It's easy to shrug off the idea of downtime as something that might happen once in a blue moon. But when it does hit, even a single hour can snowball into thousands of dollars lost, not just in missed income, but also in wasted time, lost trust, and a scramble [...]
It might surprise you how often this happens. Businesses invest in Microsoft 365, which includes powerful tools such as SharePoint and OneDrive. Yet staff still send files back and forth through email as if nothing has changed since 2004. On the surface, everything seems fine. Files are getting sent, people [...]
You've probably heard about people being "doxed" online, but you might not know exactly what it means or how it could affect you. While it may sound like something that happens only to celebrities or internet influencers, the truth is that it can happen to anyone. Let's talk about what [...]
You've got backups. That means you're safe from ransomware, right? Unfortunately, that's not how it works. Modern ransomware is built to go after your backups first. The thing you're relying on to save your business is often the first thing it tries to destroy. Let's walk through what really happens [...]
Most business owners hand the reins over to a Web developer when it's time to build a website; it seems easier that way. The developer registers the domain, sets up the hosting, installs WordPress (or another platform), and gets your site online. But here's the question: when all that's done, [...]
Many businesses assume their data is safe just because they use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. It's in the cloud, so it must be backed up, right? Not quite. These platforms are great for keeping things running and giving you access from anywhere, but when it comes to recovering lost [...]
Power outages can be annoying at the best of times, but even more so when your computer refuses to turn back on afterwards. If you've ever pressed the power button and nothing happened – no fans, no lights, no screen – you're not alone. It's a common issue with several [...]
Phishing used to be easy to spot. You'd get an email from a strange address riddled with spelling errors, a clunky greeting such as "Dear Customer," and a vague request to click a link or download an attachment. That's no longer the case. Today's phishing scams are much more convincing. [...]
How Digital Debt Is Quietly Holding Your Business Back Most business owners understand financial debt. It affects cash flow, limits options, and adds stress to everyday decisions. However, there's another kind of debt that doesn't appear in the accounts, yet it's just as real. It's called digital debt, and while [...]
If you're a business owner, there's a good chance you already have someone who assists with your IT needs. It could be a tech-savvy staff member who gets things working when something breaks, or it could be an external support company you call when emails stop flowing. That's IT support. [...]
