Archive for author: Matthew Hinge

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IT Management

5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly se...

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Cloud

3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,”...

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IT Management

Your 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist and What You Need to Know About the New Data Laws

Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compli...

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Online Presence

The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave w...

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Cybersecurity

The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)

Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vuln...

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AI

The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunate...

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Cybersecurity

How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ra...

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Microsoft

Beyond Licensing: How to Stop Wasting Money onYour Microsoft 365 Security and Copilot Add-Ons

Microsoft 365 is a powerful platform that helps a business in many ways. It boosts collaboration and streamlines operations, among other benefits. However, many companies waste money on unnecessary licenses and...

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IT Management

Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth

Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, ...

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Cloud

Navigating Cloud Compliance: Essential Regulations in the Digital Age

The mass migration to cloud-based environments continues as organizations realize the inherent benefits. Cloud solutions are the technology darlings of today’s digital landscape. They offer a perfect marriage o...