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Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

How to Overcome Resistance to Change

How to Overcome Resistance to Change

Change, whether you’re referring to that of your technology or any other business process, is usually a point of contention between management and the rest of the business. Let’s explore this resistance to change that so many feel, and how you can help them overcome it.

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A Warning About Social Media Quizzes

A Warning About Social Media Quizzes

We’ve all seen our friends and family sharing quizzes on their social media profiles, prompting people to find out what their celebrity stage name or what Hogwarts house you would be in. These fun, lighthearted quizzes are a solid way to get to know a little more about the people we’re connected with… and that’s the biggest issue.

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How to Improve Video Meetings

How to Improve Video Meetings

Modern remote workers are constantly asked to endure meetings over their organization’s chosen video conferencing applications and while it may not be an ideal situation to improve the collaborative flow of your team, there are certain variables that you can control to get the most out of these virtual meetings. 

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A Look Foldable Smartphones

A Look Foldable Smartphones

With so many great smartphones on the market, there are going to be a couple that stand out for being innovative and interesting in their designs. These devices, many of which fall into the foldable category, are pretty cool and worth looking into. Here are some of the better options on the market now.

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A Look at Three Emerging Technologies

A Look at Three Emerging Technologies

A lot of people like to make predictions about what the future will bring for business, many of which are based on anecdotes and hopes. When it comes to information system management and the future of IT for business, there are a lot of claims made by companies looking to take advantage of the reliance on IT and present business owners’ and decision makers’ options on how to leverage this technology for their own good. Listed below is a look at three emerging technologies that we will all come to use in the future and whether they are right for your business now.

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How to Enhance Your Organization’s Collaboration

How to Enhance Your Organization’s Collaboration

Collaboration is not just nice, it is the only way many businesses can afford to keep the lights on. Comprehending that truth makes it critical to find the best strategies and technologies to support your staff’s collaborative endeavors. Listed below is a look at a few options to help enhance your business’ collaboration. 

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A Review of Value Smartphones

A Review of Value Smartphones

“Value” smartphones don’t always have to be “bad” smartphones! To help you get the most out of your investment, we’ve put compiled a list of the best and brightest value smartphones on the market. You may be surprised by how much value these manufacturers can pack into such devices!

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A Refresher on Malware

A Refresher on Malware

Network security could mean a number of things, but usually people are using the term as a blanket statement against the dreaded idea of malware and its numerous forms. Listed below is a discussion on how vast the world of malware can be and how often you might find yourself misunderstanding what it exactly is. Comprehending all this can help you identify if you have become a malware victim or not.

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Create Secure Accounts with These Strong Password Tips

Create Secure Accounts with These Strong Password Tips

Keeping a secure password is a little confusing these days, especially when the standards for what is an acceptable, complex password seem to keep shifting back and forth. Let’s take a look at some of the industry-standard best practices for passwords and how you can implement them for your business.

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Microsoft Raising Their Prices

Microsoft Raising Their Prices

Microsoft has planned a rise in the price of its software offerings Microsoft 365 and Office 365; it will impact your business in some way whether you are ready or not. We are writing this blog to share information that you might find imperative about this price increase so you can plan to get the most out of your software moving forward.

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What’s the Difference Between a Security Incident and a Breach?

What’s the Difference Between a Security Incident and a Breach?

Cybersecurity is an important subject for a business’ entire team to appreciate, particularly when it comes to the minute differences between different terms. For instance, a layperson might hear “breach” and automatically think “security incident.” While this technically isn’t incorrect, per se, the two terms aren’t really synonymous.

Let’s take a few moments to dive into the minutiae and define these two terms more clearly.

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Reviewing The Flagship Smartphones

Reviewing The Flagship Smartphones

When buying your next smartphone, you may want to consider the latest flagship devices. Listed below is a discussion on what the latest and greatest smartphones can provide your organization.

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Explaining the Current Supply Chain Issues

Explaining the Current Supply Chain Issues

If you have tried procuring hardware or products over the past couple years, chances are you have noticed that it is harder to find them than usual. This is especially the case for any organizations that have dealings with computing hardware, as the price has been hiked considerably on even the most basic of components. What triggered this dramatic change in the technology supply chain, and what can be done about it?

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Two Ways Managed Services can Help Your Business

Two Ways Managed Services can Help Your Business

It’s not often that something profoundly alters the landscape of business technology management as much as managed services has. When implemented correctly, managed IT services can completely replace the traditional methods of technology management within a business, and it all starts with changing not just your budgeting practices but also your maintenance practices.

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Security Issues with Remote Work

Security Issues with Remote Work

More workplaces are utilizing the power of remote technology, but this also creates issues with security that must be addressed. How can you ensure that your business isn’t putting itself at risk as a result of this general displacement of your workforce? Listed below are some action items you might choose to implement for your organization.

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How AI Can Help the Healthcare Industry

How AI Can Help the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare is an industry that operates under very high pressure for a significant share of the time. As a result, it is only natural to conclude that a technology that could make the lives of healthcare providers and administrators easier in numerous ways shows some promise. That technology? Artificial intelligence.

Listed below is a few of the many ways that AI has been proposed (if not implemented already) as a solution to some of healthcare’s more challenging obstacles.

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How to Reduce Hardware Expenses

How to Reduce Hardware Expenses

Businesses usually struggle with the hardware side of running a business, whether it is locating the right solutions or taking care of them. Hardware like server units, workstations, and networking components are what keep your company functioning, and without it, you don’t have much of a business. How can you make sure that your business is addressing this critical aspect of running a business? How can you keep hardware from breaking your budget? We recommend starting with a network audit.

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The Internet of Things Can Help Your Business

The Internet of Things Can Help Your Business

The Internet of Things is an amalgamation of countless connected devices that all perform numerous functions. Many of these devices are being utilized in ways that businesses never thought possible. In fact, the Internet of Things and its boundless amount of connected devices have given manufacturers and corporations even more opportunities to get birds-eye views of operations, inventory management, and supply chain management.

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Quality Automation Strategies for 3 Separate Parts of a Business

Quality Automation Strategies for 3 Separate Parts of a Business

Technology can have a very real impact on your organization’s ability to churn out a quality product, but it can also get in the way of doing so. The difference between the two is comprehending what technology you need to ensure that your business is churning out quality goods and services. This month we're taking a look at quality control automation strategies for three separate parts of a business

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How Protected is Your Employee's Data?

How Protected is Your Employee's Data?

When we talk about data privacy in a business, the default is to usually think about the data the business has collected and compiled from its clientele. On the other hand, that’s just one type of data a business has. There’s also a lot of data that is collected by the business about that business’ employees. So, how well protected is this data?

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