Bits & Giggles

Bits & Giggles

BITS of tech wisdom with a few GIGGLES mixed in.

Grand Consulting helps Iowa's businesses keep their offices online, synced, and secure.

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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The True Cost of IT Downtime — It All Comes Down To Risk vs. Budget

The True Cost of IT Downtime — It All Comes Down To Risk vs. Budget

Downtime often means lost revenue, lost productivity, recovery expenses, and a potential hit to your reputation, but how do you balance redundancy with the potential costs of downtime?

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Why Choose Managed Services For Your Business?

Why Choose Managed Services For Your Business?

When you sign up for one of our Managed IT Services plans, you gain an experienced IT partner who can help you navigate your technology and keep your office running smoothly

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Why Switch To a VoIP Phone System?

Why Switch To a VoIP Phone System?

The ongoing advancements and cost-effectiveness of VoIP technology have made it an increasingly popular choice for businesses looking to upgrade their phone systems

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