How Can I Get the Most from my Office Technology?
The technology that is used in your office is integral to your ability to get the job done. As office equipment becomes more efficient, it is essential in this competitive world to get the most out of your office technology. With help from Les Olson Company you can be assured that you are investing in cutting-edge solutions that will help you do more.
It’s ELECTRIFYING: How Surge Protectors Could Save Your Equipment
It’s fairly simple. When there is a power surge, voltage will spike at a level that, if your computer is unprotected, will cause the full force of the voltage to enter the computer system, causing it to fry the hardware and ruin thousands of dollars of equipment. A surge protector serves as a shield for the equipment, blocking or grounding the spike in voltage so that your equipment remains unharmed.
What kind of power supply Does My Copier Need?
Smaller copy machines will usually take a standard 120 volt, 15 amp circuit with the familiar looking outlet you are accustomed to seeing. Larger copiers are going to require more power to run properly. These machines typically require a 120 volt, 20 amp circuit with a dedicated line. This means that this circuit cannot be shared with any other electronics. No power strips that are shared by multiple devices should be used here. Plug that coffee pot in elsewhere!
How Does Managed Print Services Work?
Does Managed Print Services really save businesses money? Let’s take a look at two businesses. One is on an MPS (Managed Print Services) plan and the other is not. The company without MPS purchases re-manufactured* toner cartridges to save money. Let’s say this toner costs $100, yields 2,500 pages, and the toner on each black & white print covers 5% of the page; they pay 4 cents per page. A black & white print with 20% toner coverage costs them 16 cents! Any maintenance or service required is an additional cost.
What is the best way to pay for office equipment?
As a sales rep, many people ask me: is it better to purchase or lease office equipment? The answer is there are benefits to both! Every office is different, but what is most important is whether or not your equipment is meeting your needs.
Is WannaCry Making You Wanna Cry?
Picture this. You are working on an important proposal at your company workstation when all of a sudden, your screen goes black. You receive a small, striking message on the top of your monitor: “Your files are being held for ransom.” What do you do? How can you fix it? Will your files ever be recovered? This is a small example of what can happen when you are not protected from ransomware.
Why is it so Important to Update Your Computer Operating System?
Often it can be hard to determine when it’s time to update your computer operating system. Recently Microsoft has announced that it will no longer offer product support for Windows Vista. With this announcement, many Microsoft users will need to update.
4 Solutions to Maximize Small Office Space
If you own a small business and your office is bursting at the seams, you know it’s important to save space any way you can. Luckily, we live in an era where technology is making it easier to do more with less space. Here are some tips for saving valuable real estate in your office, all while increasing productivity.
Improved Office Productivity in 5 Easy Tips
It’s the start of another day; another pair of business slacks and another eight hours under fluorescent lighting. Yes, it is a work day; so how do you make those eight hours count? Staying productive leads to success. Truly, no one ever became successful by doing nothing. Follow these insanely easy steps to make your work day more productive.
How The Internet Became a Cybercriminal’s Playground
We are in a great era of technology; a vast collection of knowledge is quite literally at our fingertips, available at every moment. Social media, webmail, blogs, and websites have become toys in our playground.
Why Small Businesses Should Outsource IT
If you own or manage a small business, you probably wear many different hats, pitching in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly. You really go above and beyond, but some things are better left to the experts, and your time could be better spent focusing on your core responsibilities.
The IT Pro’s Guide to Choosing a Copier
If you’re an I.T. Pro, you’re expected to take care of a lot. Your MFPs and Printers shouldn’t add to your workload. How do you choose the right Multi-function Copier or Printer?
