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Windows 10 Is Now Unsupported!

Windows 10 Is Now Unsupported!

Today is the first day of the post-Windows 10 era, and if you are still running a PC with the popular operating system, trouble could be ahead if you don’t make a move immediately. In today’s blog, we will talk about your options going forward. Let’s get right into it.

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A Guide for Plymouth County Businesses Suffering Death by a Thousand Subscriptions

A Guide for Plymouth County Businesses Suffering Death by a Thousand Subscriptions

You open the company credit card statement, your eyes glazing over. There it is again: a swarm of charges—potentially, a few you don’t even recognize. Each is a small monthly fee, but together, they represent a significant, untamed expense.

This "SaaS sprawl" is a silent profit killer. If this sounds painfully familiar, you're not alone, and there's a clear path back to control.

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How Well Does a 4-Day Workweek Work? Ask Iceland!

How Well Does a 4-Day Workweek Work? Ask Iceland!

The idea of a four-day workweek (where employees work the same schedule, minus one day a week) has long been campaigned for, with numerous anecdotes supporting its efficacy. One very successful example is provided by the nation of Iceland, which implemented initial trials of reduced work with just under 1 percent of its population, or about 2,500 people, back in 2015. 

These efforts have increased over the years, and today, almost 90% of Icelandic workers work 36 hours per week with no negative ramifications to the economy. In fact, Iceland’s society has enjoyed significant benefits during this experiment.

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3 Ways to Stop Smartphone Data Theft

3 Ways to Stop Smartphone Data Theft

It’s everyone’s worst nightmare—checking your pockets or purse, then checking them again, trying to feel around for your smartphone, but it’s not there. Where did you leave it, or where did it fall out? Or worst of all, did someone steal it? Regardless of how you lost your smartphone, you need to take these three simple steps to ensure whoever finds it can’t steal your data.

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Six Options for Business Virtualization

Six Options for Business Virtualization

How does your business use virtualization? We guarantee you that at least part of your infrastructure is virtualized to some degree, even if you don’t realize it. From hardware infrastructure to your desktop infrastructure, there are plenty of options for how your business can leverage virtualization for considerable impact.

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