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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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Don Houk

How to Keep Everything Updated in Windows 10

As you may know, updates are critical for keeping your computer safe. Having the latest patches installed protects you from exploits that target older versions, plus it gives you access to current features. Let’s look at how to stay on top of updates in Windows 10 so you don’t miss

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Troubleshoot Your Microphone in Windows 10

Having trouble with your sound input in Windows is extremely frustrating, especially if you frequently join video calls. Thankfully, computer microphone problems usually come down to a few common causes. Let’s look at how to figure out what’s wrong with your microphone in Windows 10 and get it working again.

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Change Your Mouse Cursor in Windows 10

Windows has used the familiar white mouse cursor by default for decades. And while there’s nothing wrong with this, have you ever wished you could change your mouse cursor? Maybe you could work more efficiently with something that’s easier to see, or perhaps you want to customize the cursor just

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Factory Reset a Windows 10 Computer

Sometimes, the nuclear option of a full factory reset is the only way to solve certain issues with your computer. While it’s not convenient, knowing how to perform a factory reset is important. Whether you need to resolve a problem or just want a fresh start, here are a few

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Manage Startup Programs in Windows 10

You might know that each time you boot up your computer, certain programs run as soon as you log in. While this is often convenient, having too many programs run at startup can have negative consequences. Let’s look at how to manage startup programs in Windows and how to decide

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Don Houk

What Is the Microsoft Store on Windows 10?

While looking around Windows 10, you might have noticed an app called the Microsoft Store. What is this for, and why is it included with Windows? Today we’ll look at what the Microsoft Store offers, where it came from, and what it’s good for. What Is the Microsoft Store? The

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How to Find Out What Version of Windows 10 You Have

Sometimes it’s important to figure out what version of Windows 10 you’re running. Perhaps you want to install some software and need to make sure it’s compatible with your OS. Or maybe  you’re getting help with troubleshooting and the other person wants to know what version of Windows 10 you

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8 Useful Features in the Windows 10 Settings Menu

While the old Control Panel interface still exists in Windows 10, the main way to control preferences and options is through the Settings app. It holds all kinds of toggles and tweaks to help you make your computer run just as you want it. The Settings app has far too

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What’s New in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update?

After a few delays, the latest version of Windows 10, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, is ready. While it doesn’t pack a ton of new features, it has some enhancements to existing tools and a few new tricks to try out. Let’s take a tour of what the latest

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An Introduction to Windows Ink in Windows 10

For a long time, the only viable way of interacting with a computer was using a mouse and keyboard. And while this is still quite popular, touchscreen machines have enabled new methods of input by stylus and fingers. Windows 10 collects these features under the name Windows Ink. Let’s see

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