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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.

Small Businesses Can Get a Lot Out of AI

Small Businesses Can Get a Lot Out of AI

AI is everywhere and it could be said that it is transforming the modern economy. With each passing day the technology is becoming an essential tool for businesses looking to boost their overall business efficiency. Small businesses can use AI in a number of ways and in today’s blog, we’ll explore how they can use AI to their advantage. (more…)

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To Safely Store Passwords, Use a Centralized Password Manager

To Safely Store Passwords, Use a Centralized Password Manager

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 23, 2024
  • Security

In this blog and our conversations with clients, we frequently discuss the importance of protecting accounts with complex and unique passwords and multi-factor authentication. These actions are crucial, but there is a tool out there that can really improve any business’ account security: the password manager.  Today, we’ll discuss the password manager and why it is such a great tool...

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Is Telegram’s Embedded Privacy Aiding Criminals?

Is Telegram’s Embedded Privacy Aiding Criminals?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 20, 2024
  • Security

The state of Internet security is always a trip. There are scams literally everywhere and there are better minds than ours that want to solve the myriad of problems that users run into online. One such platform is the secure communications software Telegram founded by Pavel Durov. In this attempt to revolutionize the instant messaging space, he’s found himself in...

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Moving? Here’s How to Prepare for Relocating Your Infrastructure

Moving? Here’s How to Prepare for Relocating Your Infrastructure

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 18, 2024
  • How To

Moving your business’ IT infrastructure is quite an endeavor, but a few preparatory steps can make it easier. Let’s review them and see if there are any opportunities hiding in this task. (more…)

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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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