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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.

Common-Sense Security Measures You Should Implement Today

Common-Sense Security Measures You Should Implement Today

Running a business is already confusing enough without worrying about security at all times. Whether you own a small business or a multi-level enterprise, security is just as imperative for all the same reasons. Listed below are a couple of security strategies you can implement today to feel better about the current state of your infrastructure moving forward.

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It's Almost Time to Dump Windows 10

It's Almost Time to Dump Windows 10

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day to celebrate love and romance. That being said, the greatest loves can bring the greatest sorrow… especially when the time comes to say goodbye.

Take Windows 10, for example. PC users have loved the OS for a decade, but in a few short months, it will no longer be a good relationship for anyone, particularly business users, to maintain.

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Tracking Your Technology Doesn't Have to be Hard

Tracking Your Technology Doesn't Have to be Hard

Managing all the gadgets in an office these days isn’t a walk in the park. The tricky part is keeping tabs on every device, figuring out who’s using what, and noticing any trends. If you’re not already tracking your technology, now’s the time to set up a system that does just that. Using an inventory management system can make this whole process a lot smoother.

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How to Build a Good DR Strategy

How to Build a Good DR Strategy

Picture waking up one day to find your phone wiped clean with no contacts, no photos, and no messages. Now, imagine this happening to an entire business, where all their files, data, and systems are gone. Terrifying, right? That’s why businesses need a Disaster Recovery (DR) system. It helps them bounce back when things go wrong. Listed below is how to build one.

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How to Decrease Your Runaway Printing Costs

How to Decrease Your Runaway Printing Costs

If your company wants to save money, you may consider cutting down on printing. Although paper documents have always been important, they can take up a lot of space and be a hassle to manage. Listed below: how you can lower your printing expenses and organize your documents more easily.

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Security Training is Increasingly Imperative

Security Training is Increasingly Imperative

Your organization’s ability to keep its digital information safe depends largely on how well its technology performs. This is why it’s important to teach your employees how to protect your company’s data. To start, it’s imperative to understand your company’s security posture. This refers to how actively you or your team work to protect your online presence. With the increasing use of cloud applications and remote work becoming more common, every employee plays a role in keeping the organization secure. Listed below: how your business can create a security culture designed to keep your data and information systems secure. 

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Your Business could Use Mobile Device Management

Your Business could Use Mobile Device Management

The modern average business relies heavily on mobile devices to some degree, especially as they make business productivity—and thereby, competitiveness—more easily attainable. That being said, this also makes it essential that a business using mobile devices has a means of managing them effectively.

Listed below: an explanation of the concept of mobile device management, and some ways that your business can take advantage of it.

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Helpful YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts

Helpful YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts

Websites also make excellent use of keyboard shortcuts you utilize every day to enhance your productivity. YouTube is an excellent source of entertainment and education; we want to help you get more value out of it with keyboard shortcuts. Listed below are some of the best that you should know.

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Why People Fall for the Phishing Schemes

Why People Fall for the Phishing Schemes

Phishing is the most common way hackers trick you, so to speak, but have you ever wondered why it’s so effective? Listed below is a list of the reasons why phishing schemes are so enticing to even the most security-conscious individuals out there. You might be surprised to know that even security professionals can fall prey to these types of attacks, and for very good reasons.

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How to Prevent Tech Sprawl

How to Prevent Tech Sprawl

Your business relies on software, along with the various integrations it allows for to keep your operations going. A little planning goes a long way, especially if you want to get the best return on your investment. Listed below is a look at how you can find the right mix of software for your business without breaking the bank or experiencing the dreaded “tech sprawl.”

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Types of Data that Need to be Backed Up and Secured At All Costs

Types of Data that Need to be Backed Up and Secured At All Costs

A data loss incident is every business' worst nightmare; if you’re caught unawares, such an incident can set you back financially and operationally for months. Listed below are some of the common data your business most likely collects that you absolutely need to have backed up. If you don’t, you could become subject to serious fines due to regulations and other industry-specific mandates.

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Another Reason to Update to Windows 11

Another Reason to Update to Windows 11

As you should be aware by this point, the Windows 10 operating system is reaching its end of support on October 15 of this year, meaning that it will no longer receive updates of any kind afterward, including critical security updates. What you may not know, however, is that Microsoft is following suit and pulling Office support around the same time.

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How to Stop Location Data Collection on Your Mobile Device

How to Stop Location Data Collection on Your Mobile Device

At the beginning of this year, a massive data breach hit a location data broker called Gravy Analytics and took possession of a dataset with 30 million points from devices worldwide. This data could potentially be utilized to track individuals and their movements, tellingly, via healthcare, government, and military facilities. 

Alas, nothing can be done about data that has already been breached, but preventative steps can and should be taken to protect your business. Listed below: how to prevent your apps from tracking your movements.

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A Look at the Future of Social Media

A Look at the Future of Social Media

Unless you’ve been living in the wilderness for the past couple of decades, you’ve heard of Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Instagram. Most people have some sort of social media presence on one or all of these platforms (or at least on LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube). Many businesses once utilized or currently utilize these platforms as a part of their marketing efforts, and despite being billion-dollar companies, there are some grave concerns about the viability of these platforms going forward. Below is a discussion about some of the issues people are having with these established social media platforms and how alternatives might just be the future of social media.

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A Refresher on Signs of a Phishing Attack

A Refresher on Signs of a Phishing Attack

Did you know that phishing is the most common security risk to your business? Any of your employees could become the target of a phishing attack, and all it would take is downloading the wrong file or clicking on the wrong link to expose your organization to security threats. Listed below is a refresher on the throwaway signs of a phishing attack and how to protect yourself and your team from harm.

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The Dissolution of Net Neutrality Could Be Bad News for Your Business

The Dissolution of Net Neutrality Could Be Bad News for Your Business

Net neutrality has long been an embattled topic, with rules changing every few years depending on the opinions of those with influence. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission had its most recent net neutrality policy struck down by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals… in such a way that sets the concept back to square one.

Listed below: why this is a particularly dangerous decision, and very well could put small and medium-sized businesses at a distinct disadvantage moving forward.

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You Won’t Regret Utilizing VoIP

You Won’t Regret Utilizing VoIP

For years, the telephone has been one of the most reliable business communications solutions, and that trend will continue into 2025. If you’re still using the phone solutions of the past, however, you’ve got some upgrading to do. Listed below is what you need to know about the best communications investment you can make: Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP.

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Hardware Prices Likely to Increase in 2025

Hardware Prices Likely to Increase in 2025

Many market analysts and industry experts foresee an increase in the cost of hardware. We recommend that you take matters into your own hands to avoid the price hike and buy your new IT now before it costs you more to do so. The implementation of any proposed tariffs could impact the market as early as February 2025, so we wanted to discuss what you should consider when purchasing new hardware today.

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Four Password Best Practices

Four Password Best Practices

Passwords are the most critical security tool used to secure digital assets. They are imperative for small businesses, as weak or mishandled credentials can lead to serious security issues. Everyone must comprehend and follow the best practices for creating and managing passwords. 

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Five Tips to Allow Your Smartphone to Last Longer

Five Tips to Allow Your Smartphone to Last Longer

Your smartphone is probably one of the most critical tools in your daily life; it helps you stay connected, entertained, and organized. But smartphones aren’t cheap, and replacing one every couple of years can hurt your wallet. The good news? With a little care, you can make your phone last longer. Listed below are five easy tips to keep your smartphone running like new.

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