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Disaster Recovery Planning: Why It Matters

As more businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to store data, manage operations, and communicate, they are also becoming vulnerable to a significant vulnerability; the risk of disruptions caused by natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures. Disaster recovery planning (DRP) is a critical process that ensures organizations can quickly

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Maximizing Small Business Growth with Real IT Strategy

Maximizing Small Business Growth with Real IT Strategy

With technology becoming an integral part of business operations, efficient IT strategies can be the key to unlocking this potential growth. As experts in the field, we understand the unique challenges small businesses face, and we’re here to guide you through maximizing the benefits of a robust IT strategy to

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The Power of Regular IT Audits

The Power of Regular IT Audits: Protecting Your Business from Emerging Threats

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the stakes for your business have never been higher. Security breaches can cripple operations, making regular security audits essential for safeguarding your assets and peace of mind. Imagine driving without gauges—IT audits serve as your vital indicators, ensuring your technological infrastructure remains robust and efficient.

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How to Stop Your PC from Overheating

Overheating can be a serious issue not only for your PC, but for the lifespan of the components in it, as well as causing issues with performance, but how can you stop your PC from overheating in the first place? One of the most important ways to stop your PC

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Should You Use AI to Scan Resumes

With the recent advances in AI technology, it’s no wonder many businesses are using AI to increase productivity. These days, you can use AI to create images from scratch, write web content, and even scan resumes for you, but should you use AI to scan resumes, and what are the

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How to Make Your Windows 11 PC Run Faster

Over the years Windows 11 has continued to improve and add new features with every Windows 11 update. But with new features and background services being added, you might find your computer starting to become a little slower than usual. Not only can Windows updates slow down your Windows 11

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

What Is Metadata?

The term “metadata” has become more common as our technology allows for more advanced data collection and storage. But what is metadata, and what does it show about you? Let’s explore the concept of metadata. We’ll consider some examples and see how you can handle this information. What Is Metadata?

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

What Is Display Resolution and What Does It Affect?

You’ll hear the word “resolution” used when referring to various display aspects of computers, like monitors and video. But what does resolution mean, and how does it affect the screens you use every day? Below, we explore display resolution and how to understand it clearly. What Is Resolution? When used

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

3 Ways to Force-Close Frozen Apps on Your PC

Hopefully, apps don’t freeze on your computer frequently. But when an app stops responding, it’s important to know how to force it to close. And if you have to do so regularly, there are other ways to force-close apps more efficiently. Let’s look over the best ways to force-close apps

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

How to Troubleshoot Google Chrome When It Doesn’t Run Properly

While Chrome is the world’s most popular browser, it’s not perfect. If you’re having an issue with Chrome crashing or chugging along, you can switch to another browser, but that’s not a long-term solution if you rely on it. Let’s walk through troubleshooting fixes for when Chrome isn’t working right,

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

5 Commonly Confused Sets of Computer Terms, Defined

Like any field, there’s a lot of jargon involved in computing. And while the advanced terms don’t concern casual users, with the prevalence of technology today, it’s easy to confuse even common terms. Let’s look at several pairs of computer and internet terms that are often used interchangeably or incorrectly,

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

5 Tips for Better Computer File Organization

It’s easy to fall into bad organization habits with the files and folders on your PC. Since the search function in modern operating systems is so powerful, you might not feel the need to have a clear setup. But search isn’t perfect and the mess will become too much eventually.

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

What Is the Blue Screen of Death?

Most people have heard of the blue screen of death, and if you’ve used Windows, chances are that you’ve seen one yourself. While it’s hopefully not a common occurrence for you to deal with these, it’s useful to know what they are and what you can learn from them. Let’s

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

What Is a Creative Commons License?

If you use online media for your own purposes, like featuring images in company blog posts or using songs for an advertisement, it’s vital to understand Creative Commons and how it lets you use creative works. Let’s look at Creative Commons and how to interpret its terms. What Is Creative

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

An Introduction to How Computers Handle Time

Time is something that’s both straightforward and incredibly complex at the same time. On one level, it’s easy to check what the time is, and time is, at its simplest, a series of increasing seconds. However, keeping track of time across the world is a much more difficult practice, and

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Business Intelligence
Don Houk

What Is Markdown? Why It’s Great for Writing Online

If you do any writing online, whether for your job or personally, you should know about Markdown. It’s a simple system that allows you to focus on your text and basic formatting, without excess details getting in the way. We’ll introduce you to Markdown, including what it is, how it

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