Excel slicers: Tips for effortless data filtering
Spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel offer immense value, but when data gets too complex, even common functions like filtering can become a hassle. This is especially true if you’re unfamiliar with Excel’s advanced features. However, with Microsoft Excel slicers, there’s a simple and visual way to filter data. Understanding Excel slicers and how they […]
An Ad Blocker is Awesome, Here’s How They Work
With so much of the world now online, it’s no wonder that advertisers have shoveled countless dollars into embedded advertisements. Whether you’re reading articles, watching videos, or even scrolling through your social media feed, it’s expected that ads are a part of that experience—even though most people find them to be disruptive, annoying, and invasive. […]
How Businesses Can Avoid Downtime By Looking to the Future
Every organization relies on its IT to be available when needed. Some businesses can’t function at all without them. However, if a business isn’t keeping up with the management and maintenance of its IT, it can lead to downtime. Today, we’ll explore proactive IT maintenance strategies and how they help businesses minimize downtime in various […]
Protect your business from power outages with a quality UPS
Power outages are an unfortunate reality of business life, and their consequences can be severe. From data loss to equipment damage, the impact can be far-reaching. However, there’s a simple, effective way to safeguard your business against these disruptions: a quality uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Let’s delve into why a UPS is more than just […]
IT Management: Keep Your Tech Budget Manageable as You Grow
Effective IT management is integral to modern business operations. While it can be complex and demanding, a well-executed IT strategy can bring immense benefits. Let’s explore some common pitfalls that can lead to uncontrolled technology budgets. Overreliance on Technology Today’s businesses heavily rely on technology for essential functions. Excessive reliance on this technology can create […]
The History of Internet Speeds Shows How Far We’ve Come
The Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. Those who have been online since the mid-90s have witnessed a dramatic transformation in how we use it. Today’s lightning-fast, always-on connectivity and internet speed has replaced yesteryear’s slow, dial-up connections. Let’s explore how Internet speeds have evolved over the past three decades. 1994: The […]
The What, Why and How of Private Browsing
Your web browser tracks everything you do online, storing information like search history and cookies. Private browsing can help reduce this by keeping your activity hidden. But how does private browsing work, and why is it important for your privacy? What is private browsing? Private browsing is a web browser feature that allows you to […]
Cloud Computing Models That Will Revolutionize Your Business
Cloud computing is one of the most powerful technologies that has emerged over the past few decades. It has shifted how individuals and companies access resources, manage data, and store information. With the opportunities to scale online vastly expanding, businesses that want to make the most of their technology can turn to the cloud to […]
Ashton Provides Technology Diligence to Kava Equity Partners for Arrowhead Contracting Acquisition
Ashton is proud to have provided technology support and due diligence to Kava Equity Partners for its acquisition of Arrowhead Contracting. Arrowhead Contracting is a leading federal contracting company in the environmental remediation and construction industries. Prior to acquisition, Arrowhead was a Native American-owned company, and now, post deal, they will be tribe-owned. With their […]
Transform Each of Your Employees Into A Human Firewall
All businesses have one key vulnerability that cybersecurity threats exploit: their employees. Your business has this vulnerability, too, even if you haven’t considered it. Just like any vulnerability, however, there is a patch, and it comes in the form of education. With an appropriate knowledge base, your team can effectively become a human firewall […]
