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If you own a business, you already have enough on your plate without your technology fighting you. Many businesses still have an ancient PBX box humming away in an office or utility closet. Because the hardware was paid off ten years ago, it’s easy to treat it like a free utility. But holding onto that…

Let’s be real: antivirus software is rarely an exciting conversation topic. It’s a background necessity, much like changing the oil in your car or maintaining business insurance. You simply need it to work so you can focus on running and growing your organization. However, the days of installing a basic antivirus program on an office…

It is hard to believe, but the calendar doesn’t lie. The Computer Guild is officially twenty years old this year! Since we first opened our doors back in 2006, the tech world has completely transformed. We went from the days of chunky desktop towers and flip phones to an era where entire businesses run on…

As many of you know, our storefront took a bit of a hit back in October 2025. While we were thankful everyone was safe, our poor physical sign ended up being collateral damage in the accident. We spent the last few months “signless,” taking the opportunity to poke a little fun at ourselves on social…

If you’ve been looking at your website traffic lately and thinking, “Wait, something feels different,” you’re not imagining it. In today’s digital world, the goalposts for “getting noticed” haven’t just moved; the entire stadium has been redesigned. We’re currently living in the middle of a massive handshake between two powerful forces: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)…

In today’s digital world, data is pretty much the lifeblood of your business. But let’s be real: with great data comes a whole lot of responsibility and some pretty serious risks. If you’re in healthcare, finance, or professional services, “security” isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s a legal requirement. It’s easy to view regulatory compliance…

We’ve all seen them: the slightly “off” email from a vendor asking for a quick wire transfer, or the HR notification about a “mandatory policy update” that looks just a little too generic. Guess what, email is still the #1 way hackers try to get into your business. And while Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace…

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’ve been working on something big, and no, we aren’t talking about our new sign or the building construction progress.  We are thrilled to announce that the launch and migration of our new telecom platform haven’t just been successful but a total game-changer for our…

The IT world is buzzing: both Microsoft and Google are increasing their licensing fees. For IT managers and business owners, it feels like another “death by a thousand cuts” for the annual budget. Both tech giants point to the same reasons: massive investments in AI (like Copilot and Gemini) and the soaring costs of keeping…

It’s cold, so we are counting down the days to spring. While we wait, let’s talk about spring cleaning. A cluttered system isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a drag on your productivity and a potential security hole. Here is how to get your tech running like new this spring: Stress-Test Your Backups When was the…