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11 articles
· Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Outage: Why Every Business Needs a Continuity Plan
The November 12 Microsoft 365 outage disrupted businesses. Learn how a business continuity plan and Recon Managed Services can help minimize downtime.
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· IT Management
How Long Business Computers Last and When to Replace Them
Three to five years is a practical replacement range for many business computers.
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· IT Management
Small Business IT Budget: What to Include and How to Plan It
Your IT budget should include the technology you already use, the support required to maintain it, and the upgrades you expect to make during the year.
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· IT Management
Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network.
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· Cloud
What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported.
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· IT Management
Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?
Allow personal devices only for approved work, through approved apps, and when the device meets your security requirements.
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· IT Management
Why Your Employees Shouldn’t Have Administrator Access to Their Computers
Employees should use standard accounts for email, web browsing, and everyday work.
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· Microsoft
Still on Windows 10? Here’s Why You’re Putting Your Business at Risk
Windows 10 reached the end of Microsoft support on October 14, 2025, which means it no longer gets security updates.
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· AI
Who Can See What Your AI Note-Taker Records?
AI note-takers join your meetings, transcribe everything said, and save the recording and summary to the vendor’s servers.
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· Security
Malware Can Now Build Itself Inside Your Browser—Is Your Business Prepared?
Cybercriminals are constantly developing new ways to avoid traditional security tools.
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· Security
Critical WordPress Vulnerabilities Are Being Actively Exploited. Is Your Website Protected?
A newly discovered set of critical WordPress vulnerabilities is already being used to compromise websites, install malicious software, and create hidden…
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