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18 Tech Terms for Small Business IT Decision-Makers

September 25, 2024
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Every profession has its own “shorthand” for commonly-used terms and expressions, and IT is no exception. As an IT decision-maker, here are 18 key cybersecurity and networking terms you may have heard but didn’t exactly know what they meant (until now)!

10 Reasons for IT Support Even if “Everything” Is in the Cloud

April 29, 2024
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There’s no doubt that cloud services make you more efficient. You can work anytime, anywhere without the frustrations and security concerns of managing your own servers. However, along with the convenience of the cloud for you comes different responsibilities for your IT management.

Protect Yourself from Cybercrime at Tax Time

February 1, 2024
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It’s that time of year again – ready to prepare your income tax return? Let’s take a look at some potential scams to help you protect yourself from cybercrime at tax time.

How to Shop Safely Online for the Holidays

December 6, 2023
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Online shopping offers the thrill of finding great deals from the comfort of your couch. Here’s how to shop safely online for the holidays and keep cybercriminals from spoiling the fun!

How Your Browser Affects Your Online Privacy

July 6, 2023
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What’s your favorite browser? How you use a browser affects your online privacy. Let's look at the information browsers and websites gather and how you can better protect your privacy online.

How Quickly Can Your Password Be Hacked?

April 2, 2023
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How quickly can your password be hacked? It depends. Hackers use sophisticated knowledge and tools to try and crack passwords. You can make it harder for them by using multi-factor authentication, complex passphrases, or passwords created at random by a password manager.

How PayPal Money Request Scams Affect Small Businesses

January 4, 2023
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PayPal money request scams are affecting small businesses in Northeast Ohio. An eagle-eyed client of ours recently avoided losing several hundred dollars by recognizing a fake money request.

CRU Solutions Celebrates 40 Years

November 1, 2022
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Act with integrity and do the right thing. Be helpful and truthful. - Jim Kerr These words motivate every team member at CRU Solutions. They guide how we interact with each other and with our clients. Jim Kerr has cultivated this approach since he began the business 40 years ago.

14 Practical Tech Tips for Traveling

July 12, 2022
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Where we go, our phones, tablets, and computers go, too. Whether you’re heading out on business or that long-awaited vacation, these tech tips for traveling will help you get the most out of your devices.