Did you know the GRiD Compass 1101, released in 1982, was the first clamshell laptop ever made? It cost over $8,000 back then! But it was powerful, lightweight, and even used by NASA on Space Shuttle missions! 💻✨ #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #CommPath #NASA #ComputingHistory

“The cloud” isn’t in the sky. It’s a network of secure data centers storing your info so you can access it anywhere. ☁️ CommPath helps businesses move to and manage the cloud safely. #CommPath #CloudComputing #CyberSecurity

What if your hardware overheated mid-workday because of poor cable management? 🔥 Good wire management = better airflow, lower power use, and longer hardware life. Stay cool under pressure, with CommPath. 🔧 http://commpath.com

👩‍💻 Secure onboarding & offboarding = strong data security. ✅ Role-based access 🚪 Instant offboarding 🔐 MFA & SSO 📋 Track devices & permissions CommPath helps businesses protect their systems & data. #TechTipTuesday #CyberSecurity #CommPath #ManagedIT

The Intel 4004, released in 1971, was the first commercially successful single-chip CPU. Built for calculators, it launched the microprocessor revolution and sold for just $60 (about $466 today). #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #Intel4004 #CommPath

A firewall is your business’s digital security guard: it blocks hackers, malware, and suspicious traffic before it gets inside. CommPath helps you stay secure with next-gen firewalls built for today’s threats. 🔒 #CyberSecurity #CommPath

💡 What if your business had an AI assistant that could answer calls, take orders, and handle daily tasks? CommPath builds smart communication systems that boost productivity and save money. 👉 http://commpath.com

☎️ Smarter calls start here: 🔖 Call Tagging: label calls (sales, support, VIP) 🖥️ Screen Pops: see caller info instantly Faster routing, better service. CommPath makes it seamless. #TechTipTuesday #VoIP #CommPath #UCaaS

Phones, networks, IT: working together, not apart. 💬💻 CommPath combines UCaaS + Managed IT for seamless operations and one point of support. #UCaaS #ManagedIT #CommPath #MSP #TechSupport

🪟 In 1985, Microsoft launched Windows 1.0 on five floppy disks. It had tiled windows, Paint, Calculator & even Reversi. 🎮 It looked simple, but it paved the way for modern business computing. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #CommPath #Windows

Why do video calls glitch? Often it’s not “bad internet” but latency: the delay in data travel. High latency = lag & freezes. Low latency = smooth calls. CommPath helps cut latency so conversations flow naturally. #BusinessIT #CommPath

What if your cameras recorded less noise, and more signal? CommPath AI surveillance captures only relevant events (people/vehicles), cutting storage costs and false alerts. http://commpath.com #WhatIfWednesday #AIVideo #Surveillance

🎥 Motion Detection vs. AI Tracking 👀 Motion: alerts on any movement (false alarms happen) 🧠 AI: follows people, cars & objects, reducing noise Smarter surveillance = better security. CommPath delivers both. #TechTipTuesday #AI #Security #CommPath

Not all MSPs are equal. ⭐ Great ones are proactive, reliable & tailored to your business. That’s what makes CommPath stand out. #ManagedIT #CommPath #MSP #TechSupport

💿 In the 1980s, CD-ROMs could store 650 MB, and were so reliable that NASA used them for Hubble data. 🌌 Today that’s just an email attachment, but reliability still matters. At CommPath, we make sure your data is safe, secure & accessible. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory

🔌 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Fiber: what’s the difference? 📦 Cat5e: 1 Gbps, budget-friendly 🚀 Cat6: 10 Gbps, less interference 💡 Fiber: blazing fast, long range CommPath builds networks that scale. 🌐 http://commpath.com

💻 What if your employees could get a new computer as easily as a new phone? With Computers as a Service, upgrades are automatic, secure & ready to go. #WhatIfWednesday #CommPath #ManagedIT

📶 Mesh Wi-Fi or traditional access points? 🔀 Mesh = easy setup, wide coverage 📡 APs = more control, better for many devices CommPath designs wireless networks built for your business. #TechTipTuesday #WiFi #CommPath

New hires shouldn’t wait days for logins or software. 👩‍💻 CommPath’s Managed IT Services make onboarding fast, secure & seamless, so employees are productive on day one. #ManagedIT #CommPath #Onboarding #MSP

💼 In 1981, the Osborne 1 became the first mass-produced portable computer. 24 lbs, 5-inch screen, no battery, 64KB RAM, Z80 at 4 MHz, and $1,795 ($6K today). Not sleek, but it proved computers didn’t have to stay bolted to a desk. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #Osborne1

📞 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday SIP vs PRI vs Analog—what’s the difference? 🔌 Analog = old-school landlines 📶 PRI = digital, but hardware-heavy 🌐 SIP = internet-based, modern & scalable CommPath helps you upgrade. 💡 http://commpath.com

What if every employee got a new computer on a schedule, like a phone? CommPath Computers-as-a-Service = predictable monthly cost, secure devices, zero-touch setup + fast swap-outs. Keep teams up to date, minus the headache. http://headache.commpath.com #WhatIfWednesday #ManagedIT

💻 Remote meetings dragging? Try this: 🎯 Share agendas ⏱️ Keep it short 🙋 Encourage input 🎥 Cameras on 🛠️ Use the right tools CommPath helps teams meet smarter. #TechTipTuesday #RemoteWork #CommPath

⚠️ If your servers crashed tomorrow, what’s your plan? CommPath’s Managed IT Services include backups, monitoring & disaster recovery; don't let downtime take you down. #ManagedIT #CommPath #DisasterRecovery #MSP

🎞️ Before cloud & SSDs, businesses backed up data on magnetic tape reels, starting with just a few KB in the 1950s. At CommPath, we keep your backups smarter & faster, so you never have to rewind to recover. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #CommPath #DataBackup

🧵 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday Messy wires = messy problems. Good cable management means: ✅ Faster fixes ✅ Better airflow ✅ Safer systems ✅ Clean, professional look CommPath installs it right. 🔧 http://commpath.com

What if your team could take their extensions on the go? With CommPath’s Unified Communications, they can call from anywhere they have Internet: laptop, tablet, or phone. #WhatIfWednesday #CommPath #UCaaS #RemoteWork

👩‍💻 Onboarding & offboarding are more than HR tasks: they're security essentials. ✅ Standardize setup ✅ Revoke access fast ✅ Use SSO & MFA ✅ Document everything CommPath keeps your business secure. #TechTipTuesday #CyberSecurity #CommPath

Why hire one IT person when you can have a whole team? CommPath gives SMBs more ROI with 24/7 support, proactive security & scalable solutions, all for less than an in-house hire. #ManagedIT #CommPath #MSP #SmallBusinessIT

🖨️ Before screens & keyboards, computers ran on punch cards. Just paper with holes that told machines what to do. And one card out of place = failure. At CommPath, we know organized systems deliver reliable results. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #CommPath #DataMatters

📬 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday Voicemail-to-Email sends missed messages right to your inbox—so you never miss a beat. ✅ Faster follow-ups ✅ Mobile-friendly ✅ No phone menus CommPath makes it easy. 🌐 http://commpath.com

What if one loose cable took down your network? CommPath installs clean, secure, documented cabling that keeps your business running.#WhatIfWednesday #StructuredCabling #CommPath #NetworkReliability

☎️ Make every call smoother: 🔖 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 = label calls (VIP, support, sales) 🖥️ 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘀 = instant customer info on answer Faster routing + better service. CommPath makes it happen. #TechTipTuesday #VoIP #CommPath

Happy Labor Day to the people who keep business moving. 👏 Enjoy the well-earned break: when you’re back, we’ll help make sure your network, phones, and security are ready for what’s next. #LaborDay #ManagedIT #Cybersecurity #UnifiedCommunications #SmallBusiness

📡 The first router, the IMP (1969), was the size of a fridge and helped launch ARPANET, the internet’s ancestor. At CommPath, we install routers that are just as reliable (but don't need a moving crew). 😉 #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #Networking #CommPath

🌐 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday QoS (Quality of Service) prioritizes voice & video on your network, so calls stay clear and meetings don’t freeze. It’s not enough to have speed, you need performance and quality. CommPath makes it seamless. 🔧 commpath.com

Want the power of AI without giving up your privacy? CommPath delivers on-site, secure AI tools that boost productivity and protect your data. #WhatIfWednesday #SecureAI #CommPath #PrivacyFirst

🎥🔒 Surveillance video = sensitive data. Encrypting storage means: ✅ Files safe even if stolen ✅ Secure remote access ✅ Compliance ready CommPath delivers encrypted, end-to-end surveillance. #TechTipTuesday #Security #CommPath

Phones, networks, IT... stop juggling vendors. CommPath integrates it all into one seamless solution. 📞💻🌐 Clearer calls. Faster networks. Reliable support. #ManagedIT #CommPath #MSP #TechSupport

🔒 At Bletchley Park, codebreakers used the Bombe machine to crack Enigma codes, helping end WWII years sooner. It showed the true power of computing: security & strategy. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory

💾 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday Backups = your data is safe. Disaster recovery = your business is safe. You need both. CommPath helps you bounce back fast when it matters most. 📉 commpath.com

What if your cameras caught the threat… but no one responded? CommPath adds live monitoring + AI threat detection so your system does more than record. #WhatIfWednesday #CommPath #SecurityTech #Surveillance

🔀 What’s a managed switch? ⚡ Control & monitor traffic 🔒 Add security & VLANs 📶 Prevent bottlenecks 📊 See network health For business networks, managed > unmanaged. CommPath keeps you connected. #TechTipTuesday #Networking #CommPath

🤔 Common myths about Managed IT: 1️⃣ Only for big companies 2️⃣ Too expensive 3️⃣ You lose control 4️⃣ Just tech support 5️⃣ All MSPs are the same Don't let these myths stop you from getting the IT service you need. #ManagedIT #CommPath #MSP #TechSupport

⚡ The Cray-1 (1976) was the fastest computer in the world: 80 MHz, over 5 tons, and shaped like a futuristic lounge chair. Today, you carry more power in your pocket. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #CommPath #ThenVsNow #HPC

🚘 #ThoroughlyExplainedThursday License Plate Recognition (LPR) uses smart cameras + AI to log & alert on vehicles in real time. Perfect for gated entries, parking lots & deliveries. CommPath builds smarter surveillance. 🔐 commpath.com #Security #LPR #AI #CommPath

What if you had to reboot critical gear… but no one was in the office? 😬 With smart power & out-of-band tools from CommPath, you’re always in control anytime, anywhere. 📞 516-370-8000 🌐 commpath.com #WhatIfWednesday #RemoteAccess #CommPath

📞 Softphones or desk phones? 🖥️ Softphones = remote-friendly & flexible ☎️ Desk phones = reliable & always ready Many businesses use both. CommPath can help you pick what works best. #TechTipTuesday #VoIP #CommPath #BusinessPhones

When IT “just works,” your team can too. 💡 CommPath keeps tech running smoothly so your people can focus on what matters. #ManagedIT #CommPath #TechSupport #Productivity #MSP

🌍 The first web server was Tim Berners-Lee’s NeXT computer at CERN in 1990 with a sticker: “This machine is a server. DO NOT POWER DOWN.” We design solutions to avoid downtime; sometimes you need a sticker. #FunFactFriday #TechHistory #CommPath #Networking #UptimeMatters