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Remember: EVERYONE needs cybersecurity training
It’s easy to assume that younger employees are naturally good with technology. After all, they’ve grown up with smartphones, social...
Every new tool joins the queue
Nobody buys a new tool because they want another tool. Usually, it’s solving a problem that’s in front of you....
How Long Business Computers Last and When to Replace Them
Summary: Three to five years is a practical replacement range for many business computers. The right time depends on security...
Keeping good IT people is becoming part of the job
One responsibility that seems to be growing for IT directors is keeping good people engaged. A few years ago, retention...
AI can save time… but is it saving money?
Almost every conversation about AI eventually comes back to productivity. Business owners see demonstrations of reports being generated in seconds,...
Small Business IT Budget: What to Include and How to Plan It
Summary: Your IT budget should include the technology you already use, the support required to maintain it, and the upgrades...
Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and...
Excel is getting better at finding answers
If you use Excel regularly, you’ll know that the hard part is getting your information into the format you want....
Your job got bigger when the office got smaller
One thing I’ve noticed about hybrid working is that it has expanded what the business expects IT directors to own....
What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Summary: Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported. Move...