Blog Posts In Category: IT Strategy

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Wi-Fi in office drops frequently or has poor coverage

By Josh Bartlett / September 11, 2025

If your office Wi-Fi keeps dropping or certain spots have terrible coverage, you’re definitely not the only one. Frequent disconnections and weak signals usually mean something’s off with network design, there’s interference, your equipment’s overloaded, or the infrastructure’s just too old. These issues slow everyone down, frustrate teams, and waste precious work time. We see…

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VPN drops intermittently during remote work sessions

By Ryan Drake / August 14, 2025

Working remotely really hinges on a stable VPN connection, but plenty of professionals know the pain of sudden disconnects that cut into their workflow. VPNs tend to drop off and on because of shaky internet, overloaded servers, or settings that just aren’t quite right. That can mess with access to company resources, break remote desktop…

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Internet speed significantly lower than what we pay for

By Ryan Drake / August 13, 2025

Slow internet is just plain aggravating, especially when you’re shelling out for a high-speed plan but end up with much less. Most people never actually see the full speeds their internet provider advertises. Why is there always a gap? Sometimes it’s network congestion, sometimes it’s your old equipment, or maybe something else entirely. Either way,…

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Business Wi-Fi slows to a crawl during peak usage

By Josh Bartlett / August 12, 2025

When your business Wi-Fi slows to a crawl during peak usage, productivity suffers. Video calls freeze, cloud applications lag, and even simple file transfers seem to take forever. This slowdown happens because too many devices compete for the same limited network resources at the same time. We see this in offices of all sizes, and…

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SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive access blocked by firewall or network settings

By Josh Bartlett / August 11, 2025

Sometimes, access to SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive just stops working because of firewall or network settings, and suddenly you can’t work the way you need to. Usually, this happens when firewalls or network restrictions block Microsoft 365 services from connecting. Understanding how these restrictions operate is really the first step in getting things back on…

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Office 365 apps crash during startup on Windows 10

By Josh Bartlett / August 8, 2025

If your Office 365 apps crash right after you open them on Windows 10, it can really mess up your day and slow you down. Usually, this happens because of update conflicts, add-ins that don’t play nice, or damaged app files. The upside? Most of these headaches are fixable if you know where to look.…

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Unable to access shared SharePoint files due to permission issues

By Josh Bartlett / August 7, 2025

Trying to open a file shared with you in SharePoint can be a headache, especially when you’re told you don’t have permission even though someone already approved your access. Most of the time, these problems happen because of how permissions are set at the site, library, or folder level. Figuring out why access is blocked…

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Random Google Verification Code Text – Why Am I Getting Them?

By Ryan Drake / August 6, 2025

Getting a random Google verification code text when you never asked for one can throw you off. Usually, these surprise messages pop up because someone else tried to use your account info or accidentally typed in your number. Either way, just ignoring them without thinking through the risks could leave your security exposed. We see…

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TikTok Verification Code Email That I Didn’t Request – Why?

By Ryan Drake / August 5, 2025

Getting a TikTok verification code email you didn’t ask for can really throw you off, especially if you haven’t tried to log in or create an account. Usually, these emails pop up because someone entered your info by mistake or an unauthorized attempt targeted your account. Understanding why this happens and what you should do…

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Received Random Verification Code SMS text Without Requesting It – Why?

By Josh Bartlett / August 4, 2025

Getting a random verification code text you didn’t ask for can be confusing, maybe even a little unsettling. Usually, this means someone else tried to log in with your info, or maybe they just typed in the wrong number by accident. Either way, don’t brush these off—they can point to security risks. We’ve worked with…