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What is Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)

After nearly 10 years, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025.  This means Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates, feature updates, or technical support for the operating system. Your Windows 10 devices will still work,...

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How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack

How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack

In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%

A growing U.S. manufacturer was operating on an aging, overly complex IT environment managed by a single internal engineer. Over time, unmanaged growth led to server sprawl, rising costs, and increased risk, with little documentation or oversight. When a new CFO...

Best Managed IT Services – Houston, TX

In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. However, managing IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack...

A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Dallas

In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...

AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders

AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...

Donate Your Old Computers & Help Us Support Youth in Need

We're asking our readers to donate their old computers and help support our non-profit partner, Comp-U-Dopt®, in their efforts to provide youth in underserved communities with the technology they need for success. If you would like to make a donation, email us at...

Behind The Scenes: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks

Understanding how threat actors plan and execute their attacks is crucial in strengthening our defenses and protecting against potential breaches.   Unmasking the Dark Art: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks  How Cyber Attacks Work  Step 1 Identify Target  There...

Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases

Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity.  Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...

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How Cybersecurity Helps Accounting Firms Win Clients

​Accounting and CPA firms are bound by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, which mandates principles such as integrity, objectivity, and due care. These principles require firms to handle sensitive financial data with the utmost responsibility, ensuring its...

5 IT Issues That Cost Accounting Firms Time, Money, and Clients

Accounting and CPA firms operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where technology plays a crucial role in serving clients.  But if not properly addressed, IT challenges can be costly—disrupting your operations during peak season or, even worse, exposing your...

Accounting Firm Scales with Cloud Migration & Secure Remote Work

A Houston-based accounting firm struggled with outdated on-premise infrastructure, poor remote access through Citrix, and a lack of strategic IT guidance. Facing a choice between another costly infrastructure upgrade or a modern cloud solution, they partnered with...

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Is Generative AI All Hype?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured everyone’s attention with its promise to revolutionize how we work and interact with technology, but is it all just hype?  Is Generative AI All Hype?  The Hype Cycle: Separating Fact from Fiction  AI's trajectory follows an...

6 Benefits of Office 365 for Construction Firms

Depending on your role in the construction industry, where and how you work can be completely different from the day-to-day of your fellow employee. Whether you are part of the office staff, or you have to transition between the office and the field frequently,...

Copilot for Productivity: Microsoft Word & Excel

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the demand for natural productivity tools has never been greater. Enter Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI assistant directly integrated into Microsoft Word and Excel that will redefine the way we create documents and...

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How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money

Margins are tight. Labor is scarce. And every delay, mistake, or outage cuts directly into your bottom line. For most manufacturers, IT is seen as a cost center—a necessary evil to keep the line moving. But when done right, IT and cybersecurity aren’t just operational...

How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack

In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...

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How Cybersecurity Helps Accounting Firms Win Clients

How Cybersecurity Helps Accounting Firms Win Clients

​Accounting and CPA firms are bound by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, which mandates principles such as integrity, objectivity, and due care. These principles require firms to handle sensitive financial data with the utmost responsibility, ensuring its...

5 IT Issues That Cost Accounting Firms Time, Money, and Clients

5 IT Issues That Cost Accounting Firms Time, Money, and Clients

Accounting and CPA firms operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where technology plays a crucial role in serving clients.  But if not properly addressed, IT challenges can be costly—disrupting your operations during peak season or, even worse, exposing your...

Accounting Firm Scales with Cloud Migration & Secure Remote Work

Accounting Firm Scales with Cloud Migration & Secure Remote Work

A Houston-based accounting firm struggled with outdated on-premise infrastructure, poor remote access through Citrix, and a lack of strategic IT guidance. Facing a choice between another costly infrastructure upgrade or a modern cloud solution, they partnered with...