Tech Terminology: USB-C The difference between USB Type A, B, & C

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We often take for granted that people know what we are talking about when we talk about popular connectors, but really how do these systems work? For this week’s tech term, we are going to take a look at something we all have used and probably are actively using: the Universal Serial Bus (USB). We […]

Tech Terminology: Network

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Network is a word that’s commonly seen in the office environment in many different ways. In particular, you’re likely to hear about network security, network maintenance, social networking, and switches, but what does it all mean? In this week’s tech term, we’re going to address what a network is and how it works to tie […]

Tech Terminology: PDF

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While the world is still effectively split between PCs and Macs, we have at least one file format that bridges the divide: the PDF. This file format became standard in business communications,and is now used the world over. Today, we’ll dive into the history of the Portable Document Format and why it is so well-suited […]

IT Buzzwords to Know in 2021

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IT is filled with often-abused buzzwords. Let’s cut through and get to the quick of what these buzzwords really mean.

Tech Terminology: Print Toner

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Businesses all over the world are making strides to limit printed documents if they aren’t needed, and a large part of this is that printers require a lot of specific resources. Depending on the model, a printer might need ink, but the laser printers require a product called “toner” to work as intended. This week’s […]