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Voyage Technology has been serving the Beaver Dam area since 1999, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Why the Most Famous Cliché in All of IT Actually Works

Why the Most Famous Cliché in All of IT Actually Works

Imagine your personal workspace after a frantic, demanding week of back-to-back projects. You likely have file folders stacked precariously, three half-empty coffee cups, and sticky notes clinging to every available surface. Eventually, finding a single pen becomes a monumental task.

Not unlike a cluttered workspace, when a computer runs for weeks without a break, background processes pile up and clog memory. This can create some truly irksome problems… problems that just so happen to have a somewhat infamous fix.

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How to Keep Aging Business Computers Running Smoothly

How to Keep Aging Business Computers Running Smoothly

Outdated workstations cause daily frustration and create security risks across your organization. Rising hardware costs and lingering supply chain delays make full replacement difficult for most operating budgets right now. You need practical ways to keep your existing infrastructure moving efficiently.

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Stop Reactive Hardware Upgrades with a 12-Week Sprint

Stop Reactive Hardware Upgrades with a 12-Week Sprint

For many small businesses, upgrading IT hardware feels a lot like a trip to the dentist: it gets delayed until the pain becomes completely unbearable. Waiting for devices to die before replacing them leads to the ultimate budget trap—buying an entire fleet of new tech all at once.

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The Business Reality of Hardware Lifecycles

The Business Reality of Hardware Lifecycles

Most business owners treat their office computers like breakroom microwaves: they expect them to work until they physically stop turning on. It’s a logical approach for a toaster, but in the professional world, a computer becomes "old" long before it actually breaks.

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How to Manage BYOD (Without the Headache)

With smartphones as accessible as they are, it’s no small wonder how company-only policies have all but faded into obscurity in the workplace. Whether you allow it or not, you can bet that your team is using their smartphones to get work done, whether it’s checking email from their couch or sending you a quick DM. In other words, you need a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, as it is practically the new accepted standard.

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Before You Dispose of Your Hardware, Make Sure You Dispose of Your Data

Before You Dispose of Your Hardware, Make Sure You Dispose of Your Data

When the time comes to upgrade any of your business tech, it makes sense that most of your attention would be on maximizing the value you get out of your new hardware. However, it is critical that you also continue to think about your discarded hardware… specifically, the data it contains.

In short, deleting files simply isn’t enough. You need to be confident that any information is truly purged or physically destroyed when you’re replacing your hardware.

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You Need to Temperature-Proof Your Business, Starting with Its Infrastructure

You Need to Temperature-Proof Your Business, Starting with Its Infrastructure

The climate is a weird, weird thing… and when you introduce it to your critical business tech, things only get weirder. Extreme temperatures are harmful to technology at whichever end of the spectrum you’re talking about, hot or cold.

In short, the wrong temperature conditions can kill your tech prematurely.

This makes it essential that your business IT is properly prepped for such extremes, regardless of which end of the spectrum seems more likely. That’s where we can help.

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A Hard Look at Your On-Premise Server

A Hard Look at Your On-Premise Server

Many modern businesses rely on in-house server hardware, enjoying the perceived sense of security it provides. After all, you can see it, you can touch it, your data is literally at arm’s reach… what could happen?

Well, a brownout… and that’s just for starters.

While there are many benefits to an in-house infrastructure, there are also many shortcomings. For one, your business is among the most dangerous places to store your data.

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The Data Centers Powering the AI Revolution Are Seriously Impressive

The Data Centers Powering the AI Revolution Are Seriously Impressive

Artificial intelligence has reshaped the relationship that many people have with technology, and especially how we work and communicate. Despite this, there are plenty of challenges that the technology faces—especially if it wants to remain sustainable. Today, we want to look at the fuel that keeps these platforms running—the data center—and why it’s important to consider them in the context of the AI conversation.

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The Pros and Cons of Data Centers in the Age of AI

The Pros and Cons of Data Centers in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is practically now a household name, and it’s changing the way we think about work, communication, and even innovation. It takes a lot of power and infrastructure to fuel these systems, however, and they wouldn’t be possible without the data center. These structures are the powerhouses that enable AI, but what does a data center for AI look like?

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Recycling Your Business’ Old Tech is Extremely Important

Recycling Your Business’ Old Tech is Extremely Important

So, one of your devices—let’s say it’s a computer monitor—finally gives up the ghost and dies on you. What do you do?

Too many people would answer this question by simply tossing the offending monitor into the trash, even though that would be precisely the wrong move. Let’s go over how to properly dispose of your old technology and review the many reasons it is essential to do so.

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How to Store a Hard Drive (Safely)

How to Store a Hard Drive (Safely)

Data storage is an evergreen issue for businesses, and the best solution seems to change with every new innovation. That said, the principles behind effective data storage seem to be fairly cut and dry. Today, we want to share some data storage best practices that transcend time.

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Tip of the Week: Improve Your Network Through Router Placement

Tip of the Week: Improve Your Network Through Router Placement

A solid Wi-Fi connection is a necessity, not a luxury. To provide your team with the best possible wireless connection, you need to choose the right router and place it correctly. It's best for a business to buy its own modem and router, rather than renting a combined device from an internet provider. This gives you full control over your network and allows you to select hardware that fits your specific needs.

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Cooling Needs are a Hotter and Hotter Topic

Cooling Needs are a Hotter and Hotter Topic

Computers generate heat as they work, which is why laptops and desktops have fans and massive cloud computing server farms have equally massive climate control systems. Devices of any scale need to be properly cooled to maintain their functionality.

The problem is that we have numerous cloud-based resources available, and the cooling needs we’ve created have led to significant environmental and financial requirements. 

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What Is Legacy Technology Costing Your Business?

What Is Legacy Technology Costing Your Business?

It is certainly tempting to squeeze every last drop of life out of existing equipment. After all, why spend money on new computers or servers if the old ones still technically work? You may view this as frugal, but ironically not spending on the updated IT your business needs can lead to leaving significant revenue on the table. The truth is, holding onto outdated hardware can silently, yet significantly, bleed your business dry.

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Adjusting Your Business IT Approach Can Bring Greater Outcomes

Adjusting Your Business IT Approach Can Bring Greater Outcomes

Is your business technology a tangled web of frustrations? You're certainly not navigating this digital dilemma alone. We frequently hear from organizations grappling with sluggish networks, outdated software that feels like a relic from the dial-up era, and the ever-present anxiety of safeguarding crucial business data.

This technological turbulence doesn't have to be your reality. Today, we're charting a course to help you reconstruct your IT infrastructure from the ground up, paving the way for smoother operations and greater peace of mind.

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Technology Drives Inventory Management

Technology Drives Inventory Management

It’s always good to know what kind of technological assets your business has at any given time, but some business owners don’t keep a detailed inventory. If you don’t know what you have, how will you know what you need? Let’s discuss some of the ways you can manage your IT inventory or make your current practices more effective.

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The NSA Says You Need to Reboot Your Mobile Device

The NSA Says You Need to Reboot Your Mobile Device

When did you last turn your mobile device off and on again?

While any IT provider worth their salt would be the first to tell you that this is troubleshooting 101, another source also recommends a quick reboot every so often: the National Security Agency.

Let’s explore why the NSA shared this advice and what difference following it can make.

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What Happens When Even the Backups Fail?

What Happens When Even the Backups Fail?

If the Internet has made one thing in popular culture abundantly clear, nostalgia is a potent force. It makes us look back on our formative years to experiences that shaped who we are today. One such example is music, but what would you say if we told you that this music could disappear forever?

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COPE and BYOD: Two Options for Mobile Device Management

COPE and BYOD: Two Options for Mobile Device Management

With mobile devices playing a crucial role in modern business  it’s extremely important to have a clear plan for managing them. Unfortunately, this isn’t so cut and dry. Today, we’ll explore the differences between two of the most popular mobile management strategies: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled (COPE).

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