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When email goes down, a medical practice in San Marcos finds out how fast local IT can move
A few weeks ago, a medical practice in San Marcos lost something most offices don’t think about until…
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Why local still matters for IT support
There’s a version of this argument going around: that “local” doesn’t mean much anymore. That with remote monitoring,…
Cybersecurity
Five months of silence: what the Eyemart Express breach means for your business
Eyemart Express caught its February breach in a day. Customers found out in late July. What the five-month…
Cybersecurity
The 10-minute AI audit every Central Texas business should run before September 1
Someone at your business used AI today. Maybe they asked ChatGPT to draft a client email, or had…
Cybersecurity
What flat-rate managed IT actually includes
Flat-rate managed IT sounds simple: one monthly fee, everything included, no surprise invoices. That’s the promise. The reality…
Cybersecurity
TAC 202 compliance guide for Texas businesses
Most Texas business owners have never heard of TAC 202. That’s not their fault. It’s a state rule…
Cybersecurity
Summer Distractions and Cybersecurity: Protect Your Business
Summer breaks your routine — and cybercriminals count on it. Learn how to protect your Kyle, TX business…
Cybersecurity
Recover a bricked UniFi USG
🎆 The original 🎆 Originally published February 11, 2019 by Ron Kulik The first guide of its kind…
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Kali365 code phishing Microsoft 365
Last updated: June 3, 2026 Your team members get a lot of email. Most of it is routine.…
Cybersecurity
Carnival data breach hits 800K Texans
If you have ever sailed with Carnival, Princess, Holland America, or one of their sister cruise lines, your…