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Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?

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. Use company-owned devices for administration, sensitive work, or jobs that r... ...more

Cyber Security ,Data &Hardware

October 01, 2026•9 min read

How Long Business Computers Last and When to Replace Them

How Long Business Computers Last and When to Replace Them

Three to five years is a practical replacement range for many business computers. The right time depends on security support, reliability, performance, warranty coverage, repair costs, and the employe... ...more

Productivity ,Hardware

September 21, 2026•10 min read

Still on Windows 10? Here's Why You're Putting Your Business at Risk

Still on Windows 10? Here's Why You're Putting Your Business at Risk

If any of your computers are still running Windows 10, they stopped getting security updates in October 2025. They'll keep working, so it's easy to leave them, but every new flaw found in Windows 10 n... ...more

Cyber Security ,Microsoft &Hardware

July 13, 2026•4 min read

The "Legacy Debt" Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room

The "Legacy Debt" Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room

Aging hardware can be the most dangerous thing in a server room. It represents legacy debt, which is not just old tech, but old tech that has become a dependency. This debt silently accumulates risk u... ...more

Technology ,Hardware

April 17, 2026•4 min read

The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home

The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home

At home, security incidents don’t look dramatic. They look like stepping away during a delivery. Leaving a laptop unlocked. Letting someone “quickly check something.” Those small moments are how work ... ...more

Home Network Security ,Cyber Security Hybrid Working &Hardware

March 26, 2026•5 min read

The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan

The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan

If your business is still running Windows Server 2016, the clock is ticking. Support ends on 12 January 2027, and without security updates, your systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks. ...more

Technology ,Microsoft Hardware &Cloud

January 05, 2026•5 min read

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