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Office Printers: The Hidden Threat to Networks
Quick: Can you name the biggest cyber threats to your business? If you mentioned things like phishing and poor password management, you’re on the right track. But there’s another common threat that many people don’t even think about when they try to keep the bad guys out: office printers. That’s right. Even while your company […]
Antivirus vs. Internet Security: Know the Real Difference
Protecting your business’s digital assets is one of your biggest priorities, meaning you often have to ask yourself tough questions about the best way to keep things secure. Making the right choices becomes even more of a challenge when you aren’t a tech guru and only have a basic grasp of what it takes to […]
Digitize Daily Tasks To Reclaim Your Workday
Do you ever feel like your workday disappears before you’ve even had a chance to get through your to-do list, never mind make progress toward a big goal? The modern workplace throws a lot at us, and it’s not hard to find yourself under an avalanche of emails, last-minute requests, constant notifications, scattered systems, and […]
How To Streamline Performance Reviews With Tech
Performance reviews matter, but they’re rarely anyone’s favorite task. From a manager’s perspective, they offer a clear view into how your team is doing, where improvements can be made, and how to better align efforts with business goals. For employees, they’re often tied to raises, growth, and recognition. That said, the process can be clunky. […]
How Accounting Software Simplifies Bookkeeping for Small Businesses
As if managing staff, serving customers, and growing your brand didn’t already eat up your time, there’s still that one relentless task every business owner has to face: bookkeeping. And let’s be real: You didn’t start your business to swim in spreadsheets. If you’re tired of juggling receipts, reconciling accounts, and second-guessing your math, you’re […]
How Chatbots Can Improve Response Times for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you’re no stranger to juggling a dozen different tasks at once. From preparing for a new product launch to managing your finances and posting on social media, your to-do list can feel never-ending. On top of that, keeping up with customer questions, especially during peak hours, can feel like a […]
Scheduling Tools Help Small Teams Stay Organized
Remote work isn’t a trend anymore; it’s the new normal. But managing a team spread across different cities can be very hard. If your Slack notifications never stop, your inbox overflows, and no one seems to know when the next meeting is, it might be time for a scheduling intervention. Scheduling tools do more than […]
Quantum Computing: The Next Big Cybersecurity Risk
Quantum computing is knocking on the door of industries like finance, defense, and even retail. And for business owners like you, it could soon become a very real cybersecurity threat. What Is Quantum Computing, and How Does It Affect You? You’re probably thinking, “Quantum computing has nothing to do with me or my business. It’s […]
PDF Scams Are Back With Fake Support Numbers
Has a suspicious-looking email with a PDF attachment containing a phone number to call “tech support” landed in your inbox recently? If so, you are likely the target of the latest iteration of a sophisticated phishing attack. According to Cisco Talos (they keep an eye on this stuff), there’s a new wave of PDF scams […]
The Hidden Cyber Risk in Your Audiovisual System
Audiovisual (AV) systems are an integral part of how businesses operate. Whether it’s a conference call with a client, a digital presentation in the boardroom, or video content streaming across your office, AV technology helps teams connect and collaborate. However, while we rely on these systems to keep things moving, many businesses overlook a critical […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
