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Don’t Let Your Employees Fall for a Juice Jacking Attack!

May 24, 2022

Most people cannot go far without their phones being by their side. Smartphones have become a constant companion to most and represent an instant connection with the outside world. In fact, 74 percent of Americans say they feel uneasy about leaving their phone at home when they go out, and 53 percent say that they have never gone longer than 24 hours without their smartphone. This dependency on that tiny computer we can fit in our pocket is one of the reasons that people feel anxious when their battery is running low. Almost half of all smartphone users feel panic and anxiety when their battery goes below 20 percent. This is especially true when you are away from home or

6 Ways AR/VR Opportunities Could Transform Your Business Soon

May 24, 2022

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications may still seem like something that is far into the future of practicality for business use, but the future is coming faster than you may think. Between 2021 and 2028, the global AR/VR market is expected to expand over 800% to more than 250 billion dollars. And while this technology is currently being used heavily in gaming and entertainment, it is quickly making its way into areas like construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. People are looking for more ways to connect in the virtual world as if they were in the physical world. This includes things like walking through the Louvre without needing to fly to Paris and being able to troubleshoot

5 Critical Areas of Cloud Security You Should Have in Place

April 26, 2022

You will often hear that the cloud is the future of business. It is easy to see why people think so. The cloud’s flexibility, agility, and scalability appeal to companies of all sizes. In line with this, 59% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) using cloud services report significant productivity benefits from it, compared to 30% of those not yet in the cloud. There are also cost efficiencies to be gained from using the cloud. Eighty-two percent of SMBs report reduced costs as a result of adopting cloud technology. However, as with all tools that harness the power of the internet, cloud computing is not without its security risks. Unless you have a thorough cyber security strategy in place, your cloud could

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Women’s History Month Recognition

March 31, 2022

Check this out, our leader, Beth Tinsman, was featured by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce in honor of Women’s History Month in March 2022. The team at Twin State Tech is proud of her accomplishments and community involvement. Read more about this interview next. “In honor of Women’s History Month, the Quad Cities Chamber reached out to Women Leaders to learn more about their story! Meet Beth Tinsman President of Twin State Technical Services! When we asked Beth to tell us more about the history of her professional career she said “I discovered computer science and technology in college, and during my junior year worked at IBM as a college student. I went on to spend 12 years at

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Microsoft 365 Groups vs Distribution Lists – What You Need to Know

March 30, 2022

If your company is thinking about moving to Office 365 – or you have already – then welcome to the club! You are now one of the one billion people harnessing the power of Microsoft’s suite of apps to improve business efficiency and enhance productivity. Microsoft has been one of the big guys for a long time – but it really came into its own in 2020, when many organizations were forced to embrace remote working. In fact, Microsoft Office 365 witnessed a 21% rise in usage to 258 million users in 2020, and the number of Teams users went from 20 million in 2019 to 115 million in 2020. It is fair to say that Microsoft is great – and Office 365

TSTS Client Event: An Intro to Our New Customer Portal

March 24, 2022

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Wrapped Apps: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Make an App

February 24, 2022

People are increasingly accessing the internet through mobile devices rather than desktops. Microsoft estimates that smartphones and tablets are now the dominant productivity tool, with 80% of the workload on average being done through mobile. In 2020, mobile devices accounted for 64% of all internet visits, and desktops accounted for just 36%, further illustrating the transition of ecommerce and internet searches to smaller screens. Therefore, companies that want to reach new customers should think about the mobile experience first when designing an online presence. Many websites still aren’t perfectly responsive, which leads to frustration and users leaving a site because it’s too hard to navigate on a small mobile screen. For the best experience, many companies are turning their websites into mobile apps. Providing product

4 Tips for Improving Your Workflow Using SharePoint in Microsoft 365

February 24, 2022

The pandemic accelerated many organizations’ adoptions of cloud technology. During 2020, 57.3% of surveyed businesses completed a SharePoint or Microsoft 365 migration, with 83.6% stating the project either proceeded on schedule or was accelerated. Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud services in the world, and it comes with so many applications that some of these can go unused. Companies leave value on the table because they’re not sure how to best utilize apps to enable their team. SharePoint is one of the often-misunderstood applications in Microsoft 365. It enables rich intranets where organizations can share information in a more visually engaging format. It also acts as a foundation for document workflows. The workflows in SharePoint can help

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6 Ways to Leverage Video Marketing to Generate Leads & Sales

January 19, 2022

Today’s marketing is about engaging audiences online, which is where people spend most of their time now. If you want to compete for attention, you have to utilize different types of content to inform your audience about your products. One of the most impactful methods is videos. 72% of consumers say that they’d rather learn about a product or service via video, and 78% of people watch online videos at least once per week. Video marketing can explain a complicated product in just a few minutes by showing what it can accomplish. Providing the same level of comprehension on a web page might take several paragraphs of text. You can also make a more meaningful connection with your audience through

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Pros & Cons of Using Facebook or Google for Logins

January 19, 2022

A few years back, large cloud services like Google and Facebook, began allowing other websites and services to authenticate new users through their websites. OAuth, which stands for Open Authorization allows signing in to services such as Zoom, without setting up a new account; instead, it uses Google ID or Facebook login information. Many find this convenient, as it helps them avoid creating yet another new account username and password. But is it a good practice, or does it leave you more susceptible to an account breach? How Does a Single Solution Log-in Work? When you choose to create an account on a 3rd party website using your Facebook or Google ID, your basic account information (name, email, etc.) is shared with

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Don’t Let Your Employees Fall for a Juice Jacking Attack!

6 Ways AR/VR Opportunities Could Transform Your Business Soon

Women’s History Month Recognition

Microsoft 365 Groups vs Distribution Lists – What You Need to Know

TSTS Client Event: An Intro to Our New Customer Portal

Wrapped Apps: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Make an App

4 Tips for Improving Your Workflow Using SharePoint in Microsoft 365

6 Ways to Leverage Video Marketing to Generate Leads & Sales

Pros & Cons of Using Facebook or Google for Logins

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