IT Tips
Practical IT, cybersecurity and Microsoft 365 advice for small businesses in Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
A simple way to decide whether to repair, upgrade or replace a business laptop, based on age, Windows 11 support and the type of fault.
Laptop won’t turn on? Safe checks you can do yourself, the signs that point to a motherboard problem, and how to protect your files.
What to look for in a business laptop in 2026: minimum specs, recommended setups for each job role, Windows 11 Pro vs Home, Copilot+ PCs and setup before first use.
A step-by-step checklist for switching IT providers in BC without downtime: what your business must own, a 30-day timeline, and how to remove the old provider’s access.
A 15-point checklist to protect client confidentiality at Canadian consulting, engineering, agency and advisory firms, covering accounts, file sharing, devices and process.
What PCI DSS means for small retailers in Canada, which questionnaire applies to how you take cards, and 8 practical steps to keep card payments secure.
Why flat networks let ransomware stop production, and a practical 5-step plan for BC manufacturers to separate office and plant networks without downtime.
A practical guide for BC construction companies: choosing job-site internet, building a reusable site kit, securing the site network and getting current drawings to crews.
Where should BC brokerages store FINTRAC records? A plain-English guide to secure, compliant storage, retention, retrieval within 30 days and protecting client IDs.
A before, during and after tax season IT checklist for Canadian accounting and bookkeeping firms, covering CRA access, backups, seasonal staff and fraud.