From the Tech Bench
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Refreshing, upgrading, or replacing your IT hardware can be expensive and challenging for businesses to navigate. How do you ensure that you dispose of old hardware sustainably and securely?
In this blog post, our IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) experts walk you through the 5 steps for refreshing your tech.
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If you work in IT, you understand the importance of keeping your networks secure and your data protected. There are a variety of tests that IT departments should run regularly to monitor the health of their systems, and take timely action if vulnerabilities or security gaps are detected.
In this guide, our IT security experts explain three important security scans to run on your systems.
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Microsoft has announced that October 14, 2025, will be the End of Support date for Windows 10, including the Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. Since it may take months to ensure your systems are set up to run Windows 11, IT administrators and departments should begin the transition process as soon as possible. In this comprehensive guide, our experts explain everything you should consider while preparing for your system upgrade.
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Considering a move to off-site hosting or colocation? Learn more about the differences between these datacenter services, and the advantages of getting rid of your on-site "server room" and all the power and bandwidth advantages you could be taking advantage of.Read more »
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Businesses big and small constantly face the unexpected threat of having their sensitive data and files stolen or lost. While this thought might seem overwhelming, there’s a rather stress-free solution to the problem for any professional – regular backups. Read on to learn more about potential pitfalls, and the advantages of consistent managed backups of your data.Read more »
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With so many condition designations these days, it can be hard to know what you're looking at. One of the most frequently asked questions, answered in depth. What is "pre-owned"? How is it different from "used"? Learn more about our buying process, and what it means when we say the system you're looking at is "pre-owned".Read more »