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Practical articles for Edmonton businesses on IT, security, AI tools, websites, SEO and marketing.
Comparing IT providers? Ask these 10 questions about scope, support, security, backups, exit terms and pricing, and use our side-by-side worksheet.
A plain-English guide to turning on MFA in Microsoft 365: which option your licence supports, what to check first, and how to roll it out to staff.
A backup you haven’t restored is a hope, not a plan. Learn what to test, how often, and how to measure and record every restore.
How to tell if your business firewall is past its end of life, the red flags that matter, and a 10-point self-check you can run in minutes.
A practical, plain-English cybersecurity checklist for Alberta dental and health clinics, covering HIA safeguards, breach notification and a printable table.
Microsoft has a program for the nonprofit that allows the organization to access tools as wellas technologies at little or no cost. This leadership initiative
Your Password Sucks (And Here’s How to Fix It) Look, we need to talk about your passwords. That “Fluffy123” you’ve been using since college? It’s
March 31st marks World Backup Day—an annual reminder that data loss can cripple businesses unexpectedly. Cyberattacks, human error, hardware failures, and even local disruptions like
Windows 10 support ended October 14, 2025. Here is what still gets updates, what ESU costs, and a 30-day plan to upgrade or replace your office PCs.
The Microsoft Nonprofit Program Eligibility & Application process allows organizations to access tools and technologies at little or no cost. This leadership initiative enhances nonprofit
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