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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [Choosing the Right Server Structure Can Make IT More Reliable](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/choosing-the-right-server-structure-can-make-it-more-reliable)

  Wednesday, 29 November 2023

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Selecting the right servers for your business is extremely important and can either promote optimal performance, reliability, and security of your business computing; or it can present nothing but problems. Today, we will go through six tips to help you make good decisions about servers for your business.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Cloud](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Server](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/server)

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##  [Common Terms in Networking Explained](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/common-terms-in-networking-explained)

  Wednesday, 15 November 2023

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All businesses depend on the Internet in at least some capacity, and it’s so commonplace and accessible these days that people often take it for granted. However, a lot of work goes into making sure that the infrastructure you know as the Internet remains accessible and operational. Let’s go over the hardware you’ll need to ensure you stay connected.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Networking](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/networking)   [Modem](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/modem)

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##  [“Chromebook Churn” is Creating Challenges for Schools to Deal With](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/chromebook-churn-is-creating-challenges-for-schools-to-deal-with)

  Wednesday, 11 October 2023

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In recent years, educational institutions have widely adopted the regular use of laptops in the classroom, and with budgets being a pressing concern for many of these institutions, the cost-sensitive nature of Chromebooks make them an excellent option… at least, that would be the assumption. However, this is not the case in the slightest, as the software that powers these devices regularly reaches its end of life, despite the hardware being perfectly capable of more.

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  [Google](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/google)   [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [Many Business Owners Don’t Understand the Scale of their IT](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/many-business-owners-dont-understand-the-scale-of-their-it)

  Tuesday, 31 October 2023

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Your IT is a big deal, even if you don’t think it is. Managing IT is indeed a substantial and often complex responsibility that can be more extensive than some business owners initially realize. It demands your attention, and not just because you pay for it, but because a properly managed IT strategy can have major benefits for your business. A realistic perspective can go a long way toward setting you up for success. Let’s outline some ways your business can lose control over its technology budget.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)   [IT Services](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/it-services)

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##  [How to Properly Recycle Old Technology and Devices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-to-properly-recycle-old-technology-and-devices)

  Wednesday, 27 September 2023

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Any business that utilizes technology is sure to accumulate wasted materials over time, whether it’s a drawer full of old chargers or a room full of old, outdated workstations. To make sure that they don’t land themselves in a landfill, you should make a conscious effort to recycle and reuse your old technology in some way. Here are some options to consider.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Recycling](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/recycling)

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##  [Small Business Options to Get Rid of Their Old Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/small-business-options-to-get-rid-of-their-old-technology)

  Wednesday, 20 September 2023

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Small businesses create a lot of waste. Fortunately, many are taking responsible steps to ensure that their old technology doesn't end up in landfills. Let’s explore what small businesses do with their technology once it's thrown away and how they contribute to a more sustainable future.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Recycling](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/recycling)

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##  [There Is a Strategy for Successfully Scaling Your Business Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/there-is-a-strategy-for-successfully-scaling-your-business-technology)

  Tuesday, 26 September 2023

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Scaling your business' technology infrastructure is crucial for sustainable growth. With the right strategies and tools in place, you can effectively optimize your operations and enhance productivity. Let’s delve into key approaches and considerations when it comes to scaling your business' technology.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/software)   [Scalability](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/scalability)

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##  [How to Approach a Hardware Refresh](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-to-approach-a-hardware-refresh)

  Friday, 14 July 2023

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Without hardware, where would your business be right now? You can’t run your mission-critical applications and software without devices to host them on. You need to do all you can to ensure it stays in a proper state, but there will always eventually come a time when you cannot sustain it any longer and need to upgrade.

Here’s what you need to know about your hardware refresh cycle, including what it is, what you can do with one, and how to plan it out.

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##  [How to Diagnose a Failing Hard Drive](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-to-diagnose-a-failing-hard-drive)

  Friday, 16 June 2023

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/technology)

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The growth that digital storage has seen over the past several decades is immense. In that time most data has been stored on hard disk drives (HDD). Now with solid-state drives (SSD) being more affordable than ever, it’s no surprise that most computers are preferring this faster and less fragile model. Today, we wanted to highlight that fragility and try to expose some variables that help you tell if your HDD is about to fail.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [With Printer Companies Shutting Out 3rd Party Ink, You Need the Means to Acquire What You Need](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/with-printer-companies-shutting-out-3rd-party-ink-you-need-the-means-to-acquire-what-you-need)

  Friday, 31 March 2023

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HP has been taking steps to disable any ink cartridges that they didn’t produce from working in their printers, much to the disapproval of users everywhere. Let’s go over what this means, both in terms of the backlash as well as what it means for your business.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Printers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/printers)   [Vendor](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/vendor)

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##  [Remember When Apple Recommended Physical Persuasion to Fix a Computer?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/remember-when-apple-recommended-physical-persuasion-to-fix-a-computer)

  Monday, 28 November 2022

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Apple has long been a key part of the technology industry, producing quality hardware year after year. Although Apple tends to produce sleek and high-end hardware running its proprietary operating systems, these devices are far from perfect and were especially controversial at certain points in the past.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [IT Support](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Vendor](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/vendor)

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##  [Is it Time for a Technology Upgrade?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/is-it-time-for-a-technology-upgrade)

  Tuesday, 25 October 2022

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We live in an era of upgrades. Consider how often people upgrade their smartphone. Do you give the same care and attention to your business’ technology? Oftentimes users ignore the signs that it is time for an upgrade even when they are crystal clear, just saying to themselves, “I’ll get by just fine.”’ This is not the mentality that will help you move beyond your current productivity. You need to be able to identify when older devices are holding you back and take steps toward replacing them with better, more powerful ones.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [Will USB-C Eventually Replace HDMI Cables?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/will-usbc-eventually-replace-hdmi-cables)

  Wednesday, 28 September 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/technology)

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The next time you’re near a desktop, take a peek at the back where the motherboard’s various ports offer the opportunity to connect to different cable types. Many of these cables have overlapping functions—like the capabilities of USB and HDMI. Having said that, however, one of these cables will probably outlast its contemporary.

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##  [Microprocessor Shortages Hindering the Hardware Market](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/microprocessor-shortages-hindering-the-hardware-market)

  Monday, 26 September 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/technology)

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When it comes to procuring new technology solutions for your business, what is your preferred method of doing so? If you haven’t thought about it, perhaps you should start. Gartner predicts a major decrease in PC shipments for the remainder of 2022. This has significant implications for any technology user, but this is especially true for business owners who might need to consider hardware refreshes in the near future.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Computers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/computers)

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##  [Solid State Drives Sport Plenty of Benefits](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/solid-state-drives-sport-plenty-of-benefits)

  Friday, 02 September 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/technology)

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The hard drive is an essential component of every computer. When you start looking at new computers you may notice that there are two different types of hard drives available. There are the HDD (hard disk drive) or the SSD (solid state drive). Today, we’ll go through what the difference is and what benefits you may get from outfitting your hardware with solid state drives.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Solid State Drive](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/solid-state-drive)   [SSD](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ssd)

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##  [Computers Don’t Like Physical Persuasion](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/computers-don-t-like-physical-persuasion)

  Monday, 13 June 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

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Sometimes it might be tempting to just smack your computer to make it work appropriately, and while it’s often a joke that this can fix the problem, it’s not something that we would recommend you get used to doing. Let’s discuss why it might not be a good idea to abuse your computer.

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##  [Have You Planned Your Business’ Technology Refresh Schedule?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/have-you-planned-your-business-technology-refresh-schedule)

  Friday, 10 June 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/business)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Businesses that utilize technology often try to make it last as long as possible to avoid the costs of overhauling their entire infrastructure. This can cause a lot of damage in the long term, though, especially if this practice leads to keeping technology longer than necessary. Let’s examine some of the variables that go into technology refreshes and how you can know when it’s time to do so.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/software)   [Business Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-technology)

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##  [Hardware Shortages are Having a Major Effect on Future IT Plans](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/hardware-shortages-are-having-a-major-effect-on-future-it-plans)

  Monday, 07 March 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/business)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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If you have tried to replace any hardware over the past couple years, chances are you were either met with significant disappointment or a hefty price tag. There is currently a hardware shortage—particularly for business electronics—and the entire business technology industry is reeling from it. If your organization depends on technology, as many do, you need to understand how this shortage could impact your day-to-day operations.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Budget](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/budget)

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##  [Use Hosted Solutions to Cut Your Upfront Technology Costs](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/use-hosted-solutions-to-cut-your-upfront-technology-costs)

  Wednesday, 16 February 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Cloud](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/cloud)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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The cloud is a tool that businesses can use to improve operations in a variety of ways. Through the use of the cloud, businesses can dramatically alter the way they conduct themselves, many of which can reduce costs. If you implement cloud solutions, you can expect them to improve accessibility, enable scalability, and improve flexibility, all of which contribute to cost savings in the long term.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Cloud](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/cloud)

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##  [Phones for 2022 - The Foldables](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/phones-for-2022-the-foldables)

  Monday, 14 February 2022

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/technology)

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We’ve been covering some of the biggest names in the smartphone market over the past couple of weeks, but that’s not to say that there aren’t others out there—some of which are incredibly innovative, but also quite expensive. Let’s examine some of these options.

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  [Hardware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Smartphones](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Mobile Devices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices)

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