by JR Bareis | Sep 23, 2025 | Blog Posts
At first glance, hanging on to old technology feels like a smart way to stretch your IT budget. But the truth is, the longer you hold on, the more it ends up costing you. Outdated hardware and software don’t just slow you down—they drain productivity, eat up your...
by JR Bareis | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog Posts
I run into a lot of myths when talking with business owners about cybersecurity. The problem is, these myths aren’t harmless — they can leave big gaps in your company’s defenses. Let’s break down five of the most common ones I hear and what the truth really is. Myth...
by JR Bareis | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog Posts
When I talk with business owners about cybersecurity, I always start with the basics because they matter more than you think. According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud. And here’s the kicker: most of...
by JR Bareis | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog Posts
Heads-up from me: Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Your PCs won’t suddenly stop working on that date, but they will stop getting security patches and feature updates from Microsoft. That’s the real risk. Microsoft SupportMicrosoft Why...
by JR Bareis | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog Posts
AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are everywhere right now. And they’re doing some pretty amazing things—writing emails, summarizing meetings, helping with spreadsheets, and even handling customer service replies. But here’s the problem: If...
