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With Windows 10 reaching the end of its life on October 14, 2025, it’s time to plan your next steps. Whether it’s upgrading your system, switching to Linux, or buying a new PC, we’ve outlined 5 practical solutions to keep your business running smoothly and securely. Don’t wait until it’s too late—start preparing now!

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As the holiday season approaches, so does the pressure on your business’s IT systems. From increased system loads and cybersecurity threats to outdated tech, the risks are high – and the last thing you need is a tech meltdown during peak season. Discover how proactive IT support can keep your business running smoothly, protecting you from costly downtime and data breaches.

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2024 has seen some of the biggest data breaches yet, affecting millions of people and costing companies millions in damages. But what does this mean for small to midsize businesses? Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small and medium sized organizations because they often lack the robust security measures of larger companies. Could your business be next?

Find out what these breaches mean for your business and how you can protect yourself by scheduling a FREE Security Risk Assessment.

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National Public Data confirmed in September 2024 that a hacker has compromised the personal records of millions of individuals. The information exposed includes the names, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers and even Social Security numbers of up to 2.9 billion people. Here’s what you need to know.

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Since it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and phishing e-mails are one of the top causes of attacks, we created this simple guide to help you and your team successfully identify phishing e-mails and understand why it’s so important to do so.

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Even if you’re tired of hearing about AI, the reality is that those who embrace it, find the tools that work and learn how to use them efficiently WILL get ahead of those who refuse to try. However, sorting through the thousands of AI-powered programs on the market can feel like a daunting task, which is why we want to highlight one that we support.

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When 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks and hospitals, suddenly displayed the “Blue Screen of Death,” people began to panic. “We are under a cyber-attack!” most speculated. Fortunately, that was not the case, but the real reason behind the outage is alarming and something every business owner should be concerned about.

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The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently analyzed data from three major US health studies that gathered information on people’s daily multivitamin use. They discovered that people who took daily multivitamins had a 4% higher mortality rate than those who didn’t.

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If the software your organization used to close deals and pay employees unexpectedly went down and you had no idea when it would be fixed, what would you do? Could you continue doing business? How much money would you lose? Unfortunately, in June, this happened to over 15,000 US- and Canada-based car dealerships when two cyber-attacks occurred on the popular industry software provider, CDK Global.

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Summer is a popular time for vacation travel. If you’re looking to squeeze in any last-minute travel, there is a scam circulating that you need to be aware of. As costs for everything from food to travel continue to increase, the logical step is to search for the best deals online to book a memorable trip without breaking your budget.

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Is your organization currently bleeding money due to its reliance on outdated technology? The answer is likely yes. A recent survey by Deloitte revealed that a staggering 82% of companies failed to meet their cost-reduction targets last year, with an inefficient technology infrastructure being the primary culprit.

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A recent stream of Reddit comments emerged detailing a series of poor customer service experiences with tech support. While I typically try to stay clear of Reddit and its gang of chronic whiny-pants commenters, I scrolled through a few, you know, for research purposes since I’m in the industry.

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