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How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Beyond Licensing: How to Stop Wasting Money onYour Microsoft 365 Security and Copilot Add-Ons

Microsoft 365 is a powerful platform that helps a business in many ways. It boosts collaboration and streamlines operations, among other benefits. However, many companies waste money on unnecessary licenses and features that are not fully used. Fortunately, you...

Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth

Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where...

Navigating Cloud Compliance: Essential Regulations in the Digital Age

The mass migration to cloud-based environments continues as organizations realize the inherent benefits. Cloud solutions are the technology darlings of today’s digital landscape. They offer a perfect marriage of innovative technology and organizational needs. However,...

Leveraging Microsoft Forms for Data Collection & Surveys

Data has become the lifeblood of every organization, regardless of industry or sector. Today, a business’s ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is not just an advantage, it’s essential for survival. Data-driven decision-making enables organizations to respond...

How to Use AI for Business Productivity While Staying Cyber-Secure

Most organizations have realized that AI is not a sentient system looking to take over the world, but rather an invaluable tool. They have come to utilize it to improve their productivity and efficiency. AI solutions have been installed at an astounding rate. Some are...

Cracking Down on Credential Theft: Advanced Protection for Your Business Logins

During an era of digital transformation, data and security are king. That is why, as cyber threats evolve in this age of digital transformation, businesses need to be prepared. Credential theft has become one of the most damaging cyber threats facing businesses today....

From Gaming to Productivity: How the Newest Black Friday Tech Gadgets Can Boost Your Business

Images of Black Friday no longer merely conjure up visions of bargain-hunting shoppers bullrushing storefronts to secure the best deals. It is now viewed by many organizations as a strategic opportunity to minimize the cost of upgrading their technology...

What Your Small Business MUST Know About Data Regulations in 2025

You come into work on Monday, coffee still hot, only to find your email full of urgent messages. An employee wants to know why their login isn’t working. Another says their personal information has shown up in places it shouldn’t. Suddenly, that list of “things to get...

Stop Account Hacks: The Advanced Guide to Protecting Your Small Business Logins

Sometimes the first step in a cyberattack isn’t code. It’s a click. A single login involving one username and password can give an intruder a front-row seat to everything your business does online. For small and mid-sized companies, those credentials are often...
What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have about 40-60 different digital tools that they use. 71% of employees feel they use so many apps that it makes work more complex.Many of the apps that we...

These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the time. What about your trash can sitting outside? Is it a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighborhood at night?Many everyday objects can lead to...

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions.Those are just a few...

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrough technologies. It’s done at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is typically held each January in the U.S.This year, over 3,200 exhibitors from 173...