James Lane

With a large chunk of the world moving to a ‘working from home’ workforce almost overnight, some of you have asked if there are any tips that I would share with you to make your WFH life better, easier or at least a little less stressful. So in no particular order, here are some things to consider that may help to make your home working 'the business'. Plug your computer directly into your router using a network cable A network (ethernet) cable is probably something you have in that drawer (you know, the one where you keep the batteries and the spare key fob for your car) and when plugged directly into your router/modem can give you a better, faster, more reliable connection. This is because wireless internet (WiFi) is voodoo and no one really understands how it works. Ok, that isn’t entirely true, but WiFi it is more susceptible to interference from external influences, which can absolutely affect the quality, strength and speed of your connection. If your work ...

When choosing a laptop for your business, there is an overwhelming array of options for you to choose from. It's generally true to say that each device has a perk to it - whether it's the build quality, battery life, the software it runs or hardware features. But how do you choose which one is right for you and is there one laptop that shines above the rest...one laptop that you should definitely have on your radar? Yes. In my opinion, you should be looking at Chromebooks. These lightweight devices combine all sorts of benefits that make them a very attractive solution - they're not going to be the right fit for everyone though, so I want to take this opportunity to address some of the advantages and highlights to help you decide whether you should be moving over to them. Speed Typing Jim Carrey GIF from Typing GIFs You want a laptop that's super-fast, no lags, not one that takes three minutes to boot up or switch between apps. This is one of the areas that C...