What should I do about a "Low Disk Space" error? Disk space refers to the storage capacity of your computer. ( But what is the difference between memory and storage? ) In most business cases, the capacity maxes out at around 500GB. This is usually m... Tech Tips May 19, 2018 Lighthouse IT Blog
What are HTTP Cookies and why can't I eat them...? When you think of cookies you probably imagine sweet sugar cookies or rich chocolate chip, but in terms of computers unfortunately this is not the case. Browser cookies, otherwise known as an HTTP Coo... Tech Tips Apr 20, 2018 Lighthouse IT Blog
Building a Network - Starting from Scratch The first steps to building a network are actually quite simple; that is to say that you know where to even begin. I would like to try and help ease some of the initial questions and problems that you... Tech Tips Jan 19, 2018 Lighthouse IT Blog
Identifying Computer Display Connectors There are several types of ports that computers and monitor both use and share information, or simply display it. The main job of these computer display connectors is to transfer data and information.... Tech Tips Dec 29, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
What is the Difference Between Memory and Storage? RAM (DIMMS) and Disks (Drives) A computer must have both memory and storage to function properly. Despite both sounding like they do the same job, each has their own task and need each other to functi... Tech Tips Nov 21, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
Why Documentation Can Streamline Any Business Benefits of having a Knowledge-base As an IT company, we see the internal affairs of many different businesses. A general theme that we see is that companies without some sort of way to track their in... Tech Tips Nov 7, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
Creating And Maintaining A Successful Network Consolidating your Network Have you ever wondered just how your IT guy does it? Maintaining a successful network like that? Maybe you own a small business and are searching for a cheaper way to handle... Tech Tips Oct 19, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
What is RAM and how does my computer use it? RAM, also known as random access memory or sometimes system memory, is one of the more important parts of your computer. It is usually associated with DRAM, which is the type of memory module. It is r... Tech Tips Oct 12, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
The Clutter Folder Office365 users may have encountered a unique folder in their mailbox. It's called the Clutter folder, and I'll give you a quick, un-cluttered break-down. I'm sure you know what the Junk folder is and... Tech Tips Oct 5, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
Why do Businesses Use Office 365? So is Office 365 really that big a deal? As we all know, Office 365 is something that has become more prevalent in the workplace. But why? This suite of programs works as your one-stop-shop for the ev... Tech Tips Sep 21, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
Harmony with Collaboration & Communication Tools in Office 365 Communication in the work place can be difficult, but being able to converse with team-members and understand their roles is necessary to getting projects completed on time. There are so many tools ou... Tech Tips Sep 14, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog
Why is a VoIP phone better than traditional Analog phone systems? The difference: IP phones are great, especially as business phones! They offer much more than the traditional way most businesses use, analog. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems are bet... Tech Tips Sep 7, 2017 Lighthouse IT Blog