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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 ...

Hackers Might Not Ransom You Anymore – They’ll Just Extort You Instead!

Think ransomware is your worst nightmare? Think again. Hackers have found a new way to hold your business hostage – and it may be even more ruthless than encryption. It’s called ...

What Happens To Your Applications When Windows 10 Support Ends?

Mark your calendars: October 14, 2025 – the day Windows 10 officially reaches its end of life. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes ...

The Make-Or-Break Factor Failing Business Owners Often Miss

When it comes to running a business, most owners consider aspects like quality customer service, reliable products or services, and closely monitored P&Ls as reasons for company success or ...

A Rising Threat Every Business Owner Needs To Take Seriously

Business e-mail compromise (BEC) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous cyberthreats businesses face. While these scams have challenged organizations for years, the introduction of advanced AI tools has made them ...

How Orange County Business Owners Can Eliminate Costly Tech Problems Immediately

Imagine you and your team walking into work ready to tackle the day’s tasks when suddenly the Internet goes down, e-mails stop working and productivity grinds to a halt. What would you ...

Cybercriminals Love Tax Season – Here’s How To Protect Your Business

As tax season approaches, businesses are focused on preparing financial documents, filing returns and meeting tight deadlines. Unfortunately, cybercriminals see this busy season where business owners and employees are preoccupied as the ...

Spring-Clean Your Computer Network

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to spring-clean. While you’re busy decluttering your office and organizing files, don’t forget your IT systems deserve a refresh too. A “spring-clean” for your ...

From Reactive To Proactive: Why Your IT Strategy Needs An Upgrade

As you work through Q1 of 2025, one thing is abundantly clear: businesses that thrive are those that stay ahead of the quickly evolving technology world. Reactive IT strategies – waiting for ...

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Stop Funding These 3 Tech Money Pits – Take Your Family To Hawaii Instead

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Stop Funding These 3 Tech Money Pits – Take Your Family To Hawaii Instead

A business owner spent one hour in late December auditing every technology tool her 12-person company used. What she discovered was staggering. Her team used three different project management systems – none ...

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2026 Tech Trends: What Small Businesses Should Actually Pay Attention To (And What You Can Ignore)

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2026 Tech Trends: What Small Businesses Should Actually Pay Attention To (And What You Can Ignore)

Every January, tech publications release breathless predictions about revolutionary trends that will “change everything.” By February, most business owners are drowning in buzzwords – AI this, blockchain that, metaverse something-or-other – with ...

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