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How Can You Lower IT Energy Costs Without Sacrificing Performance?

TLDR: IT energy costs rise when outdated equipment, idle servers, and inefficient cooling waste power. Businesses can lower expenses by upgrading to energy-efficient hardware, scheduling idle systems, optimizing server loads, and shifting workloads to the cloud with providers like Microsoft ...

Which Password Manager Is Best For Your Business?

TLDR: Using sticky notes or shared spreadsheets to manage passwords puts business data at risk. Password managers such as Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, Keeper, and NordPass secure every login with encryption, multi-factor authentication, and centralized admin control. Each option fits different ...

Are Your Employees Overexposed to Sensitive Data?

Here’s a critical question for every business leader: Do you know exactly who in your organization has access to your most sensitive data right now? And more importantly—do they actually need that access to perform their job? Many assume that ...

Windows 10 Support Is Ending: What Your Business Needs to Know

In less than two weeks, Microsoft will officially end free support for Windows 10. This means no more security updates, no bug fixes, and no official assistance from Microsoft. For businesses still running Windows 10, this is more than an ...

Disaster Recovery Software Features Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore

TLDR: Disaster recovery software is not optional. The right tools protect your data, minimize downtime, and safeguard your reputation. The features you must prioritize are automated backups, rapid recovery, cloud integration, built-in security, and simple management.       It doesn’t ...

How Should Small Businesses Budget for IT in 2026?

TLDR: In 2026, small businesses should budget 3 to 6 percent of revenue for IT. A strong plan covers daily operations, cybersecurity, hardware, support, and growth. The smartest budgets are proactive, flexible, and designed to make technology a competitive advantage instead ...

Caution: Fake Antivirus Websites Pose Serious Cybersecurity Risks

When it comes to protecting your business, downloading antivirus software may seem like a straightforward safeguard. However, if you're not vigilant, that very download could become a threat. Cybercriminals are increasingly sophisticated in creating counterfeit websites that closely mimic legitimate ...

Windows 11 May Soon Help Protect Your Screen from Prying Eyes

Working in public spaces—like coffee shops, airports, or trains—often comes with an uneasy feeling: someone might be glancing at your screen. Whether you're reviewing sensitive emails or working on confidential documents, this kind of "shoulder surfing" is a real privacy ...

Microsoft + CrowdStrike Propose Unified Naming for Cyber Threats

In the cybersecurity landscape, clarity is critical—but currently, it’s lacking. A single hacking group may be referred to by multiple names depending on the security firm reporting the threat. For example, Microsoft might label a group as Salt Typhoon, while ...

Still Using Windows 10? It’s Time to Take Action

Imagine the impact on your business if a critical tool suddenly became unsafe to use. That’s the reality many organizations are facing with Windows 10. Microsoft has officially announced that free support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, ...

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