May 2025 - S3 Technologies

May 30, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Miscellaneous

How Computers Power Our Favorite Media

Entertainment has changed a lot over the past several decades. When not too long ago teams of trained professionals were using ultra sensitive film stock to shoot your favorite movies, flatbed editors in dark rooms to edit them, and elaborate film projectors to show them, today there are digital cameras that rely on digital storage, […]

May 26, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Business

How Downtime Can Sink Your Business (And What to Do About It)

Nothing is more frustrating than when technology should work, but doesn’t for any number of reasons. Of course, it’s also expensive when your technology doesn’t work, which means you’re incurring costs during this downtime period. Today, we want to address the consequences of downtime and what you can do about it to minimize its impact […]

May 23, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Best Practices

Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can’t Afford to Ignore

There are a lot of regulations out there that businesses need to follow, both for their own good and that of their clients, customers, and associates. Many of these regulations—like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—are relatively well known […]

May 21, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Miscellaneous

Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen

With so many emojis out there, you’d think there would always be one that says exactly what you mean in any given situation. Well, Google wants to make this a reality, and with their new Gboard mobile keyboard Emoji Kitchen, you’ll get to take advantage of emojis in fun and exciting new ways, like, for […]

May 19, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Security

Protecting Your Business from Cybercriminals

The methods criminals use to access money and sensitive information have evolved dramatically. That official-looking email requesting an urgent payment, or a sudden system lockdown demanding a ransom; these are no longer rare occurrences but calculated tactics by modern cyber thieves. Cybertheft isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem; it’s sophisticated, and the types of techniques are designed […]

May 16, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Best Practices

Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office

Google has started to implement policies pushing remote staff back to the office, some of which have consequences for noncompliance. This feels like a step in the wrong direction, especially in regards to flexible workplaces and scheduling. Sure, in-person collaboration is great, but it’s hard to argue with the increasing body of proof showcasing the […]

May 14, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Technology

3 Ways to Make Technology More Effective and Safe While Traveling

This summer, do you plan on getting away from the office for a bit? If so, we have some technology tips for you to help you stay safe and secure while on the go. Here are three ways you can prepare for travel with the right technology.

May 12, 2025
By Ben Mroczek
Technology

Break-Fix IT is Stunningly Insufficient for Modern Businesses

Remember the days of watching a loading bar slowly crawl across the screen? Or maybe that distinct screech of a dial-up modem connecting? While technology has rocketed forward since then, some businesses still cling to an outdated approach when it comes to managing their IT: the break-fix method. This means waiting for something to go […]