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Misplacing a file can be annoying and stressful, especially if that file is important. On complex networks, it could potentially be in multiple different locations, perhaps on a local network device or somewhere in the cloud. In moments of dire need, knowing how to locate such important files makes you a standout (and standup) employee.

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If you’re a business owner, you likely view IT as a necessary evil. It’s that line item on your profit and loss report that feels like a black hole; money goes in, and occasionally, your printer still doesn’t work. The hard truth is that if you are still calling a tech person only when things go wrong, you might be missing out on important inputs that can improve your business.

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That “checkmark” signaling a successful backup is less a guarantee of safety and more of a dangerous illusion. Many business owners might be under the impression that their data is safe simply because they got the email confirming that files have been copied to the cloud. But this is far from the truth.

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Is your office still housing a server closet? If so, you’re likely sitting on the most expensive, non-productive square footage in your building. Between the specialized cooling costs, the constant hardware maintenance, and the looming threat of mechanical failure, physical servers have become an expensive anchor for the modern business.

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The dream of a company-only device policy died about five minutes after the first smartphone hit the market. Whether you officially allow it or not, your team is likely checking Slack from their sofas and answering emails in the grocery line on their personal phones. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is no longer a perk; it’s a necessity.

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There’s a lot of hardware in the modern business setup, and most of it is computerized to some degree. As such, ridding your business of any of it has become a more involved process than it once was all in the name of data security.

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It is tempting to call the family tech genius when your office Wi-Fi acts up. Whether it is a niece who builds gaming rigs or a friend who is good with computers, leaning on a hobbyist for business infrastructure seems like a great way to save a few bucks.

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Wikipedia has always been the gold standard for human-vetted information. A recent clash between the Open Knowledge Association (OKA) and veteran Wikipedia editors has highlighted a big issue: AI hallucinations.

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Every business owner knows that a new hire’s first few weeks set the tone for their entire career with the company. While you’re busy teaching them the ropes of their new role, there is something else just as vital to cover: keeping your company data safe.

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Chances are pretty good that you know someone—a coworker, friend, or relative—who seems pretty confident that they know their way around technology.