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

by | 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;...
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The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

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

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

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

by | December 10, 2025 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

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

by | December 5, 2025 | Microsoft | 0 Comments

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

by | November 30, 2025 | IT Management | 0 Comments

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...
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Navigating Cloud Compliance: Essential Regulations in the Digital Age

by | November 25, 2025 | Cloud | 0 Comments

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,...
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Leveraging Microsoft Forms for Data Collection & Surveys

by | November 20, 2025 | Productivity | 0 Comments

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

by | November 15, 2025 | New Technology | 0 Comments

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...
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8 Considerations Before Buying Used Technology

8 Considerations Before Buying Used Technology

by | Apr 30, 2025 |

We use our devices every day, so they need to work well for our needs. A device that’s slow or broken is inconvenient and can affect productivity for day-to-day tasks. But buying a brand new phone or laptop isn’t always the best option. We’ll cover eight things you...

All About the New U.S. Cyber Trust Mark

All About the New U.S. Cyber Trust Mark

by | Apr 25, 2025 |

The Cyber Trust Mark is a new smart device label created by the US government to prove that a device is safe. Internet of Things (IOT) devices have risen in popularity recently. Devices like smart thermostats and baby monitors make our lives easier, but also open us...

Top 10 Security Tips for Mobile App Users

Top 10 Security Tips for Mobile App Users

by | Apr 20, 2025 |

Mobile applications have become an integral part of our lives. We use them to browse the internet, network, communicate, and much more. But they open us up to risks caused by fraudsters who may steal information or damage our phones. According to 2024 data from...

How Much Device Storage You Need: A Comprehensive Guide

How Much Device Storage You Need: A Comprehensive Guide

by | Apr 10, 2025 |

Device storage decides how many applications, photos, and files you can retain on your device. When you run out of storage, it can affect your productivity and device performance. But finding the right storage amount isn’t always easy. We can underestimate what...

Spotting the Difference Between Malware and Ransomware

Spotting the Difference Between Malware and Ransomware

by | Apr 5, 2025 |

Malware and ransomware are two types of bad software. They can damage your computer or steal your data. Downloading this harmful software comes with serious consequences. In 2024, there were more than 60 million new strains of malware found on the internet. This is...