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The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT

You know the saying: You get what you pay for. And nowhere is that more obvious than in IT. On the surface, a cheaper managed IT services agreement might seem like a ...

The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade

If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That ...

Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be A Hacker’s Favorite E-mail

You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting: “Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, ...

7 Questions You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider Every Quarter

If you’re only talking to your IT provider when you renew your contract, you’re doing it wrong. Technology isn’t a “set it and forget it” part of your business. It’s constantly evolving, ...

Out Of Office, Out Of Luck: What Happens When Your IT Breaks While Everyone’s On Vacation?

It’s a quiet June morning. Half your team is on vacation. The other half is working from home or bouncing between coffee shops and hotel WiFi. And then it happens. Your system ...

Shadow IT: How Employees Using Unauthorized Apps Could Be Putting Your Business At Risk

Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT ...

Is Your Printer The Biggest Security Threat In Your Office?

If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, you’d probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. But what if I told you that your office printer ...

The Fake Vacation E-mail That Could Drain Your Bank Account

Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything! That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending ...

The Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Making In IT And Cybersecurity

A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?” Oh, where to begin… After years of working with businesses ...

The Dark Side Of Chatbots: Who’s Really Listening To Your Conversations?

Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and the recently released DeepSeek have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering assistance with almost every task imaginable – from drafting e-mails ...

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The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT

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The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT

You know the saying: You get what you pay for. And nowhere is that more obvious than in IT. On the surface, a cheaper managed IT services agreement might seem like a ...

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The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade

Posted by cfbtel On
The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade

If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That ...

Read More