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Practical technology insights for growing businesses.

Security Jan 25, 2025

Password Complexity

We've all seen the annoying password requirements: capital letters, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Supposedly it makes your password harder to guess. But is it really more secure? Nope. It's all nonsense.

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Technology Tips Nov 24, 2024

Technology and Team Members

We want to make you as efficient as possible. This means using your team members where they should be used, and using technology where it should be used. But how do you know which is which?

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Hosted Services May 13, 2023

Why Aren't My Emails Being Delivered?

"I sent an email, but the person never received it — it didn't bounce, didn't go to junk, and I have no idea what happened." Here's exactly what's going on and what you can do about it.

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Security Feb 12, 2020

How to Tell if Someone is Trying to Email Scam You

Email scams aren't always as obvious as Nigerian royalty anymore. They've gotten more sophisticated — but the telltale signs are still there if you know what to look for.

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Technology Tips Aug 14, 2019

Browser Extensions

Browser extensions add functionality to your web browser — from saving money while shopping to blocking intrusive ads to managing all your passwords. Here are some of our favorites.

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Infrastructure & Networking Jun 3, 2019

Network Monitoring

There is nothing worse than getting a call that your network has gone down. Proactive network monitoring is how you stay ahead of problems before they become outages.

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Hosted Services May 5, 2019

How VoIP Can Make Life Easier

VoIP phone systems have been gaining popularity for good reason. Here's how the features of a modern business phone system can reduce friction and support a more flexible way of working.

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Security Apr 26, 2019

Email Spoofing Scams

About 85% of all emails sent in the world are spam. One of the biggest threats right now is email spoofing — and it's surprisingly easy to do. Here's how it works and how to protect yourself.

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Security Apr 11, 2019

Security Tips

Cyber criminals and viruses will stop at nothing to get hold of your data. Here are the practical security tips we use ourselves — and recommend to every client.

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Infrastructure & Networking Mar 13, 2019

Wired vs. Wireless — How Should You Set Up Your Office?

Whether you're moving into a new office or installing new equipment, you should be asking yourself: wired or wireless? Here's how to make the right call.

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Hosted Services Feb 26, 2019

Email Hosting — What Type Is For You?

There are a few ways your email can reach you: POP3, IMAP, and Exchange. Here's what each one means and how to decide which is right for your business.

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Technology Tips Feb 17, 2019

Microsoft Windows 7 Is Expiring

Windows 7 reached end-of-life on January 14, 2020. Microsoft discontinued all support — including security updates. Running an unsupported OS puts your data at serious risk.

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Technology Tips Feb 10, 2019

Useful Shortcut Keys

You spend a lot of time on a PC 'clicking around.' Here are some keyboard shortcuts that minimize those small annoyances and keep your hands on the keyboard where they belong.

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Cloud & Data Jan 31, 2019

Pros and Cons of Cloud Services

Cloud computing has made leaps and bounds over the last several years. You may be wondering if cloud computing is right for you and your business. We've compiled a balanced list of pros and cons to help.

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Infrastructure & Networking Jan 24, 2019

Protecting Your Hardware Investment with Battery Backup

Power outages and power surges can happen at any moment without warning. Here's how a battery backup protects your hardware — and your data — when the lights go out.

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Cloud & Data Jan 17, 2019

Don't Lose Your Data — Back It Up!

If hardware fails, a natural disaster strikes, or a theft occurs and you lose your data, it will be gone forever. Without it, your business could come to a screaming halt. Here's how to protect yourself.

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