Digital Decorum: A TechGents Blog
What the BIPA Ruling Means for Springfield Businesses
For two years, Illinois businesses using biometric time clocks or door access didn't know whether a 2024 damages cap applied to them. A federal appeals court just settled that question. Here's what changed, and what it means for a Sangamon County business using this kind of technology.
What Springfield Businesses Should Do About Windows 10
Windows 10 reached end of support months ago, and a lot of Springfield small businesses are still running it without realizing what that means. Here's the honest version of what's at risk and what to do about it.
The Real Cost of "Free" IT Help for Small Businesses
When a contact in your network offers to handle your business IT for free, it feels like a win. No invoice, no contract, no overhead. But free IT help carries costs that never show up on a bill, and by the time they do, they're usually bigger than anything a professional would have charged. Here's what to watch for before you take someone up on that offer. Category: Small Bu
Your Business Needs an IT Partner, Not a Ticket Number
There's a moment every small business owner knows: something breaks, you call your IT provider, and you end up explaining your whole setup to someone who has never heard your name before. That's not a support call. That's starting from zero. There's a better way to do this.