Omnis Technologies Blog
Microsoft Teams for Video Conferencing
If your business is running Microsoft Office apps, consider using the Microsoft Teams app for your video conferencing. The scope of this demo is limited to the app’s free features so Microsoft 365 customers will have more tools to work with. After testing free Teams video calls for a day, here are my main takeaways. […]
How to Access Your Work PC from Home with Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop is a free service provided by Google. We recommend it for quickly and securely accessing your work device from home or while you’re traveling. You will need: An active Google or Gmail account Google Chrome installed Admin download permissions Installing the Google Remote Desktop App on Your Work PC Open Google Chrome […]
How to Change Zoom Views and Windows: Sharing Screens, Gallery View, and Side-by-side Mode
For me, the hardest part of using Zoom for video conferencing is managing the screen layout. The window changes so frequently when screens are shared, participants join or leave, or the video window changes places. You can’t focus on the meeting when you’re trying to keep up with the layout changes. So I’ve defined the […]
Gmail vs Outlook for Business Email
If you’re starting a business or upgrading an in-house email solution to the cloud, how do you choose an email provider? For most, the choice is Gmail or Outlook. They’re the industry standards because they’re developed by Google and Microsoft, respectively. These power-house companies have the resources to support an email service suitable for business […]
How Google’s G Suite Helps Your Business Work Faster
G Suite was developed to maximize a business’s productivity and smooth out its operations. A subscription includes email, cloud storage, web-based productivity software like Word and Excel, and more. Since it’s all developed by Google, each part integrates seamlessly. So how much does this cost? Only $5/month per user. That’s much less than you’d spend […]
IT Policies for Remote Workers that Your Business Should Implement
Home PCs expose your entire business’s network to risk. At home, your employees don’t have the robust security measures your company machines have. If their hard drive happens to have a malicious file, connecting to your company’s server could spread a virus to every machine linked to it. These policies assist in preventing that scenario. […]
Microsoft 365 vs Office 2019: Why The Monthly Fee is Worth It
You’re probably used to buying a copy of Microsoft Office and keeping it for several years until it’s so out of date that it loses compatibility with your PC or other software. Then, you’re forced to plunk down another large chunk of change ($250 or more) to upgrade to the newest version of Office, only […]
How to Set Up Your Business to Work Remotely
For the time being, working from home is a necessity for a lot of people. This is a daunting scenario if you’re used to working at the same desk every day. You’re accustomed to your computer, chair, and overall workflow. To get work done away from the office, you may have considered transferring your files […]
Which Web Browser Should My Business Use?
Like many technologies that businesses use, there are several options for web browsers. Options are nice to have, but when you’re not sure which is best, they can lead you to unnecessary pain. Let’s take a look at the options. Internet Explorer – Not a real option According to W3school’s global stats, Internet Explorer is […]
Secure WiFi for Business Travelers and Business Owners
Without the proper precautions, a wifi network could be an open door to your private information. When you’re looking at a list of available networks, it’s tempting to pick one without a lock icon next to it. If there’s no password, you’ll connect quickly and easily and you won’t give it a second thought once […]