Bits & Giggles

Bits & Giggles

BITS of tech wisdom with a few GIGGLES mixed in.

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Myth vs. Reality: What to Know When Budgeting for Your IT

Myth vs. Reality: What to Know When Budgeting for Your IT

Technology budgets don’t always follow the same patterns as other business expenses. Some costs are predictable while others pop up unexpectedly. There's a fine art to investing in what you need today, while also planning for unexpected expenses and growth.

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When Should You Consider Outsourcing Your IT?

When Should You Consider Outsourcing Your IT?

Not all businesses need an IT department, but if you find yourself spending too much time fixing tech issues and you can’t keep up with evolving technology, it may be time to seek out an outsourced IT partner.

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Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

When you hear this phrase from an IT professional, it might sound like they are brushing you off, but there’s real power in a simple restart. Rebooting your computer often solves the most common tech issues.

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How to make your office move smooth and stress-free

How to make your office move smooth and stress-free

It’s easy to assume that your IT is one of the last things to deal with during an office move, but moving your tech actually requires more effort than just plugging in your equipment and switching it on.

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Alphabet Soup: Our Guide To Decoding IT Acronyms and Initialisms

Alphabet Soup: Our Guide To Decoding IT Acronyms and Initialisms

Since Duolingo doesn’t have an “IT” language course, we put together a basic guide of some of the most common acronyms and initialisms you’ll come across when dealing with your technology.

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Your Offboarding Guide: How To Handle An Employee’s Data After They Leave

Your Offboarding Guide: How To Handle An Employee’s Data After They Leave

When someone leaves your company, whether planned or sudden, their digital footprint remains. To protect your business and maintain continuity, it's important to handle their inbox, files, and data properly.

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Should You Replace Your Aging Server or Move to the Cloud?

Should You Replace Your Aging Server or Move to the Cloud?

With more software services moving to the cloud, you might not need to replace your physical server. But this decision hinges on the age of your server, the size of your team, and what software you need.

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Four Simple Ways to Spot Malicious Emails

Four Simple Ways to Spot Malicious Emails

Remember when sketchy emails were full of typos, weird fonts, and obviously fake promises of lottery winnings? Ahh, those were the good old days.

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The clock is ticking: You have six months left to update to Windows 11

The clock is ticking: You have six months left to update to Windows 11

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for the Windows 10 operating system. Some of us are prone to dawdling when it comes to updates, but delaying this upgrade could leave your systems vulnerable.

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Five Common Real-World Scenarios Where Backups Save The Day

Five Common Real-World Scenarios Where Backups Save The Day

Unexpected data loss disrupts your business, but a solid backup strategy prevents major headaches. From accidental deletions to natural disasters, the right backup can drastically reduce downtime.

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Our Guide to Creating Strong Passwords [ ⚠️ WARNING: Suspicious Activity ]

Our Guide to Creating Strong Passwords [ ⚠️ WARNING: Suspicious Activity ]

A strong password is one of the first lines of defense when it comes to protecting your data from unauthorized access.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Business Internet Provider in the Des Moines Metro

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Business Internet Provider in the Des Moines Metro

If you haven't taken a look at your internet options lately, you may be surprised to find some new players in the area along with new product offerings

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