Amanda Herstek, Author at Herstek & Associates, LLC

How Long Should a Computer Really Last? A Practical Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

By Amanda Herstek July 14, 2025Articles, Guides

If you're running a small or medium-sized business, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Do we need to replace our computers, or can we just upgrade them?” It’s a common question—and the answer depends…

OUTSOURCING I.T. : How to Know What to Hand Off

By Amanda Herstek July 3, 2025Articles, Guides

IT Outsourcing Is No Longer Just for the Big Guys When people hear the word "outsourcing," they often picture large corporations handing off entire departments overseas. But in reality, outsourcing…

How AI Is Supercharging Phishing Attacks and What You Can Do About It

By Amanda Herstek June 26, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Phishing has evolved from clumsy email scams into a sophisticated cyber threat, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Today’s phishing attacks are faster, smarter, and harder to detect—posing…

Migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365: What You Need to Know

By Amanda Herstek June 19, 2025Articles, Guides, Microsoft365

If you're thinking about moving from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, you're not alone. Many businesses consider this switch at some point, especially as their team grows, their needs change,…

Modernizing Your Business with Technology: Where to Start and What to Fix First

By Amanda Herstek June 12, 2025Articles, Guides

You've probably heard people talk about "modernizing" a business with technology as if it's some big event. But truthfully, it's not about jumping on every new tool just because it's…

Cybercriminals Are Now Targeting Business Collaboration Tools

By Amanda Herstek May 15, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Collaboration Tools Have Changed How We Work Five years ago, most businesses relied on emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings to communicate. Fast forward to today, and tools such as…

7 Bonuses For Small Business In Microsoft 365

By Amanda Herstek May 8, 2025Articles, Microsoft365

You’ve seen all the ads for Microsoft 365. They’re popping up on your desktop, your employees are sending you meaningful looks, and clearly, it’s not going away. You’ve probably even…

Microsoft Teams Premium: Is It Worth It for Your Business?

By Amanda Herstek April 29, 2025Microsoft365

If your business already uses Microsoft Teams, you might have seen the option to upgrade to Microsoft Teams Premium. But is it really worth the extra cost, or is the…

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Email Accounts

By Amanda Herstek April 11, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

The Hidden Risk Lurking in Forgotten Email Accounts It happens more often than you think: a staff member leaves, a department shuts down, or a project ends, leaving behind an…

6 Quick Tips for Staying Secure in the Age of AI

By Amanda Herstek April 2, 2025Articles, Cybersecurity

Think your 8-character password is secure? Think again. In today’s world of AI, that might be a dangerous assumption. Hackers now have powerful tools at their disposal, allowing them to…