--- title: Blog (3) description: Newport Solutions blog (3) --- [Skip to the main content.](https://newport-solutions.com/blog/page/3#main-content) [![](https://newport-solutions.com/hubfs/Newport%20logo%20no%20background.svg)](https://newport-solutions.com) [![](https://newport-solutions.com/hubfs/Newport%20logo%20no%20background.svg)](https://newport-solutions.com) - Services - [IT Support](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support) - [Co-Managed IT](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-co-managed) - [Cybersecurity](https://newport-solutions.com/cybersecurity-services) - [Backup & Recovery](https://newport-solutions.com/bdr) - [VoIP Phones](https://newport-solutions.com/voip-phones) - Industries - [Small Business](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-for-smb-in-orange-county) - [Law Firms](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-law-firms-orange-county) - [Manufacturing](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-for-manufacturers-in-orange-county-newport-solutions) - [Real Estate](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-for-commerical-real-estate-in-orange-county) - [About](https://newport-solutions.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://newport-solutions.com/contact) - [Store](https://newport-solutions-inc.square.site/) - [Blog](https://newport-solutions.com/blog) - [Resources](https://newport-solutions.com/resources) Search [![(714) 988-4194](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/43983141/interactive-190851691842.png)](https://newport-solutions.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL0md1H72TNGPleY2TVOjyr8o7jHyl22YSA87x4Nh7UC84FKQ4ced5XQPH67MxiUIiOB6pPYct%2FaiXDhujMshItDzt17b9N5OVr2t0CkI1WOJFy%2BcE1wyPOfnreza0DqMrWW0F3brYF8%2BewBVkXBAbXYD3zHRmXUyTbmMBaoUrQRRsksWKcLhY%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190851691842&portalId=43983141) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [![(714) 988-4194](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/43983141/interactive-190851691842.png)](https://newport-solutions.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL0md1H72TNGPleY2TVOjyr8o7jHyl22YSA87x4Nh7UC84FKQ4ced5XQPH67MxiUIiOB6pPYct%2FaiXDhujMshItDzt17b9N5OVr2t0CkI1WOJFy%2BcE1wyPOfnreza0DqMrWW0F3brYF8%2BewBVkXBAbXYD3zHRmXUyTbmMBaoUrQRRsksWKcLhY%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190851691842&portalId=43983141) - Services - [IT Support](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support) - [Co-Managed IT](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-co-managed) - [Cybersecurity](https://newport-solutions.com/cybersecurity-services) - [Backup & Recovery](https://newport-solutions.com/bdr) - [VoIP Phones](https://newport-solutions.com/voip-phones) - Industries - [Small Business](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-for-smb-in-orange-county) - [Law Firms](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-law-firms-orange-county) - [Manufacturing](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-for-manufacturers-in-orange-county-newport-solutions) - [Real Estate](https://newport-solutions.com/it-support-for-commerical-real-estate-in-orange-county) - [About](https://newport-solutions.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://newport-solutions.com/contact) - [Store](https://newport-solutions-inc.square.site/) - [Blog](https://newport-solutions.com/blog) - [Resources](https://newport-solutions.com/resources) Schedule an Intro Call with Newport Solutions to discuss your business IT support and cybersecurity needs # Tech Tips Blog #### Welcome, please check out our blog articles on how to use technology to your advantage. 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