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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…

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…

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…

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…