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Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

4 Pragmatic Uses for Blockchain Technology

4 Pragmatic Uses for Blockchain Technology

With the blockchain becoming more popular as a technology, we thought it would be good to discuss how it works and why you should be aware of it. The zeitgeist usually portrays it as a nefarious tool utilized by cryptocurrency and scams, but at its core, it is far from this; in fact, the applications of such a decentralized and transparent technology make it perfect for certain tasks. 

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5 Strategies to Improve Your Password Management

5 Strategies to Improve Your Password Management

Passwords are the keys to digital access, but they're often not treated as keys; they aren’t always protected by their users. Alas, people don’t always do everything they can to protect their passwords and there are a lot more scammers out there than pickpockets.

Effective password management is imperative for any organization. It works to maintain the security of online accounts and sensitive information. Listed below are five ways to control and enhance your password management.

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How Small Businesses can Elevate Their Organization

How Small Businesses can Elevate Their Organization

For the small business, mastering advanced communication tools and strategies is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. Listed below is a look at advanced small business communications, discussing the latest technologies, strategies, and best practices that can elevate your business to new heights.

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A Retrospective Look at AI and Work in 2023

A Retrospective Look at AI and Work in 2023

2023 was a banner year for artificial intelligence, with the technology exploding into the mainstream and becoming more accessible by the public than ever before. Listed below is what we’ve seen in the past year in terms of AI changed things for workers and workplaces everywhere.

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What Your Business Needs to Know about Free Antivirus

What Your Business Needs to Know about Free Antivirus

If you are old enough to remember when, like most computer software, antivirus came in a large textbook-sized box at the store, then you probably remember a time when that was the only protection you really needed.

These days there are countless free versions of antivirus out there. How much protection do these actually provide, and when and where might they be a good fit?

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How Your Organization Can Benefit from the Cloud in 2024

How Your Organization Can Benefit from the Cloud in 2024

Via cloud-based technology your business can change the way it operates in numerous different ways, all of which can benefit you in the long run. If you haven’t yet considered cloud-based solutions for infrastructure, then you could be missing out on some of the greatest innovations of the past decade. Listed below are some ways your business can start to leverage the cloud to its advantage.

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Are You a Tech Support Gatekeeper?

Are You a Tech Support Gatekeeper?

This goes out to all the business owners, managers, department heads, and other leaders in the workplace who have to field user complaints and issues.

Being in this position can be difficult, because you often have to say no. No, we can’t change the timeline or increase the budget for this project. No, we can’t do XYZ that way because it would break compliance. No, we can’t get new hardware/software in until we get it approved in the budget. Repeat ad nauseam.

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Alternatives to the Note-Taking App Evernote

Alternatives to the Note-Taking App Evernote

Sometimes, good things come to an end. For users who have been using the popular note-taking application Evernote, that time might be now. Listed below is an explanation about why users are jumping ship from what was arguably once the best note-taking app in the world, and what options you might have.

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What To Do Right Now if Your Business Has Been Infected by Ransomware

What To Do Right Now if Your Business Has Been Infected by Ransomware

We’re hoping that you are reading this post to prepare yourself in case your organization were to face a ransomware attack, but if you are suffering from one right now, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately, whether you are a client or not. Ransomware spreads quickly, and once it has infected a system, there really isn’t much you can do to stop it. That being said, there are steps you need to take to come back from this gracefully.

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How IT Consulting Helps Your Organization

How IT Consulting Helps Your Organization

Having a professional perspective always helps, it’s just that in today’s world of inflated rates for everything, it’s hard to find experts that don’t charge an arm and a leg. IT consulting plays an imperative role in helping businesses gain a better perspective on their technology landscape. Listed below are several ways in which IT consulting can contribute to a more informed and strategic approach to technology within a business.

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Why A Lot of Businesses are Sticking with Remote Work

Why A Lot of Businesses are Sticking with Remote Work

Do you remember a FEW years back when remote work went from being a privilege to the norm? It’s been a while since then, but many businesses have adopted hybrid or full remote operations, and as such, they are able to retain a semblance of normalcy even without the return of in-office work.

Some businesses have managed to get back to the state they were in prior to the pandemic, but there is a reason why a lot of businesses are not pushing the issue. Listed below are some of them, and why forcing the issue with your employees is not necessarily a good idea.

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Inventory Management can Help Your Business

Inventory Management can Help Your Business

Managing the large number of devices in today's office requires effective tracking and monitoring. The challenge lies in keeping tabs on each device, identifying users, and monitoring usage patterns. If your technology isn't currently being tracked, it's imperative to start doing so. The implementation of an inventory management system offers a more efficient and streamlined approach to this task.

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Password Management is Important, Even in the North Pole

Password Management is Important, Even in the North Pole

We have the pleasure of working with many organizations, some of whom take more advantage of our remote services than others. We wanted to take a few moments to discuss one of our more discreet client businesses and a challenge we helped them resolve. Hopefully, sharing this won’t land us on the naughty list.

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Three Cloud Functions that Improve Your Organization's Mobile Productivity

Three Cloud Functions that Improve Your Organization's Mobile Productivity

We write a lot about the cloud, and for good reason: it is one of the most utilized and valuable technologies available to business. The cloud plays a key role in elevating mobile productivity, providing diverse services and features that empower users to access, collaborate, and efficiently execute tasks. Listed below are three critical ways in which the cloud contributes to mobile productivity.

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The Technology That Got Us Here

The Technology That Got Us Here

Think about all the experiences you've had thanks to the rapid innovation of technology. We can all agree that technology is cool. These we have $10 drones, mugs that keep your coffee warm, and LEDs everywhere. 

So what’s next? 

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Four Issues with Remote Work

Four Issues with Remote Work

Remote work provides numerous benefits for both your employees and your business, as long as you can overcome the challenges associated with implementing it. One of those challenges is productivity, something which employees might struggle with while working remotely. Listed below are four ways your average remote employee might be challenged by their remote work in terms of productivity.

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Online Holiday Shopping Cyberattack Trends

Online Holiday Shopping Cyberattack Trends

Unfortunately, some of the biggest retail days of the year are some of the biggest days for scams, the entire holiday season seeing an increase in threats toward retailers and, as a result, the consumers that are just looking for that perfect gift for their loved ones. Listed below are some statistics and trends to see what insights we can glean.

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Online Holiday Cybersecurity Shopping Tips

Online Holiday Cybersecurity Shopping Tips

The holidays are a time of love and giving, but they are also a time when hackers run amok. If you don’t want to get a stolen identity in your stocking this year, we recommend you practice the following safe shopping security measures listed below.

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A Look at Artificial Intelligence Bias

A Look at Artificial Intelligence Bias

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has become a bona fide buzzword amongst businesses of all sizes, with 97% of respondents to a Forbes survey seeing a potential benefit in some way, shape, or form. That being said, with it being integrated everywhere in our modern lives, it is critical that we remember that AI is still a human invention, and as such, it is vulnerable to our own implicit biases.

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A Zero Trust Policy can Help Protect Your Business from Ransomware

A Zero Trust Policy can Help Protect Your Business from Ransomware

With ransomware becoming one of the most damaging threats out there for small businesses, it’s more critical than ever to know how to protect your organization from its influence. Fortunately, there are measures you can take, including some very powerful ones like zero-trust policies that can thwart attempted ransomware attacks.

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