Amanda Herstek, Author at Herstek & Associates, LLC

Why Businesses Should Never Use Consumer-Grade Hardware or Software

By Amanda Herstek March 26, 2025Articles, Guides

If you run a business, the technology you choose matters more than you might think. It's tempting to save money by picking up consumer-grade laptops, routers, and software, but this…

What’s Next for Cybersecurity? Predictions for 2025

By Amanda Herstek March 20, 2025Microsoft365

As we head into 2025, cybersecurity is evolving faster than ever. Keeping up with these changes might feel overwhelming for business owners, especially with new threats cropping up at every…

Windows 10 End of Life: What It Means for Your Business and How to Prepare

By Amanda Herstek March 12, 2025Articles, Guides

With Windows 10's end of life scheduled for October 14, 2025, it may seem like there's plenty of time to prepare. But if you wait too long, you could end…

Top 5 Tech Mistakes Lawyers Make and How to Avoid Them

By Amanda Herstek January 24, 2025Articles, Guides

Data is an important asset for lawyers, and many legal firms need technology and online information access. Yet while your fine legal minds know the law inside out, your firm…

Why Safeguarding Your Backups Is Just as Important as Backing Up Your Data

By Amanda Herstek January 15, 2025Articles, Backup, Guides

Every business owner knows the importance of backing up their data. You've likely heard horror stories about companies losing everything due to unexpected disasters, malicious attacks, or human error. But…

How VoIP Saves Your Business Money

By Amanda Herstek January 9, 2025Articles, Guides

Is your business still using a plain old telephone system (POTS)? There’s a better option. Don’t settle for POTS when you can enjoy the many benefits of a Voice over…

Better IT, Better Business in 2025

By Amanda Herstek January 3, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity, Guides

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to take stock and figure out how to set your business up for success. One area that often gets…

The Problem With “Forgotten” IT Devices

By Amanda Herstek December 27, 2024Articles, Backup, Cybersecurity, Top Picks

Every business has those IT devices tucked away in storage rooms, old drawers, or even still sitting on your network unnoticed. Forgotten devices may seem harmless, but they can pose…

The True Cost of Free Tools in Your Business

By Amanda Herstek December 20, 2024Articles, Guides

Let's face it: free software is tempting. It's hard to resist a solution that doesn't touch your budget, especially when it looks like it might solve a pressing problem in…

Why Local IT Support Beats National Providers for Your Business

By Amanda Herstek October 30, 2024Microsoft365

When managing your business's IT needs, choosing the right partner is essential. You might be thinking, "Why not go with a big national company? They must know what they're doing,…