Hardware

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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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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Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management

Maximizing Operational Efficiency with Lifecycle Hardware Management

The old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” has long been outdated. Nowadays, letting your hardware slowly degrade over time without maintenance is a surefire way to create issues that ultimately increase your costs and frustrate your team members. Let’s talk a bit about why it is critical to cycle through your hardware and how to do so...

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The Essential Guide to Climate-Resilient IT

The Essential Guide to Climate-Resilient IT

Technology and extreme weather don’t mix. Whether it’s a heatwave or a deep freeze, your office equipment is sensitive. If the temperature isn't just right, your hardware can slow down, break, or even die permanently. Here is a simple breakdown of why your tech hates the weather and how you can protect it. (more…)

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The Silent Threat of Data Loss and Hardware Failure

The Silent Threat of Data Loss and Hardware Failure

The single greatest danger to your business isn’t a hacker on the other side of the world, and it’s not your employees taking an extra five minutes on their break. It’s that dusty old server taking up space in a closet, the one that you insist works just fine. Hardware failure and the data loss it leads to can often...

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Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Forty: A Trip Back to 1986 Business Technology

Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Forty: A Trip Back to 1986 Business Technology

In 2026, we spend most of our days managing cloud architecture, deploying automated security patches, and chatting with AI bots. If we dial the clock back exactly 40 years to 1986, however, business technology wasn't just a different world; it was a different dimension. In 1986, the cloud that we use for business wasn’t even an option. In fact, the...

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The Argument for Cloud-Based Servers

The Argument for Cloud-Based Servers

Most modern businesses are powered by their on-premise server hardware assuming that it creates a more secure environment for them. While having your data close by, where you can easily access it, sounds like a great idea, know that there are also issues that arise from these kinds of arrangements. In fact, your business might be the most dangerous place...

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Documented and Inventoried: Don’t Let IT Drive You to Insanity

Documented and Inventoried: Don’t Let IT Drive You to Insanity

Keeping track of your business’ technology is very important for smooth operations and long-term success. You need to monitor every piece of your technology to avoid wasting money and facing security issues. A good inventory system helps you know what technology you have, where it's being used, and when it needs maintenance or replacement. This ensures your team has the...

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If You’ve Dealt with One of These Common Computer Issues, You Aren’t Alone

If You’ve Dealt with One of These Common Computer Issues, You Aren’t Alone

Computer problems aren’t just annoying, they are a major impediment to a business’ overall productivity. There are several common problems that can slow down your computer, each with its own signs, causes, and fixes. This month we’re going to look at some of these problems and what the solutions are for them. (more…)

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Six Tips to Improve Organizational Inventory Management

Six Tips to Improve Organizational Inventory Management

Keeping track of your organization’s technology can actually be more difficult than you may think. First of all, most businesses aren’t that worried about their technology as long as it works as designed. Secondly, technology tends to move in and out of an organization pretty fast. In this month’s newsletter, we are going to go into some steps you need...

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