Small Firms Get The Most Out Of Your Technology – Actively Manage It
Your technology infrastructure is the hardware, software and people that support your business. So, how can you get your technology investment to pay off for you? You have to manage it. Technology can make you more efficient and effective but only if you actively manage it.
To get the most out of your hardware, you must run it under optimal conditions. Ideally, hardware runs best in climate controlled areas. Generally speaking, temperatures under 75 degrees with 30 to 50% humidity is good for most computers. High heat and direct sunlight will cause a computer to run hot. Excessive heat will reduce the computer’s life expectancy over time.
Do you have dust and dirt around your computer’s fans? There are probably clumps of dust and dirt inside your computer, too. Excessive dirt and dust may contribute to a computer running hot also. That’s why it is important to take your computer outside at least once a year and blow out the inside with compressed air.
Maximizing your software investment is a little more complicated. First of all, you must find out what...