In the years we’ve been looking after businesses around here, we’ve noticed there are two different ways that owners and managers buy IT and technology. Some see it as an expense. Others see it as an investment. We choose not to work with the first group. It never ends well! Don’t get us wrong; all…
A good quality webcam has become a must-have tool over the last two years. Without them, business meetings would have been a lot more confusing, and let’s face it, boring. But hackers are finding new ways to spy on us using our own cameras. They can use rogue websites and apps to gain…
A well-delivered IT solution ensures your business, no matter the size, is agile, effective, efficient, and secure against every threat. Unfortunately, not all IT services are created equal. Some IT services will leave your business with inexcusable downtimes, unexpected hidden fees, and short lifecycles. The good news is you don’t have to settle for…
EXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling Excel is great for looking at lots of data, but when you can’t see the column or row headers, you must scroll back and forth to check what the data means. Did you know there’s a great time saver which can lock the headers in place? Here’s how…
POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides If you want to create a PowerPoint presentation that will impress, consider adding sound. Music, sound effects and audio files can make your presentation stand out. It’s a lot simpler than you think. POWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention When you’re presenting in PowerPoint, how do you focus…
TEAMS: Blur or change your background on a video call Got a video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? Did you know you can blur your background or change it entirely in Teams? Here’s how to make your backdrop look professional, without having to do any tidying. TEAMS: Look like you are in…
WORD: Concentrate and type more Sometimes when you’re writing an important Word document, it’s too easy to be distracted by all the menus and buttons. Did you know you can remove the clutter from Word and put it into Focus mode… with just one click? Here’s how. WORD: Do whatever you want with one click If…
At Newave Solutions, we recognize doing business in our industry means we need to be prepared for any eventuality that may come our way. Because we’re located in Oklahoma, we prepared for common disasters like tornadoes and heavy winds, and the uncommon disasters, like ice storms. This paid off when, in March of 2020,…
As a technology provider, we always say we don’t just work with our clients – we partner with them for mutual success. A critical part of that is being there to help when something goes wrong. That means running a friendly and efficient IT helpdesk. When you’re looking for a new IT partner,…
Love it or hate it, Working From Home is huge and here to stay. As a nation, we’ve really embraced the changes forced upon us by the pandemic. Many businesses have become more flexible with a mixture of office-based workers, hybrid workers and fully remote workers. We had no idea that we could change so…
