[Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](/content/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in/ "Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In"/index.html)

We all have too many accounts nowadays. Between our personal lives, work, and practically all the entertainment we consume, there are dozens to keep track of and manage… and then there are the ones that charge us for a service they offer. The stacking costs of these services are bad enough, but if you see […]

[A Byte-Sized History Lesson About the Hamburger Menu](/content/a-byte-sized-history-lesson-about-the-hamburger-menu/ "A Byte-Sized History Lesson About the Hamburger Menu"/index.html)

It’s a symbol that we’ve all become familiar with in recent years: three horizontal lines, representing the menu of whatever application or website is currently in use. Sometimes appearing as three dots, this little icon can be surprisingly important for both the end user and the business using it… especially now that mobile devices are […]

[Why Your $50 Router Is Strangling Your Profits](/content/why-your-50-router-is-strangling-your-profits/ "Why Your $50 Router Is Strangling Your Profits"/index.html)

Here’s a horrifying thought: Imagine your beautiful office has 50 hardworking employees… but only one tiny, single-stall bathroom. It’s chaos. There’s a line down the hall, all day. Productivity grinds to a halt. It’s a classic bottleneck, and it’s completely unnecessary. Here’s the hard truth: This is exactly what’s happening to your business’ data right […]

[Don’t Fall for These BYOD Dangers](/content/don-t-fall-for-these-byod-dangers/ "Don’t Fall for These BYOD Dangers"/index.html)

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a solution that has grown more popular over the past decade or so, primarily because more employees already own devices capable of running work-related applications. The employee gets to use a device they already know and love, while the employer saves money from the cost of equipping that employee. […]

[When the Smart Office Creates Stupid Security Problems](/content/when-the-smart-office-creates-stupid-security-problems/ "When the Smart Office Creates Stupid Security Problems"/index.html)

Have you ever considered investing in smart technology for your office? We’re talking, of course, about the smart appliances, lights, thermostats, and so on, all of which make your office feel like you stepped into a sci-fi movie. As IT experts, it would be wrong for us to let you implement all these shiny new […]

[Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?](/content/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system/ "Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?"/index.html)

When an employee leaves your business, they go through (or they should, at least) a comprehensive offboarding process where you collect their keys, laptops, and other assets you gave them to do their jobs. You may have collected these physical keys, but certainly not their digital keys. You might still see them pop up in […]

[Why Cyberattackers and Other Grifters are Obsessed With Cryptocurrency](/content/why-cyberattackers-and-other-grifters-are-obsessed-with-cryptocurrency/ "Why Cyberattackers and Other Grifters are Obsessed With Cryptocurrency"/index.html)

Cryptocurrency has brought about innovative new technology for use in the business world, but it’s also created more headaches, primarily due to ransomware. With ransomware, a malicious entity can lock down your computer files and demand a cryptocurrency ransom in exchange for your data’s safe return. So, why is cryptocurrency the chosen currency for these […]

[Your Business Is Not Too Small for Managed Services](/content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services/ "Your Business Is Not Too Small for Managed Services"/index.html)

Many business owners, especially those running small or medium-sized enterprises and even startups, often wonder if their company is big enough to justify investing in managed IT services. The common misconception is that outsourced IT support is only for larger businesses with complex networks and hundreds of employees. The fact is that there is no […]

[You Get What You Pay For with Cheap Antivirus](/content/you-get-what-you-pay-for-with-cheap-antivirus/ "You Get What You Pay For with Cheap Antivirus"/index.html)

So, you’ve added an antivirus to your business’ cybersecurity protections. That’s great—it’s an essential element of the comprehensive defenses that a modern business needs. However, it is important that the antivirus you’re relying on is, in fact, reliable. Let’s go over how not all antivirus tools are the same, and what makes it so important […]

[What You Need to Do to Improve Your Supply Chain’s Efficiency](/content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chain-s-efficiency/ "What You Need to Do to Improve Your Supply Chain’s Efficiency"/index.html)

Small and medium-sized businesses are continuously grappling with the complexities of their supply chain. If you’re trying to compete with industry giants, the right technology is more accessible and affordable than ever. This month, we will go into some of the ways you can make your supply chain more efficient.