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Your Kid’s Gaming Rig Could Survive a Cyberattack. Can Your Office?

April 20, 2026

Recall the days of blowing into Nintendo cartridges to get them working? That was our makeshift IT support back then. Cartridge not loading? Blow gently. Still nothing? Blow harder. If that failed, a firm tap on...

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What Optometry Practices Need to Know About Cyber Insurance

Over the past couple of years, cyber insurance requirements have changed dramatically, and a lot of optometry practices are scrambling to figure out what they need. As it turns out, ransomware attacks and data...

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Spring Cleaning for Your Technology

April 13, 2026

Spring cleansing often targets closets first, yet in most companies, the true clutter hides beyond coat racks. It may appear on a server rack, but it could also be stashed in a storage closet, a back office, or...

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The True Cost of Reactive IT Support for Your Practice

Ever waited three weeks for someone to fix a problem that's killing your productivity? You're not alone. As it turns out, that wait is costing you way more than you realize. Most optometry practices...

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How to Prevent a Data Breach: 10 Essential Steps for Small Practices

According to recent data, small businesses, including optometry practices, are the target of 43% of cyberattacks. What's more, only 14% are prepared to defend themselves. Small practices are more attractive...

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April Fools Jokes Are Over, but These Scams Aren’t Fun Pranks

April 06, 2026

April Fools' jokes fade away quickly each year, but scammers show no signs of stopping. Springtime marks a peak period for cyber threats. Not because employees slip up, but because busy schedules and distractions...

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5 Cybersecurity Myths That Put Small Practices at Risk

Small and medium-sized practices often operate under dangerous misconceptions about cybersecurity threats and protections. These myths create vulnerabilities that cybercriminals actively exploit, leading to data...

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How a Cup of Coffee Can Take Down Your Entire Business

March 23, 2026

It's Monday morning. Coffee in one hand, laptop open and ready. You're set to dive into your day. Suddenly, your elbow nudges the coffee mug. Time seems to slow as you watch coffee spill across the...

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Your Disaster Recovery Plan: More Than Just Backup

Many practices believe automated backups are all the protection they need against data loss and system failures. While backups are essential, they are only one component of a comprehensive disaster recovery...

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