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Small Business IT Budget: What to Include and How to Plan It
Summary: Your IT budget should include the technology you already use, the support required to maintain it, and the upgrades you expect to make during the year. It should also cover cybersecurity, backups, employee changes, planned projects, and a reserve for urgent repairs or replacements. If your IT budget only covers computers, Microsoft 365, and…
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Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password do not confirm that the networks are separated. The router, access points, and firewall must also be configured to prevent guest devices from reaching internal systems. Offering Wi-Fi to customers, contractors, and visitors is…
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What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Summary: Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported. Move any connected applications and sign-ins, then check the provider’s current rules for access, billing, retention, and deletion. A cloud service may hold years of customer records, documents, emails, invoices, project history, or staff activity. If…
Archived posts
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Where Do Deleted Files Go?
It may seem like the file is gone for good when you delete it from your computer. However, the truth is more complicated than that. A deleted file doesn’t really disappear from your hard drive; it stays there until new data fills up the space it occupied. This process might be hard to understand for…
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New Gmail Threats Targeting Users in 2025 (and How to Stay Safe)
Cybercriminals target Gmail a lot because it’s very popular. It also integrates with many other Google services. As AI-powered hacking attacks become more common, it gets harder for people to distinguish between real and fake emails. As 2025 approaches, it’s crucial for Gmail users to be aware of these new threats and take steps to…
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8 Considerations Before Buying Used Technology
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 should consider before making the purchase of…