Posts written by:
Dave Monahan
We have been driving success through technology for BC businesses for over 20 years. We have learned a lot about why our Dolfans love us and how to better deliver our services. We came up with 10 reasons to choose us when reconsidering your IT services. 1.Results: We deliver effective, GUARANTEED IT support as part…
Read MoreToo many organizations aren’t monitoring how much of their own internal time they are spending supporting their own IT infrastructure and tech support for their own network. Perhaps it is only “from time to time”, but often when people dig in they find out that 10%-50% of a key employee’s time is spent on tech…
Read MoreNow that most of us largely operate in the cloud and have multiple computers, it’s ideal to have the same browsing experience. Syncing your account in Google Chrome can help ease the transition and keep you productive. Here’s how to do it: Simply, sign in to Chrome, navigate to your settings and turn the sync…
Read MoreMay 1st marks 17 years in business for Smart Dolphins. Boom! 17 years ago, I was simply hoping to build a “bona fide business”. Fresh out of school, the challenge ahead was large and exciting. There wasn’t an exact goal defined here, but at some point in the past 17 years, Smart Dolphins indeed became…
Read MoreWith so many devices connecting to the Internet in this day and age, we have to be more vigilant than ever. For owners of Smart TV’s, be on the lookout for a ransomware known as “FLocker.” FLocker, short for “Frantic Locker,” is a lock-screen ransomware that locks your Smart TV and proceeds to demand payment…
Read MoreOops. You accidentally deleted that email, AND emptied your deleted items! Mistakes happen so don’t worry, it’s not too late. If you’re using Outlook 2016 try this: Select the Deleted Items folder. A new button will appear on the top ribbon that says Recover Deleted Items from Server. A Recover Deleted Items window will open.…
Read MoreWe all know that we need to have a good backup system for our data. Sometimes, having a backup of a company’s IT employee is overlooked. A single-person IT department is a big challenge and a risk from a business continuity perspective. Even something as simple as an illness or a vacation can cause a…
Read MoreYesterday, CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named Smart Dolphins IT Solutions on its 2017 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. Their offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational…
Read MoreIf you’re an iPhone user, you may find that over time, even if you do not add more apps or videos, you start to run low on available space. The culprit particularly with social media apps and text message/imessage is something stored called “Documents and Data.” You can clear your documents and data with this…
Read MoreIf you are at all like me, you tap a lot of keys throughout your day. So, let us explore the joys of typing, seriously. Discover how you may improve speed, be more productive and relish in the many rewarding benefits of typing efficiency. I estimate that I type for 2,000 hours and make 20,653,395…
Read More