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Season’s Greetings from PCM

As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to take a moment and send season’s greetings from all of us. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.

Ed & Henrietta VanderLaan, Adrian VanderLaan and staff:

Maurice Brink, Gary Halbig, Joel Harsevoort, Mark Kottelenberg, Mickael Moco, Tina Morris, Scott Ritchie, Mike Tigchelaar, Alvar Vandenbeukel, David VanderMeulen and Allen Zwicker.

Here’s how to tidy up your workstations

A tidy workstation helps employees be more productive. Cleanliness also contributes to better employee health, safety, and office hardware maintenance. Keep your computers and mobile devices dirt- and dust-free with these tips.

Desktop monitors

You spend several hours looking at your computer monitor, so it’s important to make sure it doesn’t have any dust or smudges.

Tips to optimize your VoIP systems for the holidays

December 13th, 2021 VoIP

Many customer-facing businesses often experience a surge in customer calls during the holidays. It’s therefore important that your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems are capable of handling the increased network demands and activity during one of the busiest times of the year.

Here’s how to speed up Google Chrome

In 2008, Google introduced Chrome web browser, and it quickly became widely popular because of its remarkable speed and user-friendliness. However, it can become sluggish over time, especially if you’ve installed extras such as extensions and other add-ons.

UPS: A must-have for network equipment

Power outages can happen anytime and for a number of reasons, including accidents and natural disasters such as fires and hurricanes. While there’s little your business can do to prevent a power outage, you can mitigate its impacts on your operations by deploying an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for your computers and networking equipment.

Printer security tips to prevent cyberattacks against your business

Business leaders invest a lot of time and resources into cybersecurity because they understand that protecting sensitive data is a necessity in the digital age. One business component that often gets overlooked are business printers. They are also vulnerable to cyberattacks, so make sure to follow these tips to ensure your company stays protected.

Wi-Fi issues? Here are some easy fixes

A fast and reliable internet connection is a necessity for many businesses, as it helps ensure efficient and productive operations. However, what do you do when you encounter connectivity issues or slow internet speeds? Below are some solutions to five of the most common Wi-Fi problems.

5 Signs of a VoIP system security breach

November 19th, 2021 VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems are game-changing, allowing users to make and receive calls from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Unfortunately, they’re not completely safe from cyberthreats. If you have a VoIP phone system, watch out for these five signs that it is being hacked.

Maximize your efficiency with these Outlook tips

Microsoft Outlook comes with a raft of features that make managing your busy schedule and boosting your productivity easier. If you find Outlook’s myriad capabilities a little overwhelming, don’t worry — these tips and tricks will have you using Outlook like a pro in no time.