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What Causes AutoCAD to Crash? IT Tips for Engineers and Architects

AutoCAD crashes can be caused by outdated hardware, corrupt files, overworked systems, or incorrect network configurations. For engineers and architects, every crash means lost productivity and missed deadlines....

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Holiday Scams In Disguise: What To Watch Out For When Donating Online

November 17, 2025

Scammers lurk around generosity, especially during the holiday season when giving peaks and emotions run high, making it a prime time for fraud. Consider a massive telefunding scam shut down a few years ago after...

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Do Small Businesses Need FTC Compliance? A Plain-English Guide for Executives

The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to any business that handles consumer financial or personal data. This includes small businesses. Many small business leaders assume the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) only...

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Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

November 10, 2025

Each year, countless apps, devices, and so-called "game-changing" technologies flood the market. Yet, most feel like distractions rather than true innovations. This year, however, a select few straightforward tools...

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The IT Challenges of Using AI and Automation in Architecture & Engineering Firms

AI tools are creating interesting challenges for architecture and engineering (A&E) firms. Architecture and engineering businesses rely on advanced design software like AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Mastercam. As...

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The Holiday Scam That Cost One Company $60 Million (And How To Protect Yours)

November 03, 2025

Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a mid-sized company received a suspicious text "from her CEO": Purchase $3,000 in Apple gift cards for clients, scratch off the codes, and email them. Though it seemed...

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AI in IT: How AI Tools Improve Cybersecurity and Business Operations

AI in IT is transforming how small and midsize businesses (SMBs) approach cybersecurity and daily operations. Smart tools now detect threats faster, prevent phishing attacks, and automate routine IT tasks. With the...

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The One Button That Could Save Your Digital Life

October 27, 2025

Imagine going online without a seat belt or leaving your office door open overnight. That's as risky as browsing the internet without multifactor authentication (MFA). Why take that chance? MFA acts like a second...

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The Most Common IT Mistakes SMBs Make

October 23, 2025

Small businesses make critical IT mistakes: using outdated systems, skipping data backups, and treating technology as an afterthought. These errors lead to costly downtime, frustrated employees, compliance risks, and...

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