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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.

Mastering the Art of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule

Mastering the Art of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule

Data backup can be a bit nerve-wracking to implement, especially as a small business owner with limited knowledge of business IT solutions. One best practice we like to plug for SMBs is the 3-2-1 backup rule, which sounds more complicated than it really is. Today, we’re exploring the details of this approach and how it can change the way you...

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Don’t Get Swindled By these Common Cyberscams!

Don’t Get Swindled By these Common Cyberscams!

Businesses are constantly juggling customers, orders, and a dozen other things. The last thing you need is a digital thief trying to get their hands on your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there are a lot of online tricksters out there, and they often like to pick on small businesses, thinking they're easier targets.  Let’s look at some of the common tricks...

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Boosting Business with Technology Training

Boosting Business with Technology Training

Public discussion about online threats can sometimes feel overwhelming, the reality is that cyber risks pose a genuine and significant challenge to businesses of all sizes. Is your company equipped to defend against the sophisticated digital adversaries active today? Let's clarify three prevalent threats that can cause substantial harm to your operations and reputation. At NetMGM, we believe that a...

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Building a Robust Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

Building a Robust Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

While it might not be the most glamorous topic, losing critical information—customer records, financial data, intellectual property—can severely disrupt, or even cripple, a business. At NetMGM, we specialize in proactive business technology support for organizations, and we consider a robust backup and recovery strategy non-negotiable for resilience. Think of your data as a core business asset. Protecting it requires a...

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Minimizing Technology Disruptions

Minimizing Technology Disruptions

The moment when the technology you rely on suddenly stops working can be frustrating, but more than anything else, it can be expensive. If you understand these types of situations, you know that you need a plan to keep them few and far between. Let’s take a look at the costs of downtime and a few things you can do...

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3 of the Biggest and Scariest Security Threats Out There

3 of the Biggest and Scariest Security Threats Out There

Security threats might be sensationalized on the Internet, but the fact remains that they are serious problems for any business, big or small. Is your company ready to take on today’s increasingly sophisticated security threats? Here are three of them that could cause significant damage to your business… In more ways than one. (more…)

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A Look Inside Google's Emoji Kitchen to See What’s Cooking

A Look Inside Google’s Emoji Kitchen to See What’s Cooking

Isn’t it funny how, despite there being so, so many emojis to select from, you so often can’t find one that succinctly and descriptively gets your point across? Google has recently added a feature to its Gboard mobile keyboard called Emoji Kitchen.  Emoji Kitchen does what it sounds like and cooks up blends of two emojis for you. Let’s go...

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How to Fix a Broken IT Infrastructure

How to Fix a Broken IT Infrastructure

If you have a lot of complaints about your IT, you’re not alone. Turns out, business technology complaints are one of the most common frustrations for companies. We’re here to tell you, however, that you don’t have to live with broken technology; you can instead take steps to fix it, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. (more…)

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When it Comes to Remote Work, Don’t Be Like Google

When it Comes to Remote Work, Don’t Be Like Google

Google's recent decision to push more remote staff back to the office, with potential consequences for non-compliance, feels like a step backward in the evolution of workplace flexibility.  While the tech giant cites the importance of in-person collaboration and a stronger company culture, this rigid stance overlooks the significant benefits and increasing acceptance of remote work, especially for small and...

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How the Selection of a New Pope is Kept So Secret

How the Selection of a New Pope is Kept So Secret

With the papal conclave—the sequestered selection of a new pope by the Catholic Church’s College of Cardinals—beginning today, it seemed timely to consider how this centuries-old tradition has maintained its incredibly high level of secrecy and security over the years. After all, there may be a few lessons and insights we can glean from their process and apply them to...

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