Practical guides for your IT.
Clear answers to the questions small businesses ask, written by our experts.
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June 15, 2026
Outsourcing IT for small businesses: when does it make financial sense.
Hours lost troubleshooting, recurring outages, data never backed up: here are the signs it is time to outsource, and how to calculate what you are really spending.
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June 15, 2026
Microsoft 365 for small businesses: settings to configure on day one.
Just signed up for Microsoft 365? These 6 essential settings secure your accounts, protect your files, and prevent the most common mistakes from the start.
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June 15, 2026
Passwords and two-factor authentication: the bare minimum when you have no IT team.
Weak, reused, or stolen passwords are the main entry point for attackers. Here are the simple rules to protect your business accounts starting today.
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June 15, 2026
My work PC is slow: what to check before calling a technician.
Computer dragging? Before you pick up the phone, here are 7 quick checks that often fix the problem in under 15 minutes.
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June 15, 2026
Which AI assistant for a small business, and where it falls short for IT support.
ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini: AI assistants are useful, but they do not replace real IT support. Here is what they do well, where they fall short, and how to combine both.
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June 15, 2026
What to do when ransomware hits your small business.
Your files are encrypted and a message is demanding payment? Here are the steps to take in the first hour, who to contact, and how to recover without paying.
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June 15, 2026
How to spot a phishing email as a small business, and what to do.
Fraudulent emails target small businesses too. Learn to recognize the warning signs and respond correctly with these simple steps.
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June 15, 2026
Data backup for small businesses: the simple 3-2-1 method.
Ransomware, hardware failure, stolen laptop: one rule protects your data against all of these. Here is how to apply the 3-2-1 method with no technical background.