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Plain language IT advice

No jargon, no scare tactics. Just useful things we have learned keeping Chicagoland businesses running.

June 2, 2026

Passkeys Are Finally Practical for Small Businesses

Passwordless sign in has moved from tech demo to everyday tool. Here is what passkeys are, why they beat passwords, and how a small business starts using them.

May 26, 2026

The Real Cost of Keeping Windows 10: Doing the ESU Math

Extended Security Updates keep Windows 10 patched, but the price doubles every year. Here is the math on paying to stand still versus upgrading.

May 19, 2026

Business Email Compromise: The Quiet Thief That Outearns Ransomware

No malware, no ransom note, just a convincing email and a changed bank account number. BEC quietly costs businesses more than almost any other attack.

May 12, 2026

Your Office Wi-Fi Is Not Slow. It Is Misconfigured

Before you buy more internet, check the usual suspects. Most slow office Wi-Fi comes down to a handful of fixable configuration problems.

May 5, 2026

Your Vendors Are Part of Your Attack Surface

Recent breaches keep proving the same point: attackers go through suppliers to reach their real targets. Small businesses are both the target and the doorway.

April 28, 2026

The Offboarding Checklist Most Businesses Skip

When someone leaves the company, their accounts often stay behind. A real offboarding checklist closes the doors that former employees leave open.