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IT Management

Whatever hardware, software and networks your business relies on needs to be managed. But whether you have a single IT administrator or a full in-house tech support team, our guides and resources can help you make the right moves when it comes to internet service, cybersecurity, remote access, storage and more.

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What Is the Best Internet Speed for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | May 28, 2026
Every business needs a good internet connection to run their business properly. The question is how fast does your internet speed need to be for your company?
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Zoom Review
By Jessica Elliott | May 27, 2026
Zoom Phone stands out for video conferencing, combining VoIP calling, AI-powered meeting tools and flexible Workplace plans in one platform. Learn about Zoom's features, pricing, support and...
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How to Maintain Data Security and User Segregation in a Growing Business
By Adam Uzialko | May 05, 2026
Data security is important for businesses of all sizes, but as businesses grow it becomes more important to develop clear security SOPs.
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How Fiber Internet Is Changing the Playing Field for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | April 28, 2026
Fiber-optic internet is improving internet speeds and reliability for SMBs, which provides a competitive advantage to those that adopt over those that don’t.
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The Real Cost of Internet Downtime for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | April 28, 2026
Businesses rely on internet service to operate, so downtime can be especially costly. That means working with a reliable internet service provider is critical.
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PowerShell Basics: Programming With Loops
By Tim Ferrell | April 01, 2026
Learn how to use PowerShell "for" loop to automate tasks in Windows PowerShell. Includes syntax, examples, loop comparisons and best practices.
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PowerShell: Everything You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | March 30, 2026
Windows PowerShell offers an open-source administrative tool that allows IT professionals to automate tasks on a computer network for a more efficient system.
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Why Business Security Is Important for Growth
By Mark Fairlie | March 26, 2026
Strong business security protects your data, assets and reputation. Learn practical ways to reduce risk, build trust and support long-term growth.
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Business DSL vs. Cable Internet
By Mark Fairlie | March 20, 2026
Business DSL or cable internet: Which is the right choice for your business? Read on to learn more about each option and reputable providers.
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Features of Business Security Systems
By Sean Peek | March 05, 2026
Here's how to find an effective, affordable security system for your business.
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How and When to Create and Use PowerShell Modules
By Adam Bertram | February 24, 2026
PowerShell modules allow you to combine multiple scripts to simplify code management. Learn step-by-step instructions for creating and using these modules.
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Why Data Integrity Is Crucial for Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | February 24, 2026
Businesses base decisions on their current and future data. To steer a company in the right direction, leaders should maintain data integrity.
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How to Sync Folders With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | February 23, 2026
While software can sync files and folders for you, it's often limited in scope. Learn how a PowerShell script can help you build a custom solution.
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How to Achieve Success With Small Business Digital Asset Management
By David Trounce | February 23, 2026
Learn how your business can benefit from digital asset management, which will boost productivity, improve collaboration, and save time and money.
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Managing Files Over SFTP With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | February 21, 2026
Although native support for Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is not in PowerShell, by using a free module, you can retrieve, delete and add new files.
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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | February 20, 2026
Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.
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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | February 12, 2026
Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.
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How to Manage User Profiles With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | February 12, 2026
Managing Windows user profiles is often time-consuming and tedious. Here are some tips on how to leverage PowerShell to make the process easier.
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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | February 12, 2026
PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application pools with PowerShell.
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What Is Claim Scrubbing?
By Sean Peek | February 10, 2026
Claim scrubbing is the process of verifying that a medical claim's codes are accurate. Learn how code scrubbing works and which tools can help.
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8 Ways to Make Your Business’s Computing Eco-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | February 04, 2026
Learn eight ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.
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How to Manage File System ACLs With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | February 03, 2026
Before you can change an ACL, you must get the current one. There are two ways to do this with PowerShell. Learn how to get the current ACL and modify it.
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Why You Should Care About IEEE 802.11ax
By Sean Peek | February 02, 2026
Every Wi-Fi user appreciates a faster connection. The IEEE 802.11ax draft standard promises better range, throughput and resiliency.
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RFID for Retail: Know the Pros and Cons
By Joanna Furlong | January 30, 2026
RFID (radio frequency identification) can identify and track inventory. Learn how RFID is used in retail and what you need to know to use it effectively.
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File Management Practices Every Small Business Should Follow
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2026
It can be challenging to keep your digital documents organized and safe. These 10 file management practices will help you get started.
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Cybercrime: What Is It?
By Mark Fairlie | January 27, 2026
Learn what cybercrime is and how to prevent it. Protect your business from phishing, ransomware and other attacks with proven cybercrime protection strategies.
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Use PowerShell to Make WSUS Suck Less
By Adam Bertram | January 26, 2026
You can use PowerShell with Windows Software Update Services to work with servers and Windows clients.
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The Cost of Cybersecurity and How to Budget for It
By Andrew Rinaldi | January 26, 2026
Small businesses spend 13.2% of IT budgets on cybersecurity. Experts suggest focusing on employee training, MFA,and practical defenses over costly tech.
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Business Internet Buyers Guide
By Mark Fairlie | January 26, 2026
Being online is essential to conduct business, and in our helpful guide, we’ll show you how to find the right business internet service provider.
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How to Remotely Invoke Applications With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | January 23, 2026
Not all applications are created with remote execution in mind. PowerShell provides several ways to invoke applications on remote computers.