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Cyber Security for Virginia Business Travelers: 8 Tips to Vacation Safely
As we get into the summer, many business owners and employees look forward to a well-deserved break. However, we all know high achievers tend to do a little work on vacation. Unfortunately, studies show that working outside the office can lead to significant cyber...
Best Microsoft Teams Productivity Tips for Small Business
Those of us who work in small and mid-sized organizations know that productivity is crucial to hitting our goals. Microsoft Teams has a slew of features to help you and your team be more productive, no matter what business you’re in. Here are a few of my favorites....
10 Common IT Complaints Washington, DC Area Organizations are Eliminating from Their Business Forever
They say, “You get what you tolerate”. Now, more than ever, we’ve been conditioned to tolerate poorer service at higher prices. Companies get a ‘free pass’ simply by using phrases like “the labor shortage,” “because of COVID,” or “inflation.” But it doesn’t have to be...
The Biggest Risk Is Not The One You Don’t Take, But The One You Don’t See
“The biggest risk is the one you don’t take” is a mantra motivational speakers often deliver in their presentations. They make the argument that you should throw all caution to the wind and go for it (whatever “it” is). That may be a good piece of advice to get...
5 Seemingly Innocent Download Habits Your Employees Must STOP Now To Avoid Hackers And Ransomware Attacks
Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and click away without a care. Online, or in your inbox, you didn’t have to worry about opening, clicking and downloading files. Today, antivirus alone cannot, and will not, protect you from hackers. This is...
Small Business Technology Trend – AI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot
Since launching in November, ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing consumer application in history, reaching 100 million monthly active users just 2 months. By comparison, it took TikTok about nine months to reach 100 million users, and Instagram 2-1/2 years. ChatGPT...
Death By CHEAPNESS
Southwest Airlines’ recent fiasco caused them to cancel over 16,700 flights. This left people stranded across America. It was the epitome of what’s happening with so many businesses right now across the US. A total and complete meltdown in service due to cheapness....
End Of Support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
In just a few weeks Exchange Server 2013 will reach its "end of support". This means that, as of April 11, 2023, Microsoft will no longer provide: Technical support for problems that may occur. Bug fixes for issues that may impact the stability and usability of the...