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How your web browser keeps you one step ahead of cyberthreats

When it comes to online safety, HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is your first line of defense. In this article, we explore how HTTPS helps secure your connection to websites, prevent data theft, and build trust in the digital world. Whether you’re banking, shopping, or just reading the news, understanding how HTTPS works can help you stay safe every time you go online.

Protecting patient data: Why HIPAA matters to your healthcare business

If your company operates in the healthcare industry or works with related organizations, you’re likely familiar with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). But do you really know what being HIPAA-compliant means for your business? From avoiding hefty fines to keeping patient trust intact, this article unpacks the rationale behind the regulations and what your company can do to stay on the right side of the law.

Considerations when buying a printer for your business

Buy HP only. Personally I won’t buy anything else. Yes, there is plenty of other good stuff out there, but I don’t mess with it. I either buy an HP printer, or I call one of my local reps who sells multifunction copier leases. Good copier-leasing companies are getting harder to find, but I have several contacts for you - let me know when you have an need like this, and I’ll introduce you!

Duty cycle - how many pages per month will you print? Estimate and quantify – you’ll need a real number to use here.

How to buy a new PC for your business (or yourself, or your Mom, or your kids)

Get a good CPU. Processor nomenclature/marketing has made it nearly impossible for a consumer to know what performance to expect when selecting a new PC. Some Intel i3 processors are actually much faster than some i7’s. “3.0Ghz” does NOT mean “fast enough”, nor does “i7”. There are some real duds out there, and you don’t want to get stuck using a slow painful PC for the next 3-5 year lifecycle. To protect yourself from this risk, choose a processor that scores at least 8,000 or higher on CPUbenchmark.net.

Texas: Where small and mid-sized businesses can make it big

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, but not anymore. The Lone Star State is now also becoming known as a go-to destination for small and mid-sized businesses. Two areas in particular stand out: The Star in Frisco and Legacy West in Plano.

An untapped market in NE Texas
The Star is a 200,000-square-foot retail block south of The Ford Center and the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.