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Keep Your Computer Sparkling Clean
Why Is Cleaning Essential? Regularly cleaning your computer, both inside and out, is crucial for maintaining the performance of your computer system, extending its lifespan. Over time, a buildup of dust, dirt and debris can impact the various components of your set up such as your monitor, keyboard, mouse or CPU which can result in overheating, slower system performance, and eventually the complete breakdown of your hardware. It's not only the health of your computer that can be affected but your own as well. Various germs and bacteria can be living and thriving on your computer, particularly pieces that are constantly touched like the keyboard and mouse.
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Test for site
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Optimizing Your Big Move
It's time, you've either outgrown your office space, the office needs a style update, or your successful business is ready to expand. You've found your new space and are ready to start a new chapter, problem is, where do you start?Packing and moving your equipment, furniture and various office supplies is only part of the process. Planning, organizing and testing will more than likely be what takes up most of your time.
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Social Media and SIM Skimming
Earlier this year, and X/Twitter account was hacked, allowing misinformation to be posted from this trusted account. Unfortunately, this is not an unfamiliar story, social media accounts have been hacked before as anyone who has received an off message form a friend knows by now. So why was this instance newsworthy? The hacked account belonged to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, if a trusted entity such as this can be hacked and misinformation spread, it brings into question the security of social media accounts belonging to businesses or government entities.
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Phishing Has New Bait, QR Codes
QR codes have become a staple in a variety of businesses from restaurants to retail. Through these simple codes, customers can get immediate access to services and/or goods provided by the establishment. Paying your bill? There's a QR code for that. Want to submit a resume? There's a QR code for that. Personal information stolen? Unfortunately yes, there is a QR code for that.
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The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Technology
Staffing pressures are forcing many organizations to think carefully about how they use their people and resources. But there's another challenge that can make those pressures even harder to manage: technology that doesn't work together. It's easy to overlook. Systems get added one at a time, over the years, usually to solve a specific problem in the moment. A new CRM here, a new scheduling tool there, and a solution for compliance tracking somewhere in between. None of these decisions are necessarily wrong on their own, but over time, they can The post The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Technology first appeared on AdvanTech.
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Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month
For many, October means spooky season. The time of year for jack-o-lanterns, ghost stories, and trick or treating. October also represents another important time of year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time for individuals and businesses to evaluate their security practices and ensure proper cyber hygiene. The US federal agency CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) chose "Securing the Next 250" as this year's theme, in concurrence with the United States 250th anniversary, focusing on building digital resilience that will last for years to come. Their principles they have outlined apply to The post Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month first appeared on AdvanTech.
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Is Your Manufacturing Technology Ready for What’s Next?
Manufacturing floors look different than they did five years ago. Sensors track machine performance in real time, automation handles repetitive tasks, and production data feeds decisions that used to rely on gut instinct. That shift has made manufacturers more efficient but has also raised the bar. The post Is Your Manufacturing Technology Ready for What’s Next? first appeared on AdvanTech.
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Q4 Planning: Budgeting Your IT for 2027
Managing IT costs is a high priority for business, but without proper insight, it can quickly get overwhelming. As systems continue to evolve and new tools are added or needed, technology spend often grows over time, and it can be hard to tell what's necessary and what's just been accumulated over the years. The post Q4 Planning: Budgeting Your IT for 2027 first appeared on AdvanTech.
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National Preparedness Month and Your Disaster Recovery Plan
Your data is important, but have you thought through what happens if it's suddenly gone? September is National Preparedness Month, and while most people think of preparedness in terms of flashlights, bottled water, and evacuation routes, we see how it applies to your business's technology. A fire, a flood, a ransomware attack, or even a simple hardware failure can take your systems offline in an instant. For many small businesses, that kind of disruption is the difference between a bad week and a business that never fully The post National Preparedness Month and Your Disaster Recovery Plan first appeared on AdvanTech.
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Vendor Impersonation: The New Face of Wire Fraud
Every business relies on a certain level of trust when it comes to their vendors, contractors, and partners. Picture this, and invoice comes in, it looks familiar and recognizable, and the payment is approved and goes out. That routine trust is exactly what scammers are now exploiting, and vendor impersonation fraud is becoming one of the most costly cyber-attacks facing businesses today. The post Vendor Impersonation: The New Face of Wire Fraud first appeared on AdvanTech.
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Risks of Shadow IT
Have you heard of shadow IT? It's the practice of employees using apps and devices without approval from your IT team. Shadow IT is the newest version of this problem, and it's spreading faster than shadow IT ever did. The post Risks of Shadow IT first appeared on AdvanTech.
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CMMC Phase 2 is Suspended, Your Security is Not
The Department of Defense has suspended the CMMC Phase 2 transition that was set to take effect on November 10, 2026. For contractors handling CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information), this means a third-party CMMC Level 2 assessment won't be required for now, and subcontractors can continue after completing a self-assessment. The post CMMC Phase 2 is Suspended, Your Security is Not first appeared on AdvanTech.
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How to Measure Your Technology ROI
Many businesses have a general sense of what they spend on technology. The monthly software subscriptions, managed service agreement, and licenses auto renew every year and are therefore very simple to keep track of. What far fewer businesses have a clear picture of is what their spending is actually returning. The post How to Measure Your Technology ROI first appeared on AdvanTech.
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The AI Shift No One is Talking About
There is a lot of noise around AI and the ramifications it will have on the workforce, but we believe most of these concerns miss the point. The real story isn't that AI is eliminating jobs, it's eliminating certain job tasks that were never a good use of a talented employees time in the first place. The post The AI Shift No One is Talking About first appeared on AdvanTech.