Summary: Three to five years is a practical replacement range for many business computers. The right time depends on security support, reliability, performance, warranty coverage, repair costs, and the employee’s work. Replace any computer that cannot run a supported operating system or the software your business requires. Most business computers do not fail all at once. A laptop may still
After 16 years of insisting that touchscreens don’t belong on the Mac, Apple has changed its. On October 28, it introduced the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, which combines a touchscreen with a tandem OLED display and an iPhone-style Dynamic Island, in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes starting at $2899. It arrived a day after two quieter updates: a 14-inch
Apple has announced a redesigned iPad mini with an A20 Pro chip, a larger 8.5-inch OLED display, and a thinner, lighter, water-resistant body. Pre-orders opened on October 28, and the new model arrives in stores and on doorsteps starting November 6. It’s a much bigger change than the 2024 update, which left the design alone and swapped in an A17
Summary: Your IT budget should include the technology you already use, the support required to maintain it, and the upgrades you expect to make during the year. It should also cover cybersecurity, backups, employee changes, planned projects, and a reserve for urgent repairs or replacements. If your IT budget only covers computers, Microsoft 365, and the occasional repair, it is
On October 21, 2026, the PHP project released emergency updates for two critical security flaws. You may never have heard of PHP, but your website probably runs on it. PHP is the programming language behind WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, and a big chunk of the rest of the Web. It runs on the server, building each page before a visitor
On October 21, 2026, the PHP project released emergency updates for two critical security flaws. You may never have heard of PHP, but your website probably runs on it. PHP is the programming language behind WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, and a big chunk of the rest of the Web. It runs on the server, building each page before a visitor
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password do not confirm that the networks are separated. The router, access points, and firewall must also be configured to prevent guest devices from reaching internal systems. Offering Wi-Fi to customers, contractors, and visitors is convenient. But their phones and
Apple is reinvesting in the home in a big way. At its Welcome Home product launch on October 13, 2026, the company introduced the long-rumored HomeView—a touchscreen smart speaker for the whole family—alongside an updated HomePod mini and a next-generation Apple TV. Apple is also partnering with LG and Schneider Electric on a line of home automation products. Here are
Apple is reinvesting in the home in a big way. At its Welcome Home product launch on October 13, 2026, the company introduced the long-rumored HomeView—a touchscreen smart speaker for the whole family—alongside an updated HomePod mini and a next-generation Apple TV. Apple is also partnering with LG and Schneider Electric on a line of home automation products. Here are
Summary: Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported. Move any connected applications and sign-ins, then check the provider’s current rules for access, billing, retention, and deletion. A cloud service may hold years of customer records, documents, emails, invoices, project history, or staff activity. If you cancel before moving that