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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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Hardware
Kegan Mooney

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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Hardware
Kegan Mooney

Ethernet Cables Explained: Choosing the Right RJ45 Standard

When it comes to networking, the RJ45 Ethernet cable acts as the backbone for transmitting data between devices. However, not all Ethernet cables are created equally, newer Ethernet standards offer much quicker data transfer rates, but at a higher price. But what is the difference between Ethernet standards, and is

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Hardware
Don Houk

5 Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Laptop Hardware

Computers are sensitive devices, and since laptops are portable, they’re easier to physically damage. If you’re not careful with your machine, you could end up destroying it quickly or over time. Let’s consider some of the most important ways to care for your laptop physically, which will help you keep

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Hardware
Don Houk

What You Should Know About Computers and Heat

Just like your body can become overheated, a computer can overheat as well. And while computers are built to withstand a high level of heat, it’s still possible for them to become too hot. Let’s look at the basics of how heat affects computers, including normal operating temperatures and how

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Hardware
Don Houk

3 Reasons to Consider a Mechanical Keyboard

If you work on a computer for most of the day, a mechanical keyboard is one of the best PC upgrades you can make. You may think that they’re only for gaming purposes, but mechanical keyboards are fantastic for general productivity work too. Let’s take a look at some of

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Hardware
Don Houk

Understanding the Different Types of USB Cables and Ports

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the standard for connecting all sorts of devices today. But the universal in its name can be a bit misleading, as there are many different types of USB connectors and a few different standards. If you don’t have your own dedicated IT helpdesk, it can

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Hardware
Don Houk

8 Standard Computer Components and What They Do

Computers are complex machines, with much of the processing and work being done at a microscopic level. But did you know that inside a computer are several parts that you can see or identify with ease? These computer components are what make any machine run and affect its performance. You

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Hardware
Don Houk

Why an SSD is the Best Computer Upgrade You Can Make

Whether you’re using an old PC or just got a new one, you probably wish it was faster all the time. You’ll see all sorts of advice online about how to make your computer faster; ads on TV even claim their product can double your PC’s speed, but of course,

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