It is one thing when we know it’s only temporary – for 1 or 2 days as a result of a

snowstorm or other weather-related issue – but it is something altogether different

when it is for an indefinite period during worldwide pandemic crisis. We are learning

along with everyone else, that working from home for the foreseeable future has

become a much bigger transition than we ever could have imagined. In many cases,

workers around the country are finding out now that their home computer is older,

slower and has fewer features than their work computer and may not have what is

required to work from home for an extended period. We’re also experiencing weak

or sporadic internet with the kids engaged in their remote learning, adults working,

and others in the home streaming shows online. The internet, cellular, and wireless

networks are all at their highest capacity causing major slowdowns and temporary

interruptions.

On the positive side, collaborating remotely is now easier thanks to advancements in

technology over the past few years and a plethora of video conferencing and

collaboration solutions available. The negative we’re seeing currently is that with the

sheer number of people using these solutions at one time puts a huge load on these

systems and they cannot handle it. Users experience slowness, lags, and

interruption of services. This is not surprising and happened from time to time before

this pandemic. The good news is these issues are being worked out and solution

providers are adding capacity to their systems. We just need some patience.

Rather than dwell on the things frustrate us, let us focus on the fact that so many

Americans are able to work from home, million school children are able to continue

their studies online and most everyone is able to get the latest news, stats and

entertainment thanks to technology, cloud technology and the internet. Technology is

not perfect, we know that, and this is why TNTMAX exists – to help address these

issues and provide secure and reliable solutions to people and businesses. We are

thankful for that.

One last recommendation – continue to use the same caution online when you are at

home that your company as taught you to exercise when at the office. Exercise good

cyber security awareness and be aware of emails, texts and posts on social media

with latest virus stats, info, news, etc. Do not click on them. Use trusted sources

only, like the CDC official website. Above all keep calm, wash your hands and use

common sense. We are going to get through this together.