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Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues

Tip of the Week: Minimizing App-Based Security Issues

With smartphones being more sophisticated and feature-packed than ever, you have to wonder how many of those features are actually spying on you. Depending on the apps you install, your device could be secure, or it could be at risk, and it’s worth examining these apps every so often to ensure you’re not putting your personal or business information at...

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Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb

Why Your IT Guy is Annoyed by Your Smart Lightbulb

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 18, 2026
  • Security

There’s no denying the convenience that so many of technology's essential features and functions can now be managed with a simple command, if not completely automated, thanks to the Internet of Things. With the IoT, everything is augmented by a miniature computer… but these devices are built to be convenient and (for lack of a better term) cheap. As such,...

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Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There

Let’s Dispute the 3 Most Common Cybersecurity Myths Out There

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 16, 2026
  • Security

Are you still depending on your business being so small that it flies “under the radar” of potential threats? The most dangerous mindset you can have is that you’re too small for a hacker to care about your data. In reality, hackers don’t care how big your business is; they care about what data they can steal, and there’s plenty...

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3 Ways to Stop the IT Whack-A-Mole

3 Ways to Stop the IT Whack-A-Mole

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 13, 2026
  • Business

Is your tech strategy based on your actual business goals, or is it just a game of Whack-A-Mole with broken laptops? Many businesses operate in break-fix mode. Something breaks, you pay to fix it, and you move on. But this reactive spending is expensive, stressful, and keeps you two steps behind your competitors. To grow, your technology needs to follow...

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7 Signs Your Business Network Has an Unwelcome Guest

7 Signs Your Business Network Has an Unwelcome Guest

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 11, 2026
  • Security

If you’re counting on a big, dramatic hacking attack being the method of choice for any cybercriminal with you in their sights, I have some bad news. In reality, cybercrime is sneaky. A threat quietly infiltrates your network, lying in wait and biding its time, gradually collecting data until the perfect moment arrives. On average, a hacker spends 180 days...

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Tips for Navigating Video Meetings

Tips for Navigating Video Meetings

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 10, 2026
  • Security

Video calls have become the norm, whether you’re working remotely, catching up with friends, or trying to explain to your grandma how to unmute herself. To be honest, some video meetings feel like an endurance test. Bad lighting, poor audio, and distracting backgrounds can make them unbearable. Do you want to level up your video conferencing game? Here are five...

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Break-Fix Is Draining Your Operational Budget

Break-Fix Is Draining Your Operational Budget

The break-fix cycle of IT is a well-known drain on business profit, but some companies have yet to move away from it. They just assume that if their technology is working fine, it’s not costing the business anything. This is far from true, and the true cost of this is rooted in the amount of billable hours, emergency repair premiums,...

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You Need to Have a Plan and a Purpose for Your Tech Investments

You Need to Have a Plan and a Purpose for Your Tech Investments

A lot of businesses feel the pressure to jump on the latest and greatest tech out there. On the surface, that sounds like a smart move, who wouldn’t want cutting-edge tools? Just because something is new and shiny doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for your business, however. So, let’s take a step back and talk about how you can...

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Services of the Modern MSP

Services of the Modern MSP

Remember the good old days? You had an IT problem, you called your Managed Service Provider (MSP), and they’d swoop in to save the day. Maybe they’d fix your server, patch a system, or help you set up a new laptop. It was reliable, necessary, and... well, a bit reactive. Fast forward to 2026, and that picture has changed entirely....

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Does Digital Document Management Make Sense for You?

Does Digital Document Management Make Sense for You?

Ever feel like your office is being swallowed by paper? It piles up, clogs filing cabinets, and somehow multiplies overnight. If you’re always hunting for lost documents or drowning in paperwork, it’s probably time to go digital. But when should you make the switch? Let’s break it down. (more…)

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