Everyone wants to get the most life out of their computer investments. Upgrading the RAM and hard drive can make a significant improvement in the performance of your computer. […]
2 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Company’s Computers
Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 for Free
The upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is still free. Windows 7 has not been supported since January 14th, 2020. As we get further away from the End-of-Life date Windows 7 will become less secure because there are no security updates. Software developers will stop supporting Windows 7 and their updates may not work […]
3 Necessities to Securing Your Computer and Network
Securing your computer and network requires a layered approach to properly protect your business. The 3 necessary areas that need to be protected are access to internet resources, internet gateway, workstations, and network devices. […]
Which Windows “Power Plan” Should You Use?
By default, Windows sets the Power Plan to Balanced. This allows your computer to automatically increase CPU speed as demand increases. […]
3 Simple Ways to Change Power Settings in Windows 10
Perhaps the simplest way to change the Power Plan is using the Windows Settings. This simplified view contains the 3 most common settings users are looking to change. You can change how soon the screen turns off when the computer is plugged in, the idle time before the computer goes to sleep, and change the Power Plan. […]
Microsoft’s PDF Manager is Free Until July 3rd
If you create PDFs from other PDFs, Microsoft’s PDF Manager is a great tool to add to your toolbox. I rarely need to make changes to PDFs besides reordering, combining, or typing on forms. PDF Xchange has been my go-to program for over a decade but reordering and combing is cumbersome. […]
Windows 11 Requirements Leave Older Computers Behind
The Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip and a 64-bit processor will disqualify many computers over 3 years old. The TPM requirement alone will be a deal killer for many computers. However, the 64-bit processor requirement will affect primarily low-budget computers. If a computer that shipped with the 32-bit version of Windows has a 64-bit processor, the 64-bit version of Windows can be installed. […]
What Is “Scope-Creep” & How To Avoid It
What is “Scope-Creep”? Scope-Creep is also called feature creep or requirement creep and is any change added to a project that negatively affects deadlines or the budget of a project. Often scope-creep slowly accumulates until it becomes a noticeable detriment to project deadlines. Even the most meticulously planned project will discover unforeseen circumstances that require […]
5 Key Project Planning Steps For Success
Every successful project includes a planning phase. Jumping into any project without a solid plan is planning for failure. […]
3CX SMS and Facebook Messenger Integration
At GMT Solutions we are constantly rolling out new features from our partner 3CX. The latest version of 3CX’s phone system includes SMS and Facebook Messenger integration. Answer calls, live chat with customers and colleagues, Facebook messages from your Facebook pages, and business texting from one single platform. Access all these great features on all […]