Posts by Steve S.

This week on “Breaking Down I.T. with Steve,” we’re tackling a critical topic that every small business owner in the Pacific Northwest needs to understand: vulnerability scanning. You might think cyberattacks only target big corporations headquartered in Silicon Valley, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Small businesses right here in our community are…

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Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) recently issued a warning to a select group of customers regarding a potential data breach, highlighting the ever-present threat of data security vulnerabilities, even within major financial institutions. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of robust security measures and the potential risks associated with third-party…

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Welcome back to ‘Breaking Down I.T. with Steve’! This week, we’re tackling a topic that’s generating a lot of chatter in the tech world: the New Microsoft Outlook. Is it a game-changer? A necessary upgrade? Or just another software shift to navigate? If you’ve found yourself asking these questions, or if you’re simply curious about…

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The writing is on the wall: October 14, 2025, marks the official end of support for Exchange Server 2016 and older versions of 2019. This means no more critical security updates, leaving your organization vulnerable to cyberattacks. The Danger of Delaying Sticking with your outdated Exchange Server carries significant risks: Your Options: A Path Forward…

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The recent Grubhub data breach, exposing customer information like names, emails, and partial credit card details, serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. This incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures for businesses of all sizes. What Happened? The company detected unusual activity linked to an account used by…

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**On ‘Breaking Down I.T. with Steve,’ we’re diving headfirst into the world of graphics cards. 💥 Learn why a high-end GPU is a game-changer for an epic gaming experience. We’ll break down the tech, explore the differences between budget, mid-range, and high-end cards, and discover how they impact performance, visuals, and your overall gaming enjoyment.…

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Spotify: YouTube: In today’s fast-paced business world, staying connected and efficient is crucial. But are you stuck with the limitations and rising costs of traditional phone lines like Comcast BVE? If you’re nodding your head, then it’s time to ditch the landline and embrace the future of communication: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Steve, the…

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Backing up your data isn’t just about being cautious—it’s about survival. A single mistake, whether it’s an accidental deletion or a full-blown ransomware attack, can disrupt your entire business operation. While no one likes thinking about worst-case scenarios, the reality is that disasters happen. The question is, are you prepared to handle them? The 3-2-1…

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In this episode of “Breaking Down I.T. with Steve,” we’re getting under the hood of your computer and exploring the heart of its data storage: the hard drive. Join Steve as he delves into the fascinating world of SSDs (Solid-State Drives) and HDDs (Hard Disk Drives). We’ll break down the key differences between these two…

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In this episode of Breaking Down I.T. with Steve, we welcome back Erik Swanson from Cardinal Services. Erik specializes in bringing the power of big-company HR, payroll, and benefits solutions to small businesses at a fraction of the cost. We’ll discuss how Cardinal Services handles all the complex paperwork required by federal, state, and local…

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