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Oct 23, 2026
Stop forcing password changes: what a modern password policy looks like
Forcing everyone to change passwords every 90 days makes them weaker. Here is the policy security guidance recommends instead.
Oct 22, 2026
Your Microsoft 365 account was hacked: the first 15 minutes
When someone breaks into an email account, the first hour decides how bad it gets. Here is what to do, in order.
Oct 20, 2026
What your IT provider should be doing for you every month
If you pay for managed IT, here is what you should see: concrete work, regular reports and no surprises.
Oct 16, 2026
Wildfire season and power shutoffs: a continuity checklist for your office
In the North State, evacuations and power shutoffs are a planning assumption, not a surprise. A practical IT checklist for local offices.
Oct 12, 2026
Six signs an email is a phishing attempt
Phishing emails are getting harder to spot. These six checks catch most of them, including the polished ones.
Oct 7, 2026
Turn on multi-factor authentication: where to start
Stolen passwords are the most common way into a small business. Multi-factor authentication stops most of those attacks, and takes an afternoon.
Oct 2, 2026
Is your business backup actually working? Run a restore test
A backup you have never restored is a hope, not a plan. Here is a 30-minute test that tells you the truth.