sufficient communications within your business, you won't be able to accomplish nearly as much as you potentially could with the proper systems in place.

The Basics of a Secure Network

January 6, 2023

Unfortunately, some businesses have had to learn the hard way in order to pay attention to their business' cybersecurity efforts. These cautionary tales aren't lost on many business owners, but in some cases, they are still ignored.

Tip of the Week: How to Copy Excel Data

January 6, 2023

So, you've spent a ton of time and energy transcribing data into Microsoft Excel, only to find out that you need this same data elsewhere in your spreadsheets, too. Bit of a bummer, unless you know how to accurately and easily copy all of this data.

Tip of the Week: Save Your Battery with This Android Setting

January 6, 2023

Google Chrome can really eat away at your battery if you let it, and with Chrome being such a high-use application, Google has a feature (albeit a hidden one) that can help users consume less battery life with Google Chrome active.

Choose Valuable Technology Strategies that Will Help You Grow Your Business

December 20, 2022

If a business seeks to make important decisions, there is always going to be a little bit of hesitation. After all, the wrong choice could mean financial or operational ramifications. Therefore, the most logical way to approach these decisions is to maxim

Your Business Has No Choice But to Embrace IoT

December 20, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the fastest growing technology industries in history. As of 2022, there are over 14 billion connected devices on the IoT with the number to reach over 20 billion by the end of 2026.

Tip of the Week: How to Capture an Image or Document as a PDF in Android

December 20, 2022

Google Drive comes with a pre-built feature allowing users to scan a picture or document, and save it as a PDF-at least for Android smartphones. The trick can be pulled off with just a couple of taps, making it easier than ever to import documents to your

While Crucial to Your Business, Cybersecurity Can Be Tiresome for Some

December 20, 2022

Cybersecurity definitely needs to be a point of emphasis for any business who relies on technology, after all if you suffer a data breach, it can have a direct impact on the way your business is viewed by potential customers or it can even have....

How to Make a QR Code in Chrome

December 20, 2022

You've probably seen QR codes all over the place, especially now that everyone has a built-in scanner right on their smartphone's camera.

Make Sure You Avoid this Malware-Spreading Version of WhatsApp

November 29, 2022

As one of the world's most popular messaging applications, WhatsApp is a well-known tool, even in the business world. More notable is that WhatsApp-a platform known for its end-to-end encryption and security-now has a modified and unofficial version calle

Introducing the Metaverse

November 29, 2022

You've probably seen the word "metaverse" pop up in your news feed at least once or twice over the past couple of months, but the concept can be a bit difficult to understand, as it's a bit complicated by nature. Let's discuss what the metaverse is, why i

Keys to Boosting Your Staff's Morale

November 28, 2022

No matter how dedicated some of your employees might be, you will always have the others who are simply in it for the paycheck rather than a desire to be personally connected to the business. If there is too much of a disconnect between the way you see th

Some Microsoft Tools will Soon Feature AI Capabilities

November 14, 2022

Artificial intelligence has become a popular topic to discuss in the business world, and like just about any current technology trend, you know Microsoft has to hop on the bandwagon with its own solution. Microsoft's new AI-powered image generation tools

3 Statistics to Help Shape Your Business' Cybersecurity

November 14, 2022

We know it's not pleasant to think about your organization succumbing to a cybersecurity attack, but it's a very realistic event that you have to be prepared for. Let's take a look at the statistics and how exactly they are not in your business' favor.

Farewell, Microsoft Office...Hello Microsoft 365!

November 14, 2022

Microsoft's initiative to rebrand Microsoft Office is reaching the final stage of its journey-a plan that has been years in the making. What will this assimilation into the Microsoft 365 brand mean for users of Microsoft's services and products?

What Happens When a Raven Goes Phishing?

November 10, 2022

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I emailed, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of unread mail While I nodded, nearly sleeping, suddenly there came a beeping, As of some notification buzzing, buzzing of a new email "Tis some phisher" I

Understanding How You Get Malware will Help You Avoid It

October 24, 2022

Malware has plagued anyone using technology for a long time, and while security has certainly gone a long way toward protecting users from malware, so too have the threats grown more powerful and dangerous-especially for businesses. Let's take a look at s

Tip of the Week: Set Your Homepage(s) in Chrome

October 20, 2022

We all have our favorite websites that we access all the time. Google Chrome makes it easy to set your favorite to the Home button in the browser window, allowing you to quickly make it back to your home page with a single click. Sure, you could just add

Basic Errors Have Made Hundreds of Applications a Risk to Data

October 20, 2022

Earlier this year, it became known that almost 2,000 mobile applications suffered from some type of security threat, thus putting a lot of sensitive data on the line. Let's examine how you can ensure that your business doesn't suffer from mobile app secur

4 Tips to Apply to Your Video Conferencing

October 20, 2022

Video conferencing is an essential communication tool for modern businesses and their team members. As such, we wanted to share some tips that can help everyone involved, from the conferencing veteran to the remote work newbie. Here are four.

Tip of the Week: Creating an Event in Google Calendar

October 3, 2022

When you receive countless meeting invites or time-sensitive reminders on a day-to-day basis, it's easy to forget a thing or two here and there. If you get an email, wouldn't it be better to just make the event right from your inbox so your calendar can r

Enhance Your Business with New Technology

September 28, 2022

Your business' operations and performance will vary depending on how you choose to invest your IT resources and budget. If you see marked improvements over the years, then you are doing something right. If things remain the same, however, perhaps you coul

Why Quiet Quitting is Counterproductive

September 28, 2022

Have you heard the term "quiet quitting''?" It's been going around lately, and it can be a problem if it isn't addressed. Let's examine what quiet quitting is, what it means for your business, and what you can do to solve it.

Improve Privacy By Managing App Location

September 19, 2022

Mobile devices have cemented themselves in day-to-day life, so much so that people feel uncomfortable when they don't know where their smartphone is or if they don't have it on their person. Furthermore, devices can keep track of your location; this goes

The Scalability of Cloud Solutions Can Help You Stabilize Your Computing Costs

September 19, 2022

The cloud as a computing strategy is helping millions of businesses be the best version of themselves. The main reason for this is the inherent scalability that is made available through cloud solutions. Let's take a look at how scalability benefits a bus

VoIP Is a Powerful Business Tool

September 19, 2022

Communications are important for small businesses, but how much do you pay attention to your telephone system? While it might have been useful in the past, chances are your team members and clients are communicating with you in different ways, rendering y

When Will I Know When I Need to Replace My Laptop?

September 12, 2022

Laptops are remarkable pieces of ingenuity that can perform just about any work-related task without sacrificing portability. However, these amazing devices cannot last forever, and they will inevitably need to be upgraded. Do you know when the appropriat

Managing Workplace Emotions Can Be Difficult

September 12, 2022

Most people will spend about one-third of their lives at work. Naturally, this large amount of time spent away from home can lead to a lot of stress. Emotions can overwhelm your employees and lead them to experience negative side effects that could impact

Tip of the Week: How to Change the Download Location in Chrome

September 12, 2022

By default, when you download a file from the Internet, it will go to your Downloads folder, unless you specify for them to go elsewhere. While this is certainly a fine place for your downloaded files to wind up-at least for the short term-what if you wan

"Backup" and "Disaster Recovery" are Related, But Not Synonymous

September 12, 2022

If you've spent any amount of time around us, you've probably had the importance of data backup and disaster recovery preparation preached to you-probably more than once. However, as closely associated as the two are, they are not the same. Let's explore

Business Technology Challenges You've Got to Think About

September 12, 2022

Business technology is far from the easiest thing to manage, and it's mostly because managing technology is not the sole focus of companies (unless you're us, of course). If you can't overcome your IT challenges, your business could be held back needlessl

There Are Few More Serious Security Problems than Phishing

September 7, 2022

Phishing is a serious matter, so serious that it is responsible for a quarter of all data breaches. Therefore, you need to consider it a threat to your business, whether you think these attacks are obvious or not. Phishing is a popular tool in the hacker'

The Role IT Plays in Your Business Might Be Larger than You Think

September 7, 2022

It's no shock that business executives are already busy enough, but you need to add "knowing more about your IT infrastructure" to that list if you haven't already done so. It's critical that you are on the same page as your IT staff, and this relationshi

Keeping Ahead of IT Problems Can Be a Complete Game Changer

August 22, 2022

You can prevent most problems with your technology infrastructure just by administering basic maintenance to it from time to time. Some companies, however, don't have in-house IT departments to work toward this goal, and we understand this. That's why man

Is Your Business One of These Ransomware Targets?

August 22, 2022

Ransomware does not discriminate by industry, audience, business size, or otherwise. It will always be a threat to your organization, no matter what you do or who you serve. Let's take a look at some of the commonly targeted industries that ransomware is

A Windows Vulnerability found in your Calculator? Here's What You Should Know

August 15, 2022

Sometimes security breaches and hacking attacks come from the most unlikely of sources, even going so far as to utilize trusted applications to infect an endpoint or network. This is the case with a new phishing attack which uses the Calculator applicatio

Managed IT Services Destroy Downtime

August 15, 2022

We live in a time where technology management is confusing, and it's mostly because every business has different strengths, needs, and budgets to work around. What works for one small business won't work for another, and what works for a large enterprise

A Good CRM Is Vital for Your Business

August 12, 2022

Customer relationship management software, or CRM tools, are not just for use by large corporations with a large workforce. They can be used by small businesses, too, and there are several benefits for an SMB to use one. Here are some of the many benefits

6 Extremely Valuable Communications Tools for Business

August 3, 2022

Your employees will look to you to provide guidance throughout the workday, so you should do your best to use the communication mediums at your disposal to stay in touch with them. Granted, the average business has many different ways of communicating inf

The Server Room is The Brains of Your Business

July 27, 2022

Your business runs on its data, and without an infrastructure to support your operations, your productivity will be dead in the water. Most businesses choose to host their data on servers, and if you know anything about these complex pieces of machinery,

Don't Make These Cybersecurity Mistakes Before Going on Vacation

July 27, 2022

Whether you are sitting on a warm beach, taking a scenic train ride out into the countryside, or camping at the foot of a mountain, a vacation can be a great way to disconnect from the everyday buzz of work and screens. Although, if you are like me, you p