Your parents did something a certain way. You asked why once.
“Because that’s how it’s done,” they said.
Twenty years later, you’re doing the same thing. You’re still not sure why.
Businesses collect habits like that, too.
The Technology You Should Stop Dragging Into Another Year
Don’t Let Security Habits Check Out for the Holidays
Cybersecurity habits wane during the holidays, but your employees aren’t being lazy or suddenly deciding they no longer care about security. They are, however, operating differently, and you probably are too.
As the end-of-year holidays get started, and travel and PTO plans solidify, take some time to do a short security reset with your employees framed around end-of-year availability and circumstances.
When Everything Feels Like a Priority, How Do You Build an IT Budget?
If your roof is leaking and your kitchen is showing its age, both may need work. But only one of them is going to ruin your week. Your IT budget can put you in the same position. There may be plenty worth spending money on, but deciding what comes first isn’t always obvious.
The IT Budget Mistakes You Won’t Notice Until the Bill Arrives
It’s easy to feel confident about your IT budget in January. Everything’s perfectly organized and approved, and you have a clear picture of what the next 12 months of technology expenses will look like. Now you can focus on your work and not worry too much about tech until your next budget conversation or quarterly business review, right?
Suddenly, it’s summer.
Why Windows Update fails and how to fix it
Most Windows Update failures stem from four main issues: transient glitches, corrupt system files, insufficient storage, or network connectivity. Spotting the root cause early lets you jump straight to the right solution instead of wasting time working down a generic troubleshooting guide. 1. Transient issues that a restart resolves A significant number of Windows Update […]
Stuck on “checking for updates”? A guide to fixing Windows Update failures
Windows Update failures are one of the most common IT complaints, and they’re frustrating partly because the error messages are rarely specific enough to be useful. Whether the update is stuck downloading, failing at installation, or throwing an error code, the same structured approach resolves the majority of cases without needing to reinstall Windows. Start […]
4 Virtualization myths you shouldn’t believe
Explaining the concept of virtualization is no easy task and failed attempts to do so have left it with a less-than-ideal reputation. We want to set the record straight about virtualization’s many benefits by dispelling four of the most common misconceptions about it. Myth #1 – Virtualization is too expensive for SMBs Many people assume […]
Debunking the top 4 virtualization myths
Unless you work in IT, you don’t need to understand the intricacies of most business technology. Complicated explanations usually just lead to misunderstandings, which is especially true for virtualization. Many of the things you’ve heard about it are false. Myth #1 – Virtualization is too expensive for SMBs Many people assume that the more advanced […]