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The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations

by admin | January 30, 2026 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity and streamline one of your most tedious processes. The temptation is to sign up for the service, click “install,” and figure...

How to Use Conditional Access to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes

by admin | January 25, 2026 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Managing contractor logins can be a real headache. You need to grant access quickly so work can begin, but that often means sharing passwords or creating accounts that never get deleted. It’s the classic trade-off between security and convenience, and security usually...

How to Implement Zero Trust for Your Office Guest Wi-Fi Network

by admin | January 20, 2026 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

Guest Wi-Fi is a convenience your visitors expect and a hallmark of good customer service. But it’s also one of the riskiest points in your network. A shared password that’s been passed around for years offers virtually no protection, and a single compromised guest...

6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools

by admin | January 15, 2026 | AI | 0 Comments

We all agree that public AI tools are fantastic for general tasks such as brainstorming ideas and working with non-sensitive customer data. They help us draft quick emails, write marketing copy, and even summarize complex reports in seconds. However, despite the...

5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

by admin | January 10, 2026 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly sensitive data. Simply throwing them in the recycling bin or...

3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

by admin | January 5, 2026 | Cloud | 0 Comments

The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly...

Your 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist and What You Need to Know About the New Data Laws

by admin | December 30, 2025 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compliant is no longer optional. A basic policy won’t suffice;...

The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

by admin | December 25, 2025 | Online Presence | 0 Comments

Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium...

The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)

by admin | December 20, 2025 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024...

The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI

by admin | December 15, 2025 | AI | 0 Comments

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunately, many companies adopt AI without clear policies or...

Secret Start Menu in Windows 10

by admin | Jul 28, 2020 | Tip Tuesday

The Start menu in Windows 10 is easy to access… click the Start button with your mouse or press the Windows key on your keyboard. But did you know there is a quick way to access some of the most used features in Windows 10?

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