Archive for the ‘Productivity’ Category

5 Ways to Customize Windows 11 to Improve Productivity

Microsoft Windows 11 has been available since October 2021.  However, though the newest version of the OS has been available for about two years, I preferred to continue using Windows 10, waiting for the latest version to become as stable…

Competitor Series: FileCloud vs CTERA

In our blog last week we went over the difference between FileCloud and Egnyte and what you might want to look for when selecting a top-notch CCP (content collaboration platform). This week, we’re continuing our competitor series and reviewing FileCloud…

Competitor Series: FileCloud vs Egnyte 2022

When it comes to Content Collaboration Platforms (or CCP) we think FileCloud is the superior solution with its hyper-security, compliance options, and collaboration tools like Workflow Automation. However, we know that there are other solid solutions around. We’ve written several…

Content Lifecycles are Easy with FileCloud

What is a Content Lifecycle? It used to feel like 90% of office jobs were dealing with paper. Think of something simple, like going to a doctor: When you arrive, you’re given a document on a clipboard to fill out,…

3-2-1 Backup Strategy – Part 3: External Backup via Cloud Service

Now that we have covered backing up your computer and mobile devices locally using an external hard drive or a NAS, we can now set up our final security measure: backing up data via third-party cloud service. There are many…

3-2-1 Backup Strategy – Part 2: Mobile Devices

Back Up Your Mobile Device Following our first article on the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy, we are now going to discuss backing up your mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.). While both Android and iOS devices have their own cloud storage backup…

3-2-1 Backup Strategy – Part 1: Desktop/Laptop Computers

Many people know that backups are a good idea, yet not everyone acts to ensure their data is backed up in case a device is stolen, lost, or damaged. By device, we’re not specifically talking about your smartphone; this term…

VPAT and Keyboard Shortcuts in FileCloud

Web Accessibility Series – Part 1. To read Part 2, click here.  One of the quickest ways to boost productivity is to use keyboard shortcuts. Being able to click a button or two and get the results you need reduces…

How to Automate Business Processes

What is Business Process Automation? For as long as humans have worked, we have used innovation to make work easier and more efficient. Business Process Automation (BPA) is simply the newest name for this strategy and takes advantage of modern…

A Deep Dive into Workflow Automation

  Over the past few decades, organizations have faced the challenge of digital transformation. How do you transition from and improve a workplace previously dominated by email, phones, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and hand-written notes? Each of these tools is based mainly…