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Your Website, Their Playbook: Outsmarting OSINT (for Chicago SMBs)
Onboarding’s Blind Spot: Why New Hires Are Prime Targets
New hires can be your biggest cyber risk. In their first 90 days they’re far more likely to click bad links. Start training on day one to cut exposure and build habits…
New hire, new risk? Let’s talk “Day-1 defense.”
World Class Web Presence
Achieve a world-class web presence. Reintivity crafts & maintains sites with cutting-edge tech, managed hosting and SEO to maximize speed, security & reach. Learn how…
Windows 11 for Business: Unlocking Productivity & Security in the Modern Workplace
Windows 11 isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a smarter way to work. Boost productivity, secure data, and empower your team like never before…
Windows 11 for Teams: Snap Layouts, Focus Sessions, Built-In Security
Upgraded to Windows 11? Good move. Snap Layouts, Focus Sessions, voice-to-text, and built-in security help teams move faster without fuss. See how to tailor it for your org…
Windows 10 is about to clock out. Are you ready?
Windows 10 support ends soon. Unpatched PCs invite trouble. Learn how Chicago orgs can upgrade fast, dodge ESU costs, and keep auditors happy with…
Windows 10’s free safety net is disappearing in about two weeks
Windows 10’s free safety net is vanishing soon. Chicago clinics, classrooms, agencies & nonprofits—here’s what to do next to stay secure and compliant…
PSA: That “antivirus” download might be the virus
That “antivirus” site might be the virus. Fake downloads can hijack logins, webcams, and wallets. Learn the 60-second URL check and when to call your IT partner…
You work 9–5. Attackers don’t.
Cyberattacks don’t keep office hours. See how midnight malware, 8 a.m. phish, and after-hours scams hit Chicago SMBs—and the 24/7 moves to block them…
Heads-up: that “antivirus” site might be an impostor
That antivirus download might be a trap. Look-alike sites plant malware and steal data—hitting Chicago SMBs in healthcare, education, insurance, gov & nonprofits. Learn how…
Notepad’s tiny superpowers (and why your team might care)
Notepad just picked up bold, headers, and bullets—quick clarity without the bloat. See how Chicago teams can use Markdown to speed notes, meetings, and checklists…
Innovation at Work: How AI, Automation, and Cloud Solutions Drive Competitive Growth
Outdated tools can hold your business back. Discover how AI, automation, and cloud create an edge your competitors won’t see coming…
Notepad’s subtle glow-up is almost here
Notepad’s getting a glow-up: light formatting like bold, headings & links—still fast and simple. See how clinics, classrooms, insurers & Chicagoland city offices can use it…
One Name to Rule the Hackers
Hackers use many aliases. Microsoft & CrowdStrike plan a single naming system so your team reacts faster. Weather codenames could cut chaos—see what that means…
Microsoft wants one name per hacker group
Cyberattacks get messy when the same gang has many names. Microsoft and CrowdStrike want one label per threat—so alerts are clearer and responses faster. See how it helps…
Still on Windows 10? It’s crunch time.
Windows 10 support ends Oct 14, 2025. No patches, bigger risk. ESUs cost more each year—upgrade to Windows 11 now to stay secure and compliant. See how to prepare…
Revolutionizing Cloud Technology Solutions: Introducing Reintivity
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20 ways attackers slip in (and wreck your day)
Phish, weak passwords, and skipped patches—20 ways attackers slip in and wreck your day. See quick fixes for Chicago clinics, schools, insurers, gov & nonprofits…
Still on Windows 10? The clock’s almost out—end-of-life lands next month.
Windows 10 retires next month. See how it impacts security, compliance, and uptime—and the 5-step upgrade plan for Chicago healthcare, edu, gov & nonprofit orgs…
From Click to Crisis: A Chicago SMB Cyber Thriller (and How to Change the Ending)
One click. Quiet recon. Lockout. We unpack a real-world cyberattack, bust 9 myths, and share a Chicago-ready playbook for clinics, schools, insurers, gov & nonprofits…
Beyond Chat: Turn Microsoft Teams into Your Chicago SMB Productivity Hub
Using Teams just for calls? You’re missing powerful ways to collaborate, organize projects, and boost productivity. See how Chicago SMBs can make Teams do more…
Stop the Email Avalanche: Microsoft Teams for Local Businesses
Stop drowning in email. Learn how Microsoft Teams unites chat, meetings, files, and approvals so your team moves faster. See the 30-day plan and pitfalls to avoid…
Data Breaches Unmasked: Cost, Cause & Cure
Think you’re invisible to hackers? Our infographic shows how Chicago clinics, schools & nonprofits suffer breaches, what it costs, and quick ways to stop them…
Copilot One-Click: Word-to-PowerPoint Magic
Copilot now flips any Word doc into a polished PowerPoint deck—auto-formatting headings, bullets, images. Blank slides are history when you can build presentations in one click…
From Blank Slide to Brilliant Deck: Copilot’s Word-to-PowerPoint Superpower
Copilot now flips any Word doc into a polished slide deck in seconds—so Chicago teams can spend time on insights, not italics. Learn the one-click workflow and…
Navigating Finance IT: A Guide for Secure, Scalable Growth in Chicagoland
Finance firms face rising cyber risks and strict compliance demands. Discover how smart IT can secure your future and boost customer trust…
Onlooker Detection: Windows 11’s New Privacy Shield
Worried about shoulder-surfers? Windows 11’s Onlooker Detection uses your webcam and AI to spot prying eyes, flashing a warning and dimming your screen before they can read…
Eyes on Your Screen? Windows 11’s New “Onlooker Detection” Could Have Your Back
Windows 11’s Onlooker Detection spots shoulder-surfers and auto-dims your display, protecting sensitive records on trains, cafés, and council halls. See if you’re compatible…
Hidden Price Tag of Legacy Systems
Outdated PCs don’t just crawl—they drain budgets and invite breaches. See the data revealing how Chicago SMBs lose time, money and security with legacy tech…