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Shortages Continue

TKC Admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:58:03 +0000

The Neverending Chip Shortage It's August 2026 and the tech industry is still hurting from a chip shortage that is not slated to end any time soon. It's due to a mix of issues from manufacturing pivots due to AI and ongoing geopolitical tensions. While the demand for electronics like laptops and mobile phones hasn't […]

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Mac Malware Sites

TKC Admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:11:56 +0000

AppleInsider's Andrew Orr has an informative article on a new way to get your Mac infected. This newer variant is trying to catch users off-guard by delivering its payload via Mac Script Editor. Mac users can avoid this technique by recognizing that macOS doesn't rely on browser-triggered scripts for maintenance tasks. Websites that claim they […]

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What’s Going on with US Pricing and Availability?

TKC Admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:27:08 +0000

If you’ve bought a new computer in 2025, you likely noticed that the price was higher than expected. Worse, it may not have been available at all. Fluctuating equipment pricing has led to shortages and hoarding. It’s affecting parts and components in ways you might not have expected. This week we placed a large order […]

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The Microsoft / Crowdstrike Outage

TKC Admin — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:47:48 +0000

Microsoft systems were CrowdStricken this week.

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"Our" AI Generated Holiday Card

TKC Admin — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:08:58 +0000

We didn't use it but here is what the image generation AI by Playground came up with.

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What is a BEC Attack and Why Should You Care?

TKC Admin — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:01:56 +0000

BEC stands for Business Email Compromise. And we promise that it's the last acronym that we'll us in this blog post. Everyday, spam filters deal with an onslaught of emails that are either: a) Definitely fake b) Possibly legitimate That's it. There is no "100% bonafide" option here. Email is always suspect, when it comes […]

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Beware of Fake Support

TKC Admin — Fri, 27 May 2022 13:30:43 +0000

CEO scams, phishing emails, fake texts...the companies that we work with are always on the lookout. But managed service providers can be part of the problem. We've been diligent about letting users know but it pays to reinforce a couple of our rules. These are the things that we'll never do. We'll never email, message […]

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Cybersecurity: 5 Weaknesses That Hackers Exploit

TKC Admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:39:45 +0000

NOT AS EASY AS "SET IT AND FORGET IT" Keeping your business safe isn't a one-time thing and it's not just a matter of adding firewalls and antivirus software. Cybercriminals take advantage of all sorts of vulnerabilities in your company. Some are digital. Some are human. Ransomware meltdowns have grabbed headlines but a lot of businesses […]

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Remote Users and Security Updates

TKC Admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:54:20 +0000

With everyone settling into work from their home digs, it’s important to make sure that the attitudes surrounding good computer security aren't falling by the wayside.

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Top 5 Five Tips for Coronavirus IT

TKC Admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:32:18 +0000

As a 100% cloud based company, we have a long history of helping clients transition to remote work. Over the last month, we've supported hundreds of users who were suddenly working from home. For many, it was easy. They had the tools with them, on their own devices. For the ones who are reliant on […]

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