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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.

These Signs Tell You a Hard Drive is On Its Way Out

These Signs Tell You a Hard Drive is On Its Way Out

The demand for digital storage has skyrocketed over time. While hard disk drives (HDDs) once dominated the market, solid-state drives (SSDs) are now becoming more popular thanks to their speed, durability, and increasing affordability. That said, HDDs are still in wide use, though they are far more susceptible to failure compared to SSDs. So, how can you spot the signs...

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The NSA’s Guidelines on Mobile Security

The NSA’s Guidelines on Mobile Security

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 13, 2024
  • Security

The United States National Security Agency, or NSA, is well known for its expertise in cybersecurity. So, when the NSA releases practices to help keep mobile devices more secure, it's smart to pay attention to what it says. Let’s examine a few of their shared practices and see what we can learn. (more…)

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Two Productivity Bottlenecks You Need to Confront

Two Productivity Bottlenecks You Need to Confront

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 11, 2024
  • Business

Technology has enabled us to achieve more than ever before, but with that progress comes higher expectations. Increased productivity demands can sometimes feel overwhelming, making it essential to find effective ways to manage tasks. There's a natural limit to how much we can do, however, and certain obstacles can push us to that limit more quickly. Today, we’ll explore two...

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Is Your Phone Feeling Slow? Try Clearing the Cache

Is Your Phone Feeling Slow? Try Clearing the Cache

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 9, 2024
  • How To

Whether you have an older iPhone or last year’s iPhone 15 Pro Max, your device is likely to slow down a little as you use it, especially when using the web browser. This doesn’t just apply to iPhones; virtually any device with a web browser, including desktops, laptops, and tablets, can suffer from this. Let’s discuss the why and how...

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Destroy Network Bottlenecks with These Actions

Destroy Network Bottlenecks with These Actions

Network bottlenecks can be a real problem for businesses that depend on significant data transmission as a part of their day-to-day operations. More companies than ever use a lot of different technologies that chew through bandwidth and it can cause their network to move slowly. Let’s go through some of the steps you should take to eliminate these network bottlenecks....

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Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens with Anything in Google Chrome

Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens with Anything in Google Chrome

If you’ve ever used Google Lens on a mobile device, you know it’s a pretty impressive little tool for contextual searches. However, you can also use these capabilities in the Chrome browser., searching for anything visible in the browser—from text to images, even one captured from a video. Let’s go over how. (more…)

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How to Ensure Secure and Organized File Sharing Capabilities

How to Ensure Secure and Organized File Sharing Capabilities

Modern businesses lean heavily on collaboration, and without efficient and reliable file sharing, that strategy goes out the window. It’s important that you know how to build and maintain solid file sharing practices and get the technology you need to make that possible. In today’s blog, we will give you four tips on how to build an efficient and secure...

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Let’s Talk About the “Compressed” 4-Day Workweek

Let’s Talk About the “Compressed” 4-Day Workweek

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 30, 2024
  • Business

The concept of a four-day-long workweek is one of the latest trends that businesses of all shapes and sizes are pondering. It has been touted to have significant benefits for both their operations and the employees who carry them out. However, is the “compressed” workweek the route your business should go? Well, as is so often the answer, that depends....

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Three Ways to Effectively Reduce Operational Troubles

Three Ways to Effectively Reduce Operational Troubles

Small businesses often face a range of technology-related challenges that can disrupt the efficiency of their business. Being able to understand the common issues—such as network connectivity problems, outdated technology, or cybersecurity—is the first step toward keeping business running smoothly. By identifying these recurring problems, businesses can anticipate potential disruptions and prepare strategies to reduce their risk. (more…)

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6 Essential Tools for Your Business’ Protection

6 Essential Tools for Your Business’ Protection

Cybersecurity tops the list for any business’ needs, particularly when one considers just how many threats are out there today. This makes it essential that today’s businesses (yours included) put an assortment of cybersecurity tools and protections in place. We’ve assembled a list of the ones we recommend. (more…)

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