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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.

Every Time Google Tells You To Put Glue on Pizza, a Lot of Electricity is Consumed

Every Time Google Tells You To Put Glue on Pizza, a Lot of Electricity is Consumed

You’ve probably noticed that Google searches are sometimes a little different these days. Depending on what you search for, sometimes Google will attempt to provide an AI-generated answer. A lot of Googlers have noticed that sometimes these answers get a little wacky. What’s going on? Why isn’t Google just taking users to websites like they used to? And what is...

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Can You Tell the Difference Between a Laptop and a Chromebook?

Can You Tell the Difference Between a Laptop and a Chromebook?

Laptops are nothing new for businesses. In fact, some recent laptops have the processing power to eclipse your typical desktop workstation. However, this doesn’t apply to all laptops, as evidenced by the Chromebook. Today, we want to explore the big differences between Chromebooks and your average laptop, as well as how you might choose between one or the other. (more…)

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AI Is Fueling Dynamic Data Analytics

AI Is Fueling Dynamic Data Analytics

Decision-making is such a big part of business, and a lot of time the “gut feeling” may actually work against their stated aims. By incorporating back-end analysis into their strategy, business owners can get insights that they typically wouldn’t even consider. It can make their businesses more money through improved sales, customer relationships, and efficiency. In today’s blog, we will...

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How the World’s Most Popular Search Engine Works

How the World’s Most Popular Search Engine Works

Billions of people rely on Google Search to find what they want online. But what really happens when you click "search"? Let's describe how the Google Search engine works to give you a behind-the-scenes look. (more…)

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Windows Defender Vs. Microsoft Defender for Business

Windows Defender Vs. Microsoft Defender for Business

Sometimes, it seems like the most complex aspect of modern technology is the naming conventions used by big vendors for all of their products. It’s a problem with consumer electronics, it’s a problem with enterprise products, and sometimes it feels like some companies make their products as confusing as possible on purpose… I’m looking at you, Microsoft. When it comes...

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The Massive Benefits of VoIP Can Complete Your Business' Communications Platform

The Massive Benefits of VoIP Can Complete Your Business’ Communications Platform

For years, traditional telephone systems have been a cornerstone of office communication. However, many companies have yet to update their phone systems to match the evolving needs of the modern workplace. Today, we explore how Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is revolutionizing business telephone systems. (more…)

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Small Businesses Should Fully Leverage the Cloud for Software

Small Businesses Should Fully Leverage the Cloud for Software

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • July 1, 2024
  • Cloud

In order to survive in today’s business world, your organization needs to be adaptable and flexible to new situations. You might have to take on the persona of a bookkeeper, HR, and other important roles for your business. You can add “IT decision maker” to that list, as 95% of small businesses in the US utilize some kind of computing...

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Transform your File Management to Save Money, Do More, and Be More Secure

Transform your File Management to Save Money, Do More, and Be More Secure

A good business creates a lot of beneficial relationships. This means contracts and other data that need to be shared and filed away. While this seems like a straightforward issue, technology is available today that any business can take advantage of that can reduce their filing costs and make their file sharing more efficient. Let’s take a look at this...

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Tip of the Week: Fix Cybersecurity Sprawl to Improve Security Overall

Tip of the Week: Fix Cybersecurity Sprawl to Improve Security Overall

Cybersecurity is necessary for businesses to function, but when it turns to overreaching and overinvestment—a concept called cybersecurity sprawl—it becomes a problem. Today, we want to highlight some of the many challenges that can come about from cybersecurity sprawl, as well as how you can avoid it. (more…)

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Are You Sure That’s Being Backed Up?

Are You Sure That’s Being Backed Up?

Data backup is a crucial part of any business operation, but many employees within an organization might not necessarily know or understand how data backup actually works, or even what gets backed up during the process. Today, we want to demystify how data backup typically works and why it’s important to know what gets backed up, and when. (more…)

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