Geek Speak

Tech Terms (aka, Geek Speak) is like a Whole New Language
Learning a new language is one of the top 15 hobbies to master during the coronavirus pandemic. What better way to escape the doldrums than to immerse yourself into learning about another country, its culture, and its language! It also paves the way for new possibilities for work, travel (eventually), and meeting new people (virtually, for now).

Discussing technology can be like speaking another language.

Hobbies Are Big Business

Hobbies Rooted in Technology Can Turn Into Careers
Hobbies provide a mental escape from our everyday lives. Here are a few, rooted in technology, that are now big business with lots of jobs available.

Drone Operators: Flying a drone went from being a child’s activity a few years ago to a hobby for enthusiasts and now has become a way for businesses to deliver products.

A Stitch in Time

IT Radix Team Member Shares Her Love for Needlework
There is a lot of truth to the age-old proverb, "a stitch in time saves nine.” If you sort out a problem immediately, it will surely save a lot of extra work later. This adage can be applied to all aspects of our daily lives.

IT Infrastructure Designed Like a Quilt

A Seamless IT Network Design Requires Advanced Planning
Plotting your organization’s IT infrastructure is similar to designing a quilt. You start with an idea—in business, this is a desired outcome that technology can help you create. Whether it’s a quilt or business network, you need to get the ideas out of your head and into reality.

Patch IT Up!

Software Patches are a Part of Essential Preventive Maintenance to Keep Machines and Networks Safe
The expected lifespan of cotton fabric is over 100 years. Yes, that nice blouse or shirt or those pants you look great in can have an extended life of that range! Too bad fashion makes some of these items outdated almost as fast as technology makes hardware and software obsolete! Of course, even during its short fashionable life sometimes that article of clothing might need some patching or repair sewing done to address some rips or tears.

Cathy’s Corner – March 2021

This month we took a “cut” at relating IT to sewing (pun intentional). If you’ve ever tried sewing of any kind, you quickly realize that it is a skill that takes time to master. I can recall trying to sew a dress in high school and it being significantly more difficult than expected.

Learn What Microsoft Teams Can Do For You!

Microsoft Teams Makes Collaborating Between Coworkers a Breeze
Collaboration between coworkers has greatly expanded thanks to Microsoft Teams. And with so many people working remotely, this functionality/capability has never been more necessary.
Microsoft Teams is more than just messaging
When a team is created, users get access to everything that comes with that team.