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Practical articles on IT, cybersecurity, and technology decisions for small business owners.
Your VMware Bill Just Doubled. Here's What to Do About It.
Broadcom's VMware repricing has turned renewals into an exit-planning problem for SMBs. Here's what to know before moving from VMware to Hyper-V.
What the FTC Safeguards Rule Actually Requires from Your Accounting Firm
The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to accounting firms of every size. Here is what it actually requires, where most small firms fall short, and what Microsoft 365 does and does not cover.
Why 'Just Do a Weekly Offsite Backup' Is the Worst Advice Your Business Will Ever Get
A weekly offsite backup sounds reasonable until you lose a week of client data. Here is what a real backup and disaster recovery strategy looks like for SMBs in 2026.
What Does a Managed IT Company Actually Do?
A plain-English breakdown of what managed IT companies do, what's included in their services, and how to tell if you actually need one.
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