How To Be "Tech Savvy" in Today's Age
A step-by-step guide to help you keep up with today’s IT demands
Things might be running smoothly for your business right now, but don’t get too comfortable. The technology landscape is constantly evolving and your competitors are on a relentless pursuit to gain a leg up. There’s not enough time to relax, either. If your business isn’t running efficiently, there’s a good chance you’ll probably fall behind the curve.
Here are the two biggest areas you need to focus on:
Internet and Network Accessibility
Are you having trouble trouble connecting to the internet? Have there been multiple complaints about website activity? Whether it’s restricted access to specific sites or slow internet speeds, there’s clearly an underlying issue linked to your network or IP service. If you’re experiencing inefficiencies with your internet capabilities, make sure to check the following:
1. Your Internet Bill
Did you pay your internet provider last month? Are you caught up on all payments? If you have outstanding expenses to take care of, it’s possible that your internet access was cut off. Check your bills, track your payments, and make sure all transactions are met on time.
2. Other Websites and Internet Services
Is your email working? Do you have access to other websites? Can you communicate with teammates in your network? If you answered no to any of the questions above, then you are experiencing network disputes. These issues can be linked to security breaches, hardware problems, or capacity limitations.
3. The “F” Drive
The F drive is a personal space on network-driven devices. It’s only accessible to specific users logged into your computer. If you can’t access the files saved to your F drive, there’s a chance your data is missing.
The Printing Infrastructure
Gone are the days of endless struggles with printers. Think back to the days when errors never made sense and you spent hours changing paper sizes. Today’s printing technology is much more reliable. They communicate better, print faster, and last longer. At least, that should be the case. Unfortunately, there’s no perfect situation.
What if we told you that printer problems are a leading issue in today’s IT support world? That’s the harsh reality many companies have to deal with. Believe it or not, printers often cause the biggest headaches for IT support groups. If your printer decides to take a nap, it doesn't necessarily have to replace the system.
Instead of wasting your time blaming others when something doesn’t go right with the printing technology, here’s a few best practices that can help catch things up to speed:
- Resend the print to your computer
- Check the cable connection
- Restart the print spooler
- Restart the system as a whole
- Reinstall your printer destination
- Install a new driver
- Change the printing port
The Orange Crew Is Here To Help
The Orange Crew is always on the cusp of innovation. It’s our job to keep organizations on the cutting edge with their office technology. Whether it’s a network, internet, or printing-related matter, we can help you secure the advantages of a tech-savvy environment.
Contact us to book a free technology consultation with one of our certified experts.