How to Use Quick Analysis for Better Spreadsheet Data Insights

When did you last open a spreadsheet and just sigh upon seeing the expanse of data points, with a sigh that comes from the deepest depths of your soul? It’s a fair reaction to have… especially when you know how much value there is to be found within these data sets. Let’s walk through how you can extract this data by using Microsoft Excel’s Quick Analysis features… and don’t worry if you tend to use Google Sheets. The processes are essentially the same for everything we’re covering.

If You Haven’t Considered Cloud Migration, You Should

Is your business still gazing at the cloud from afar, wondering if it’s truly the promised land of IT efficiency? For many organizations, a move to the cloud for mission-critical operations can be complicated. Hesitation, while understandable, can be the biggest drain on your future potential. Let’s go through why those cloud migration worries might just be myths in disguise, and how we can help you shift into high gear.

Addressing Some Database Basics

Think of your business information that includes customer details, sales figures, product lists and more. All of that data is stored in your business’ databases. As a result, you need to understand how they work and what you need to do to best manage them and the data they contain.  Here at GeekBox IT, we help businesses in Greensboro make sense of their technology every day. We’ve noticed folks often have similar questions about databases, so let’s clear them up with some simple answers. Did you know, by the way, that the first “databases” were essentially just well-organized paper records? We’ve come a long way!

What is “Blockchain,” Anyways?

You’ve probably heard a bit about blockchain. It’s a technology that is typically linked with cryptocurrencies, but its function is much more. It actually has the potential to transform everyday business operations significantly, if used properly.  Forget the complex technical stuff. At its core, blockchain is like a highly secure and transparent digital record-keeping system. Imagine a shared ledger where every transaction or piece of agreed-upon information is recorded as a block. Once a block is added to the chain, it’s cryptographically sealed—meaning it cannot be altered or deleted. Everyone with authorized access sees the same information, creating a foundation of trust and clarity.

Yes, Even Small Businesses Need Cybersecurity Protections

Imagine leaving the physical doors of your business unlocked overnight. The thought is unsettling, isn’t it? You wouldn’t risk your assets, your hard work, and the trust of your clients like that. That’s precisely the risk many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) unknowingly take by underestimating the importance of cybersecurity. Let’s explore just how important proper cybersecurity truly is.

Strength of Our Passwords – Episode One: Keylogging

In the interest of communicating how critical proper business cybersecurity is to manage, we’ve decided to take a different approach and put forth a scenario in the form of a daytime soap. As such, please feel free to read this post with dramatic music playing in the background and all dialogue imagined with elevated intensity. In the town of Oak Falls, life seems peaceful… but under the surface, tension persists. Secrets run amok, and with so much information to take in, everyone has to worry about the Strength of Our Passwords.

The Messy World of Law Enforcement, Technology, and Personal Privacy

How much data do your devices contain about your life? What would you do if law enforcement suddenly wanted access to it? Even if you’re a typical law-abiding citizen, you want to prioritize data privacy, but businesses also have an obligation to handle consumer information in a responsible way. Here’s what you need to know about law enforcement and access to your data.