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Innovative Client Technologies has been serving the New York area since 2016, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Celebrate World Backup Day by Focusing on Your Backup Preparations

Celebrate World Backup Day by Focusing on Your Backup Preparations

Your business runs on data. You keep customer information, invoices, project files, inventory and much more. If you were to lose it, you face a myriad of problems from hits to your reputation to major downtime. Today is World Backup Day, so we thought it would be good to highlight just how important having a feature-rich and reliable backup strategy is.

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Which Cloud is Most Effective for Your Business?

Which Cloud is Most Effective for Your Business?

How much does your business currently rely on the cloud? There are loads of ways to use it, but the best way is to find what works for your business, then double down on it according to your company’s specific needs. We’re looking at how the type of cloud can impact the way your business uses this flexible asset.

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Tip of the Week: Get the Most Out of Your Chrome Experience

Tip of the Week: Get the Most Out of Your Chrome Experience

Google Chrome is everywhere. It’s one of the most popular web browsers for a reason, but most people don’t take full advantage of everything it can do. That means you’re probably missing out on some cool features that could save you time and make your life a whole lot easier.

Today, we’re diving into some Chrome tips you might not know about, plus a few hidden gems that can help you get even more out of your browsing experience, whether you’re using it for work or just everyday tasks.

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How to Tell When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Old Tech

How to Tell When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Old Tech

We all know that person with an ancient laptop, a stubborn printer, or that phone they refuse to part with. At some point, however, that beloved device stops being the sidekick you need it to be and starts feeling more like dead weight. If your tech is making life harder instead of easier, it might be time for an upgrade. Here’s how to know when to let go.

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Three Business Issues Modern Technology Has Solved

Three Business Issues Modern Technology Has Solved

Business is all about disaster mitigation and damage control. You never know exactly when something bad is going to happen, but you have to be ready for it when it does. Today, we want to discuss a couple ways that smart technology can help you in specific situations where your business might otherwise falter.

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How Much Should Your Business Invest in its Cybersecurity?

How Much Should Your Business Invest in its Cybersecurity?

Long story short: it depends.

As unhelpful as that answer may seem on the surface, it really is the truth. There are just so many variables that different businesses will exhibit that ultimately impact how their budgets should be shaped. For instance, both a small mom-and-pop shop and a massive corporation need cybersecurity, but the scale of their respective investments will vastly differ.

Let’s go over how to budget appropriately for your cybersecurity protections and concerns. 

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How Modern Businesses Use IT Services

How Modern Businesses Use IT Services

IT should be making your business work smarter, not harder. That’s what we want to discuss today: how IT impacts your business priorities, such as productivity, cybersecurity, and accessibility. Are you making the best choices possible, or are the options you’re selecting hindering your company’s operations?

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Technology Drives Inventory Management

Technology Drives Inventory Management

It’s always good to know what kind of technological assets your business has at any given time, but some business owners don’t keep a detailed inventory. If you don’t know what you have, how will you know what you need? Let’s discuss some of the ways you can manage your IT inventory or make your current practices more effective.

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Microsoft Windows for Beginners: The Start Menu

Microsoft Windows for Beginners: The Start Menu

Last month, we wrote about how Windows is not the only operating system out there and that new users may be coming to the OS for the first time. We want to continue this discussion by sharing how to navigate the many features of Windows 11, including one of the more useful ones: the Start menu. You’ll find the other articles in this series by checking the “Learning Windows” tag here on our blog.

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Technology Has Been a Guiding Influence in Business Strategy

Technology Has Been a Guiding Influence in Business Strategy

Technology is deeply embedded in nearly every aspect of modern life. As society has become increasingly tech-driven, businesses have found ways to set themselves apart by meeting the growing demand for innovation. While technological dominance has been a recurring theme throughout the information age, today’s leading tech companies wield more power and influence than ever before.

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