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Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network

Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password do not confirm that the networks are separated. The router, access points, and firewall must also be configured to prevent guest devices from reaching internal systems. Offering Wi-Fi to Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 5 daysOctober 20, 2026 ago
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IT Management

Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?

Summary: Allow personal devices only for approved work, through approved apps, and when the device meets your security requirements. Use company-owned devices for administration, sensitive work, or jobs that require large amounts of data to be stored locally. Employees often use personal devices for work before the business has made Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 2 weeksOctober 10, 2026 ago
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IT Management

Why Your Employees Shouldn’t Have Administrator Access to Their Computers

Summary: Employees should use standard accounts for email, web browsing, and everyday work. Administrator access should be limited to approved IT tasks and protected with a separate account. Administrator access often starts with one request. An employee needs to install a printer, update a specialist program, or change a setting Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 3 weeksOctober 5, 2026 ago
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IT Management

The 30-Minute IT Check Every Small Business Should Do Once a Month

Summary: Most IT problems don’t appear out of nowhere. Backups quietly stop running, updates sit unfinished for weeks, and old staff accounts stay switched on for months. A short check once a month catches these while they’re still cheap to fix. This post covers the six things to look at. Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 4 weeksSeptember 30, 2026 ago
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IT Management

8 Considerations Before Buying Used Technology

We use our devices every day, so they need to work well for our needs. A device that’s slow or broken is inconvenient and can affect productivity for day-to-day tasks. But buying a brand new phone or laptop isn’t always the best option. We’ll cover eight things you should consider Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 1 yearApril 30, 2025 ago
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IT Management

Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move

Moving can be a chaotic and stressful time. Especially when it comes to handling your valuable technology. Whether you’re relocating your home or office, it’s essential to take extra care. Both with fragile items and when packing and moving your devices and other tech items. To help you navigate this Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 2 years ago
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IT Management

Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?

In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. Is it okay to leave your smartphone charging overnight? Do Macs get viruses? And what about those 5G towers? What’s going on with those? Common tech Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 3 yearsAugust 10, 2023 ago
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IT Management

7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical. VoIP allows companies to stay Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 4 yearsJanuary 10, 2023 ago
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Cybersecurity

What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 4 yearsDecember 31, 2022 ago
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Cybersecurity

Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work. According to Microsoft, mobile devices make up about 60% of Read more…

By Timothy Butkiewicz, 4 yearsDecember 20, 2022 ago

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