Hanging on By a Thread: Schools Face the Device Refresh Cliff
School budgets are under more pressure than ever, and technology programs are feeling the strain. As pandemic-era relief funds fade away, districts are being forced to rethink how long devices must last. Longer Refresh Cycles Are the New Normal Across the board, school districts are no longer following strict 3 or 4-year refresh schedules. Instead, […]
The Hidden Costs of Device Downtime in Schools — And How to Avoid Them
This summer, one of our larger EDU customers came to us with a problem that perfectly illustrates why device management can feel like trying to juggle chainsaws while blindfolded. After testing season wrapped up, they discovered they had over 300 Chromebooks in need of repair. The catch? Their budget was bone dry. No funds left […]
September and All The Fall Things
September is among us, folks. Not to jump the gun here or anything but another year is *almost* over. Can you believe it’s already SEPTEMBER??! I’m still mentally stuck back in December of 2019 before the world took a turn in every facet of life. But I digress, given the new month, I wanted to […]
Personal Growth – You Control You
“If you let the outside world control you, you’re toast.” – Bob Proctor You Control You I watched a video that Lewis Howes shared of a conversation he had with Bob Proctor about personal growth. In the video, Bob opened up with that line and boy, can I relate to that as of late. […]
10 Ways You Can Repurpose Your Device
Based on the statistics we shared during our recent episode on Between Two Tablets about E-Waste, you likely have a device (or two) sitting in a drawer that never gets used. While you have options to either donate or trade your device in for cash through places like Techcycle Solutions, maybe you want to keep […]
The Value of Meeting In Person
A couple of weeks ago, Kristi and Trey sat down with me on our Between Two Tablets podcast to discuss The Value of In-Person Relationships. I asked them about the benefits of meeting customers in person versus over the phone. They had some valuable information to share about how each method has helped them connect […]
E-Waste: What You Need to Know
In today’s world, consumers have become irreversibly dependent on electronic devices. The magic of having the latest tool that can entertain, provide information, and power your work life can be overwhelming. We see new models of cellphone, gaming, and industrial use technology daily, each advertising to be better than the last. While buying new devices […]
The Best Places to Road Trip in 2021
Breathe in…… Breathe out……. That’s the lovely smell of SUMMER which means it’s ROAD TRIP SEASON 2021! The world is ~finally~ getting back to what feels like normal. If you’re like me, you are itching to travel again. Flight prices are sky high (pun intended)! That makes spending 10+ hours confined in a vehicle with […]
USB C and USB4 Cables
Cable Matters Let’s talk about cable matters. When you are in need of a charging cable, the main question that will be asked of you will be: Apple or Android? What if your device is a laptop or a smartwatch? Good luck finding that specific charger. Tech leaders are figuring out that finding the correct […]
Volunteering – It’s Good for the Soul
Volunteering – it’s good for the soul. Plain and simple. On last week’s episode of Between Two Tablets, I spoke briefly about volunteering and I encouraged our listeners to make it a #goal to volunteer within 14 days. There’s a reason for that! We’ll get to that later. But anyways, this week, I […]