Posts by Craig Fouts
Tech for Humans Newsletter
Happy Holidays! If you receive a smart thermostat, a Wi-Fi printer, or even a fancy coffee maker as a gift this holiday season, this email is for you. IT experts call these devices the “Internet of Things” (IoT), and while they make life easier, they are becoming a massive target for hackers. Ignored smart devices…
Read MoreUsing a Password Manager and Virtual Cards = 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 ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned that scammers often create fake shopping websites or phishing emails to steal…
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What’s the one thing that’s almost guaranteed to punch a massive security hole in your business? An employee leaving. It sounds simple, but it’s a bigger, more expensive problem than most people think. In today’s email, I’ll run you through a simple 7-step checklist for when an employee leaves (it’ll also save you a fortune…
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In the world of business technology, there are few things more critical than your data. And yet, many business owners rely on a single, often vulnerable, system to protect their most important asset: their backups. Today, we’re unpacking a core principle of data protection: the 3-2-1 backup strategy. You’ll learn exactly why a single backup…
Read More7 Signs It’s Time to Outsource Your IT Help Desk
Your IT help desk should keep your business running smoothly, not slow it down. But if your internal team is buried under a growing pile of tickets, support requests, and software issues, it may be time to consider a managed alternative. Outsourcing your help desk can free up your team, reduce response times, and improve…
Read MoreAI Tools Demystified: 2025 Guide
Walk into almost any IT department right now, and you’ll hear the same conversation at least once a week: “Have you tried that new AI tool yet? I heard it’s a game-changer.” The truth is that the market is buzzing with promise and noise. A recent McKinsey survey shows that 78% of companies now use…
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Most business owners don’t realize that when accounts get breached by a cybersecurity attack, it often isn’t obvious. In fact, on average it takes more than 200 days before a company even notices. That’s a long time for someone else to be poking around in your systems. This month, we’ll look at how these breaches…
Read MoreManaged IT vs IT Support: Understanding the Key Differences
Managed IT vs IT Support: What’s the Difference? When exploring IT service options, business owners and decision-makers often come across two common terms. These are Managed IT Services and IT Support. While they both involve providing technical assistance, they differ in how they are delivered, priced, and applied in a business context. Understanding these differences…
Read MoreIT Alignment: The Secret Sauce to SMB Growth and Business Success!
Unlocking the full potential of your small or medium-sized business can feel like searching for a secret ingredient in Grandma’s famous chili, elusive but oh-so-satisfying once discovered! The key to SMB growth and business success often lies in the magic of IT alignment, where your technology strategy and business objectives dance in perfect harmony. As…
Read MoreBoost Your Business Productivity with Windows 11
Has your company already upgraded to the new Windows® 11 operating system or are you planning to make the switch soon? As of August 2024, Windows 11 accounted for 31% of the Microsoft’s OS market share and is overtaking Windows 10. This shift is being driven by two factors: Window’s 10 planned phase-out in 2025…
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