Author Archives: Alex Beauchamp

Microsoft Copilot+ PC explained for small business — NPU requirements, features, and a buy vs. skip decision framework
Microsoft Copilot+ PC Explained: What It Is and Whether Your Business Actually Needs One

If you’ve been shopping for laptops recently, you’ve probably seen the Copilot+ badge on devices [...]

24
Mar
IT budget planning for small business — a framework covering hardware, software, support, and security costs
IT Budget Planning for Small Business: How to Stop Letting Technology Costs Catch You Off Guard

Here’s how most small business IT budgets get built: something breaks, you pay to fix [...]

23
Mar
Hardware lifecycle management for small business — auditing a fleet of laptops and desktops before an IT refresh
Hardware Lifecycle Management for Small Business: How to Audit Your Fleet Before a Refresh

Most small and medium-sized businesses don’t discover they have a hardware problem until a laptop [...]

23
Mar
Why are computers so expensive in 2026 — AI memory shortage, tariffs, and Windows 10 end of life driving PC price surge
Why Are Computers So Expensive in 2026? The Data Behind the Price Surge

If you’ve priced out laptops or desktops recently and felt sticker shock, you’re not imagining [...]

23
Mar
Securing Your Cloud
Navigating the Risks of Data Loss in Google Drive and Microsoft 365

In a time when cloud storage is ubiquitous, a recent incident involving Google Drive has [...]

28
Nov