Blog Posts In Category: IT Strategy

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

When you get a text with a verification code, it usually means a service wants to confirm your identity during a login or transaction. If you didn’t ask for the code, it probably means someone else is trying to get into an account connected to you. These messages can be legitimate security tools, but scammers…

When you sign in to services using HealthSafe ID (HSID), you’ll usually get an access code or verification code. These codes confirm your identity and help block unauthorized access. HSID access codes and verification codes add an extra security layer that keeps your accounts safer from compromise. It might seem like you’re just typing in…