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IT tips & insights for Triad organizations.
Plain-language guidance on technology, security, and getting more out of your IT, written for the small businesses, nonprofits, and government offices we serve.
Managed IT · June 2026
What does managed IT actually cost in the Triad?
The pricing models explained in plain English, what drives the number, and how to compare quotes without getting lost in jargon.
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Cybersecurity · June 2026
5 cybersecurity steps every NC nonprofit should take
High-impact, mostly low-cost protections that dramatically reduce the risk of a breach, even on a tight nonprofit budget.
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Continuity · May 2026
Hurricane prep 2026: is your data ready for storm season?
Another storm season is nearly here. A focused data-readiness and continuity check for NC organizations, before June 1.
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Cybersecurity · April 2026
Passwords are the weak link: how passkeys change the game
Passkeys are quietly replacing passwords with something faster and much harder to steal. What they are, and whether you’re ready.
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Backup · March 2026
Cloud backup vs. on-site: what small organizations actually need
Cloud or on-site backup? For most small organizations the honest answer is both, here’s how the pieces fit together.
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Cybersecurity · February 2026
Smishing: the rise of text-message scams targeting employees
Phishing has moved to your pocket. How text-message scams target employees, and how to train your team to spot them.
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Strategy · January 2026
Setting an IT budget for 2026: where to invest
Where the smart money goes in 2026: the technology investments that deliver the most value and the most risk reduction.
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Managed IT · December 2025
Year-end tech checklist for small businesses and nonprofits
Close the year with your technology in order, from backups and licenses to budgets and a clean slate for January.
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Cybersecurity · November 2025
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: keeping your business safe online
The shopping frenzy brings a wave of spoofed retailers and fake deals. Keeping your business and staff safe through the season.
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Managed IT · October 2025
Windows 10 support has ended. Now what?
Windows 10 hit end of support on October 14, 2025. Still running it? Here’s exactly what to do next, and what to avoid.
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Cybersecurity · October 2025
It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 habits worth building
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect prompt to build four simple habits that make your whole team harder to hack.
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Strategy · September 2025
AI at work: keeping company data safe when staff use ChatGPT
Your team is already using AI tools, often by pasting in company data. How to capture the upside without leaking sensitive information.
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Managed IT · August 2025
Back to business: IT housekeeping before the busy fall
Late summer is the calm before the fall rush, the perfect window to get your technology tidy before things get hectic.
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Managed IT · July 2025
Windows 10 ends support in October 2025: what it means for your business
Microsoft ends Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. What that deadline really means, and how to plan before it arrives.
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Cybersecurity · June 2025
Is your office Wi-Fi a security risk? A practical guide
Your office Wi-Fi can quietly be a wide-open door. Simple steps to lock it down and separate guests from your real network.
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Continuity · May 2025
Hurricane season is coming: a business continuity checklist for NC
Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. A practical checklist so a storm is a disruption, not a disaster, for your NC organization.
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Cybersecurity · April 2025
W-2 and wire-transfer fraud: the scams that peak at tax time
Business email compromise costs organizations dearly every spring. How W-2 theft and fake wire requests work, and how to shut them down.
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Managed IT · March 2025
Spring-clean your IT: the systems audit every small office should do
A practical spring checklist: clean up old accounts, find aging hardware, and confirm your backups actually work.
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Cybersecurity · February 2025
Multi-factor authentication isn't optional anymore, here's why
That extra code on your phone blocks the overwhelming majority of account takeovers. Why MFA is now the baseline, not a bonus.
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Cybersecurity · January 2025
Tax season is phishing season: what your team needs to watch for
Every winter, tax-themed phishing surges. The specific lures to warn your team about before W-2s and 1099s start flying.
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Strategy · January 2025
New year, new IT budget: planning your technology spend for 2025
A simple framework for setting your 2025 technology budget, what to prioritize first, and where the hidden costs tend to hide.
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Cybersecurity · December 2024
Holiday cyber scams: protecting your business through the busiest weeks
December is peak season for phishing, fake shipping notices, and gift-card scams. A short checklist to keep your team from getting caught.
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