Published: December 2, 2025 | Last updated: December 2, 2025 Key Takeaway: Small and mid-sized businesses can access specialized IT talent without the $80,000+ annual commitment of full-time hires. After 12 years and 50+ contracts, we've developed a repeatable process for finding, vetting, and managing freelance IT specialists that consistently delivers results. Here's a situation […]
Published: December 2, 2025 | Last updated: December 2, 2025 Key Takeaway: Both Tresorit and Proton Drive deliver end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, but they serve different needs. Tresorit offers advanced collaboration tools and granular permission controls ideal for regulated industries like healthcare and legal services. Proton Drive provides affordable, privacy-focused storage as part of a […]
Published: December 2, 2025 | Last updated: December 2, 2025 Key Takeaway: Windows 11 Pro has become noticeably more complicated for IT professionals in 2025. Forced Microsoft Account requirements, frequent update issues, and unwanted feature additions create real friction in business environments. This isn't dramatic pessimism—it's what we're seeing across hundreds of managed devices. We'll […]
Published: December 1, 2025 | Last updated: December 1, 2025 Key Takeaway: Google Password Manager is built into Chrome and Android and is not designed for business use. It works for small teams (under 5 people) with simple needs, but lacks essential business features like secure sharing, administrative controls, and audit trails. For most businesses, […]
Published: November 29, 2025 | Last updated: November 29, 2025 Key Takeaway: Every growing business reaches a point where managing IT in-house becomes more expensive than outsourcing. The signals are clear if you know what to look for: repeated security incidents, owner time spent troubleshooting instead of running the business, compliance requirements that demand expertise, […]
Published: November 25, 2025 | Last updated: November 25, 2025 Key Takeaway: Most small businesses think technology will solve their problems. New software, better security tools, cloud migration—they're all appealing. But if your foundation is disorganized, new technology just moves the mess to a different platform. Before investing in solutions, invest in getting organized. The […]
Published: November 21, 2025 | Last updated: November 21, 2025 Quick Take: Black Friday is here, and UniFi's deals are a mix of genuine value and legacy inventory clearance. After deploying UniFi networks across Miami for the past few years, we're sharing which deals we're actually buying for upcoming projects—and more importantly, which ones we're […]
Published: November 20, 2025 | Last updated: November 20, 2025 Key Takeaway: After deploying AT&T Business Fiber to over 50 small businesses in South Florida, we've found that it delivers consistent performance that justifies the premium over cable internet. Real-world speeds consistently hit 940+ Mbps on gigabit plans, uptime averages 99.8% annually, and remarkably low […]
Published: November 14, 2025 | Last updated: November 14, 2025 Key Takeaway: The Dream Machine Pro Max offers double the device capacity (200+ devices vs 100+), 43% faster IPS throughput (5 Gbps vs 3.5 Gbps), RAID-protected dual drive bays, and enhanced processing power for $220 more than the standard Pro ($599 vs $379). The upgrade […]
Published: November 13, 2025 | Last updated: November 13, 2025 Key Takeaway: Black Friday 2025 deals are arriving early this year, with cybersecurity and hosting providers offering significant discounts starting now through early December. Small businesses can save 30-77% on essential security tools, VPN services, cloud storage, and managed hosting—including lifetime plans that eliminate recurring […]
Published: November 10, 2025 | Last updated: November 10, 2025 Key Takeaway: QuickBooks Desktop users face limited options as Intuit phases out Pro, Premier, and Mac Plus versions, with Desktop 2024 support ending May 31, 2027. The most practical alternative is QuickBooks Online ($38-$200/month), which offers the smoothest migration path and maintains familiar workflows. Xero […]
Published: November 5, 2025 | Last updated: November 5, 2025 Bottom Line: You don't need new tools to lower risk. Start with three moves—reduce what's exposed online, turn on stronger sign-in, and patch known problems first. This guide shows exactly what to do and who should do it. No jargon, just clear steps you can […]
Published: November 5, 2025 | Last updated: November 5, 2025 Key Takeaway: The UNVR and UNVR Pro are both excellent network video recorders, but they serve different deployment scales. The UNVR at $299 suits businesses with 8-15 cameras and 30-45 day retention needs, while the UNVR Pro at $499 provides the storage capacity and RAID […]
Published: November 4, 2025 | Last Updated: November 4, 2025 Since its launch, Proton Pass Business has matured into a comprehensive enterprise password management solution. After two years of real-world implementation across small business technology deployments, we've found it excels not just as a password manager but also as a secure project documentation platform. This […]
Published: November 3, 2025 | Last updated: November 3, 2025 Key Takeaway: Storage planning for UniFi Protect comes down to three practical decisions: how long you need to keep footage, which NVR model fits your camera count, and how much buffer capacity to build in. For most small businesses with 6-8 cameras, expect 4-8TB of […]
Published: November 2, 2025 | Last updated: November 2, 2025 Key Takeaway: The UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max is a capable all-in-one device, but running CyberSecure security features alongside multiple AI cameras with 4K recording can push compute resources to 70-80% utilization. For camera-heavy deployments with 10 or more AI-enabled cameras, a dedicated Network Video […]
Published: October 30, 2025 | Last updated: October 30, 2025 Key Takeaway: After deploying both UniFi and TP-Link Omada systems across multiple business environments, we primarily recommend UniFi for most small to medium businesses. This isn't about one platform being universally superior—both systems deliver reliable networking with excellent WiFi 7 offerings. Our preference stems from […]
Published: October 27, 2025 | Last updated: October 27, 2025 Key Takeaway: UBNT outdoor access points have evolved significantly from the original UAP-Outdoor series to today's purpose-built UniFi WiFi 7 outdoor solutions. Modern outdoor APs like the U7 Pro Outdoor offer IP67 weather resistance, WiFi 7 performance with 6 GHz support, and simplified cloud-based management […]
Published: October 2025 | Last updated: October 2025 Key Takeaway: After installing Starlink for multiple Miami businesses, our experience shows that wired internet (AT&T Fiber or Comcast Business) consistently outperforms Starlink for speed, latency, and reliability. Starlink excels as a backup connection or in rural areas where traditional options aren't available, but it shouldn't replace […]
Published: October 23, 2025 | Last updated: October 23, 2025 Key Takeaway: Windows 11 Pro works for most small businesses (5-50 employees) and costs $146 per device or $99 to upgrade from Home. Windows 11 Enterprise requires a subscription (approximately $7-12/user/month), needs an existing Pro license, and provides advanced security and management tools that most […]
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