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IT & SecurityAlberta and B.C. Time Zone Fix for Windows: The PowerShell Script We Use (and How to Check Your PCs)
The Windows update that fixes Alberta and B.C. time has to be installed, and then the right time zone has to be picked. Here are the copy-paste PowerShell scripts we use to check PCs, install the update safely and set the new zone, with every line explained.
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IT & SecurityAlberta Didn't Fall Back on November 1: How to Fix Wrong Clocks, Outlook Meetings and Business Systems
Alberta stopped changing its clocks on November 1, 2026, but not every device and app got the memo. Here's why some times are an hour off, and a step-by-step fix for phones, Windows, Outlook and business systems.
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IT & SecurityDoes a Small Business Still Need a Server in 2026? On-Premises vs Cloud vs Hybrid
Many small offices no longer need a server, but some still do. Here's how to decide between on-premises, cloud and hybrid, with Windows Server support dates and a checklist.
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AIWhat Is OpenClaw (Moltbot)? A Plain-English Guide for Businesses
OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot) is an open-source AI assistant you run yourself and talk to through WhatsApp, Slack or Teams. Here's what it does, what it needs and how to run it safely.
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AIAI Use Policy Template: A Free Staff Policy for Small Businesses
A free, copy-ready AI use policy template for small business staff, with a Green, Amber, Red data table and a one-week rollout plan.
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AIIs Microsoft Copilot Worth It for a Small Business? (2026 Guide)
Free Copilot Chat or the paid licence? An honest look at what Copilot adds, what it costs in Canada, and how to test it before you commit.
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IT & SecurityPIPA Breach Reporting Alberta: What Businesses Must Do
When does an Alberta business have to report a privacy breach under PIPA? How to assess the risk, notify the OIPC and tell affected people.
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IT & SecurityRansomware Attack: What to Do in the First Hour
A calm, ordered checklist for the first hour of a ransomware attack: isolate, call for help, protect backups, report it and recover safely.
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IT & SecurityMicrosoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Small Business: Which Fits?
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace? Compare Canadian prices, desktop apps, storage, security, AI and data residency to pick the right fit.
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IT & SecurityCyber Insurance Security Checklist: What Insurers Ask Small Businesses
The security controls cyber insurance applications ask about, what an honest yes should mean, and the evidence to keep on file.
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IT & SecurityDoes Microsoft 365 Back Up Email? What’s Covered and What Isn’t
Microsoft keeps Microsoft 365 running, but your data is your job. See what’s kept, for how long, and when you need a real backup.
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IT & SecurityWhat Is DMARC? SPF, DKIM and DMARC Explained to Keep Email Out of Spam
SPF, DKIM and DMARC in plain English: what each does, why Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook require them, and how to roll out DMARC safely.
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