The A&J Computers Blog
Insights from the help desk
Practical, no-hype guidance on IT, phones, networks and security — written by the team that does this every day.
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Backup & disaster recovery: the 3-2-1 rule explained
If your data only lives in one place, you do not have a backup. The simple rule that has saved our clients more than once.
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Cutting phone costs: the real ROI of hosted 3CX
One predictable monthly cost, advanced features, and no PBX in a closet. We run the actual numbers for…
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Securing remote work: a VPN checklist for SMBs
Remote access is a breach point if you let it be. The settings and policies we put in…
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5 signs your network hardware is holding you back
Slow mornings, dropped video calls, dead spots in the warehouse. The symptoms that mean it is time to…
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Break/fix vs managed IT: which is right for you?
Paying per incident feels cheaper until it is not. Where the line sits between calling when something breaks…
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Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for small business
Both are excellent — but the right answer depends on how your team actually works. A no-hype comparison…
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Phishing is getting smarter — here is how to train your team
AI-written lures are slipping past tired eyes. A practical, low-friction approach to security awareness that actually sticks for…