AI and other business technologies that can revolutionize your operations continue to evolve at breakneck speeds. So, as 2026 approaches, small and mid-sized businesses that prepare early for emerging IT trends will be better positioned to compete, stay secure, and grow efficiently.

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to step back and make sure your IT environment is ready for the coming year, so you aren’t caught off guard. For small and medium-sized businesses, an end-of-year IT review is particularly important because of tight budgets and limited resources, so you want to make sure […]

Many organizations believe that moving to the cloud automatically guarantees 100% uptime and data preservation, but history paints a starkly different picture. From accidental deletions and coding errors to physical fires and ransomware attacks, various disasters have wiped out critical data in an instant for even the largest tech giants.

From quick selfies to behind-the-scenes posts, social media has blurred the lines between professional and personal sharing. But when patient privacy is at stake, every post matters. Even seemingly harmless content can violate HIPAA regulations if it contains identifiable details.

With cyberthreats escalating and major breaches costing billions, many organizations are embracing the zero trust approach, a holistic methodology that assumes compromise and requires constant verification across all devices and applications. This guide lists the practical, actionable steps security leaders must take to move beyond initial pilots and effectively implement a comprehensive zero trust architecture […]

For many small and mid-sized businesses, the year’s end brings a surge in IT issues that can quickly derail productivity. Fewer staff on hand, higher online activity, pressure to hit annual targets, and increased cyber threats during the holidays all contribute to greater downtime risk.

Your laptop’s battery won’t last forever, but there are several ways to extend its lifespan. In this article, we’ll walk you through checking your battery’s health on both Windows and Mac and offer tips to maintain its performance. How to check battery health on Windows devices Windows provides a variety of diagnostic tools, from straightforward […]

Microsoft is celebrating 40 years of Windows with something more ambitious than cake and nostalgia — it’s reinventing its flagship OS from the ground up. At Ignite 2025, the tech giant laid out its boldest vision yet: a Windows deeply integrated with AI and built for the age of intelligent agents.

The companies that make your software and hardware are constantly deploying updates to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, so keeping your systems current is one of the most effective ways to prevent attacks. Unfortunately, these constant updates can get in the way of productivity, making you choose between getting work done and staying safe.