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Continue reading →: Information Technology Planning Guide Framework
This framework identifies the areas of technology that need to be addressed, how your business operates with respect to technology, and what technology can be used to help achieve your business goals. It is a good checklist if you are starting a business or doing an annual review. After all…
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Continue reading →: IT Basics, Part 6 – Support
Have you tried restarting the computer? Don’t laugh, it fixes a lot of problems. Same goes for other devices too – printers, modems, etc. OK, so you think you’ve got your IT issues covered because one of your staff took some computer classes. It’s helpful that your staff can work…
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Continue reading →: IT Basics, Part 4 – Backups
Repeat after me, “I will back up my data regularly.” I won’t yell and scream at you about the reasons why – let’s just say this is mandatory. We all have accidentally deleted a file. Disgruntled employees may delete entire folders. Ransomware can encrypt all your data. Disasters happen. These…
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Continue reading →: IT Basics, Part 3 – Software
This part discusses end user software (also referred to as apps). System Administration and server software will be covered in other blogs. So now you’ve got your hardware and it’s secure, you need software which allows you to do some work. Operating SystemsIf you’re on Windows 10 or 11 –…
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Continue reading →: IT Basics, Part 2 – Security
PhysicalOnce you’ve purchased the right hardware, you’ve got to create a secure environment for it. While doing business, you’ll create lots of data that someone else may want or you can’t afford to lose. It goes without saying that your environment needs to have physical locks and/or a security system.…
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Continue reading →: IT Basics, Part 1 – Hardware
As with Maslow’s basic need, physiological, the first IT need is hardware. Years ago, desktops were the norm and now it’s laptops, tablets, and cell phones. Because of the recent pandemic, workers are more mobile than ever and sometimes prefer technology that is portable. By the way, because there are…
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Continue reading →: Introduction
Welcome! My name is Tom Hammer. I have worked in the Information Technology industry since 1981 and have seen many changes. Working primarily with small businesses and since 2003, more specifically, with non-profit businesses. I know how difficult it is for businesses to budget for technology and stay (somewhat) current…
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Welcome to my blog where we explore the management of information technology from the perspective of small businesses.
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