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clean up your computer

Clean up Your Computer in the New Year
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Still getting organized in the new year?  Don’t forget to clean up your computer!  January is Clean Up Your Computer Month and the second Monday of February is Clean Out Your Computer Day (so there’s still time).  Make a resolution to keep the grime off your computer and be safer online. 
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password managers

Password Managers Demystified: 4 FAQs
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A password manager is a useful tool for securing the numerous credentials we use every day.  Here’s what to know about password managers and how they can help protect your business.
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Suspicious Email

How to Spot a Suspicious Email
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Everyone needs to know how to spot suspicious emails.  Spam filters and other sophisticated blocking tools don’t eliminate all the risks, so always pay attention.
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Shop Safely Online for the Holidays

How to Shop Safely Online for the Holidays
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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!
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IT planning and budgeting

Shape the Future of Your Business with IT Planning and Budgeting
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Your IT planning and budgeting process has importance beyond the numbers and spreadsheets. The technology you use and how you implement it will help shape the future of your business, including your day-to-day operations, how you engage with customers, and how you outpace your competition.
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Mitigate Social Media Risks

How to Mitigate Social Media Security Risks
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Social media is an effective way for small businesses to level the playing field in the challenge of increasing brand awareness.  It’s affordable, allows message control, provides interaction, and can generate business leads.  Unfortunately, it also presents security risks.  Here’s how to mitigate social media security risks in your small business.
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network secure from ex-employees

Is Your Network Secure from Ex-Employees?
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Is your network secure from ex-employees?  When someone leaves your company, how do you remove their access to your business data? Particularly with mobile devices, an ex-employee may have emails and contact information on a smartphone that may belong to them, not you.
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Managed services good fast cheap

Can Managed IT Services Be Good, Fast and Cheap?
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Can you have good, fast and cheap all at the same time?  This question has plagued businesses for years (maybe even yours).  When you’re evaluating managed IT services, what’s more important - knowledgeable service, quick response, or low price?
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