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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.

Tip of the Week: Become a Deletion Fiend with These Keyboard Shortcuts

Tip of the Week: Become a Deletion Fiend with These Keyboard Shortcuts

Typically, when we make a mistake in a word processor, we just hold down the Backspace key until you get rid of the error, but when you consider all the times you have to hold down the key for longer than five seconds, that time adds up. To bypass this inefficiency entirely, you can use a little tool called “Fast...

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FCC Puts Prohibition on Foreign-Manufactured Consumer Routers

FCC Puts Prohibition on Foreign-Manufactured Consumer Routers

On March 23, 2026 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded their banned list of hardware to include all consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers produced outside the United States. This designation identifies such equipment as a threat to national security. Under this new regulatory framework, the import, sale, and use of most existing router models are prohibited because a device is classified as...

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How to Prevent Cybersecurity Fatigue and Employee Shortcuts

How to Prevent Cybersecurity Fatigue and Employee Shortcuts

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • April 17, 2026
  • Security

The biggest security risks to your business often come from within your own office. This doesn’t mean your employees are criminals; in fact, the problem usually starts because your staff is hardworking and helpful. When people are determined to do a great job, they often develop habits that unintentionally put your data at risk. Here is how that happens and...

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The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars of Business Continuity

The 3 Non-Negotiable Pillars of Business Continuity

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • April 15, 2026
  • Security

Does your leadership team follow the same security rules as everyone else, or are there special exceptions made for the executive suite? One of the most dangerous vulnerabilities in a business is the CEO who’s too busy to adhere to the multi-factor authentication policy or who insists on having administrative access to every file in the company. This is precisely...

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Stop Waiting for Your Computers to Crash

Stop Waiting for Your Computers to Crash

Most people treat office tech like a kitchen appliance: if it turns on, it’s "fine." But in business, a computer becomes a problem long before it actually breaks. When you wait for a total failure, you aren’t saving money. You’re paying for lost productivity, emergency rush fees, and the risk of losing your data. (more…)

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Why We Chose Prevention Over “Repair”

Why We Chose Prevention Over “Repair”

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • April 10, 2026
  • Business

Tell me if you can relate to this statement: “My IT provider makes money when my business is struggling.” With the old way of managing technology, this is called the “break-fix” model, where the incentives of technology management are completely backwards. If your server crashes or your network grinds to a halt, the provider’s billable hours start to tick, and...

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5 Operational Pitfalls That Sink Small Businesses

5 Operational Pitfalls That Sink Small Businesses

Running a small business is a lot like spinning plates while riding a unicycle. It’s exhilarating, but the moment one plate wobbles, the whole act is at risk. While many entrepreneurs worry about the big economic crash, the truth is that most businesses don't fail because of the economy—they fail because of internal operational leaks. (more…)

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Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business

Why the LexisNexis Security Failure is a Wake-Up Call for Small Business

Towards the end of February of this year, LexisNexis Legal & Professional fell victim to a data breach in which the responsible party accessed the data analytics company’s Amazon Web Services infrastructure due to an unpatched application. While the data leak itself was (according to LexisNexis L&P, at least) relatively minimal, this breach presents an opportunity to reiterate the importance...

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5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth

5 Tips to Master Generative AI Proficiency for Small Business Growth

Generative AI has officially moved from being a "cool experiment" to an engine for small business growth. In 2026, the gap between businesses that use AI and those that don't is no longer about "tech-savviness"—it’s about operational survival. (more…)

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How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business

How Even Your Firewall Can Be a Growth Engine for Your Business

Firewalls used to be simple defensive tools that consisted of antivirus, web filtering, and intrusion protection, but they are far more complex (and far more powerful) these days. In fact, they can serve an entirely different purpose in addition to network security. You can transform a well-configured firewall into a growth lever to harness the vast amounts of data they...

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