Practical guidance for running technology well.
Plain-language guides on AI, security, and everyday IT for small businesses. Written by the people who do the work.
- Onboarding4 min read
The employee offboarding checklist most businesses skip
When someone leaves, their access should leave with them. A practical checklist for removing accounts, recovering data, and handing off work cleanly.
Read the guide - Google WorkspaceIn progress
Moving your team to Google shared drives
Why files in personal My Drive folders cause problems later, and how to move to shared drives cleanly.
- Microsoft 365In progress
Shared mailboxes, groups, or distribution lists?
Three Microsoft 365 features that look similar and behave very differently. When to use each.
- CybersecurityIn progress
Rolling out multi-factor authentication without the headaches
How to turn on MFA for the whole team in a week, with fewer lockouts and fewer complaints.
- AI guidanceIn progress
Five practical AI use cases for a 20-person office
Where AI is saving real time in small businesses today, and where it isn't worth the subscription.
- CybersecurityIn progress
Security awareness training that people don't hate
Short, relevant, and respectful of people's time. What good training looks like.
- CybersecurityIn progress
What phishing looks like now
Today's phishing messages are polished and personal. A short guide for your team on what to look for and what to do.
- PlanningIn progress
Budgeting for technology replacement
A simple way to plan computer, server, and network replacement so it never surprises you.
- Small-business ITIn progress
Do you still need a server in the office?
Some businesses do. Many don't. Questions to ask before your next hardware refresh.
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