Technology

Half your team may access more data than they should. See how permission creep happens and simple steps to right-size access for Chicago SMBs in regulated sectors…

Half your team may see data they shouldn’t

Half your team may see data they don’t need. Privilege creep, stale accounts, and shadow IT raise insider risk—especially for Chicago SMBs. Check who holds the keys…

Windows 11 is leaning into passkeys (and your logins are about to get way easier)

Windows 11 makes passkeys simple: faster, safer sign-ins with face, fingerprint, or PIN—no passwords to steal. See how SMBs can get ready for a passwordless future…

Windows is finally making passkeys painless

Passwords are out; passkeys are in. Windows 11 now makes secure, phishing-resistant logins easier, with smoother manager integration. See how Chicago SMBs can switch…

Phishing emails are leveling up

Spot fake emails in seconds: shady senders, panic wording, sketchy links, and more. Learn the red flags before you click…

Your Website, Their Playbook: Outsmarting OSINT (for Chicago SMBs)

Your website can be a welcome mat for customers—and a playbook for scammers. Learn quick fixes, MFA/passkeys wins, and a 2-minute OSINT test your team can try…

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…

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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Reintivity: A groundbreaking cloud technology...

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…

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