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 Of course we've all heard of the saying "If it ain't broke, why fix it?" And really, to some degree, that saying holds true.
When it comes to technology, though, reality favors the opposite. You might have hardware right now that's a bit old by industry standards but is still working, so there seems to be no need to upgrade or replace it. Sooner or later though, it's going to cause you a lot more trouble than it's worth.
For instance, what if you are in a middle of a major project your hardware breaks down? Hardware manufacturers constantly upgrade their technology, leaving past models behind. This means that the older your hardware is, the harder it will be for you to find support or spare parts when things go wrong. Unless you have a backup plan, this scenario can turn into a big nightmare. And IF (that's a big "if") you can find the replacement parts you need, you'll probably wait for weeks for them to arrive and for the repairs to get done, making you lose precious time and profit.
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 Business impact analysis is an often misunderstood component of your business continuity plan—but it doesn't have to be.
First, let's review business continuity planning, which is simply the creation and validation of a plan for how your business will recover critical activities after an extended disruption, such as a disaster.
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It's not uncommon for many small and medium-sized companies to use file sharing and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms as a means to share information and data - especially when it comes to larger files that are difficult and sometimes impossible to attach to emails.
Want to get rid of that annoying white box that appears around your logo when you place it in PowerPoint? ZDNet's Techguide shares a useful tip on how to remove the background so your logo looks great on any color slide.
Web-worker Daily shares some useful tips on how to improve your efficiency using dual monitors with your computer. Both Mac OS and Windows support dual monitors, and you can get two 20-inch monitors for less money than what it would take to buy a larger display.
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