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Network Management, Inc. has been serving the Virginia area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Understanding AI Literacy (and Why It’s Important)

Understanding AI Literacy (and Why It’s Important)

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, and you can now find it in just about all areas of life. Businesses in particular have a lot to gain from AI, yet many people still don’t know what it is, what it actually does, and, most importantly, how to use it well. Today, we’re tackling AI literacy and how you...

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How Prepared Are Your Team Members to Maintain Your Security?

How Prepared Are Your Team Members to Maintain Your Security?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 28, 2025
  • Security

Certain information needs to be well-known in the professional workplace at every level of an organization. Cybersecurity best practices are examples of such pieces of information. Unfortunately, a recent survey has shown that a significant portion of adults in the United Kingdom—about one in three—failed a cybersecurity test. What’s worse, this test was designed for 11-year-olds Let’s discuss what this...

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Thinking About Windows 10 Extended Support? Think Again

Thinking About Windows 10 Extended Support? Think Again

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 26, 2025
  • Security

Before you know it, Windows 10 will be on its way out, as it will reach its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. Unfortunately, whether you’re ready or not, this day will come. In the past, you could pay for extended security updates, but is this actually a feasible solution for a small business? (more…)

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What Makes a Backup Strategy Reliable?

What Makes a Backup Strategy Reliable?

Business continuity is a critical element of any organization’s preparations for the future, including how comprehensive the backup is designed to be. Let’s discuss the steps that businesses—especially small ones—need to take to ensure their data is protected. (more…)

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Look Out for Scams This Tax Season

Look Out for Scams This Tax Season

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 21, 2025
  • Security

Tax season is coming, at least in the United States, and while it’s not the most exciting time of the year, it’s important nonetheless. Hackers know this, too, so you might get some unsolicited text messages or emails claiming to be the Internal Revenue Service. Today, we want to highlight the importance of awareness this tax season, and what you...

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How to Effectively Use Mobile Devices with Your Business

How to Effectively Use Mobile Devices with Your Business

How much does your business depend on its mobile technology? More likely than not, you have smartphones implemented on your network in some capacity, whether it’s for productivity or security. That said, you need to have a strategy in place to manage and maintain them, which is where mobile device management comes in. (more…)

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There Are Plenty of Truly Erroneous Controversies

There Are Plenty of Truly Erroneous Controversies

Social media is addictive, this much is true. For the people who never have taken the leap and put themselves out there, it is often maddening to see people jump from outrage about one issue to another issue without any real resolution. This week, we will discuss the neverending stream of controversy that is brought on by social media and...

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Zero-Days of Our Lives, Episode 1: Spoofing

Zero-Days of Our Lives, Episode 1: Spoofing

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 14, 2025
  • Security

While we may be IT professionals and—as such—take security extremely seriously, it can occasionally help to discuss business cybersecurity with a different approach… such as a daytime soap opera. What follows is one of these occasions. Welcome to Oak Falls, a cozy little coastal hamlet shielded by the trees that give it its name. Unfortunately, these trees do little to...

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Three Main Keys to Mobile Device Management

Three Main Keys to Mobile Device Management

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • February 13, 2025
  • Security

As mobile technology becomes ingrained in daily life, businesses must confront the fact that it is a whole new thing that has to be managed. Over 85 percent of the global population is actively using smartphones, and that means that with the benefits, there is also the substantial risk of cyberthreats targeting these devices. Let’s take a look at how...

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How Does Communication Unification Work?

How Does Communication Unification Work?

Good communication is key for any business. Today, there are tons of ways companies stay connected: phone calls, emails, messaging apps, and video meetings. While all these tools can be helpful, they can also get confusing if not managed properly. Let’s break down the basics of business communication so it’s easy to understand. (more…)

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