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July 01, 2026
Book Review: The Sacredness of Secular Work
I heard Mr. Raynor speak at the C12 Currents conference. I could tell that some of what he was sharing was making a few people uncomfortable, which means he probably had a few good things for us to consider about our regular work. A good portion of my life involves work. We’ve always considered our […]
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June 24, 2026
Automated Patch & Reboots
As part of our IT Managed Services, we provide automated patch management with other tools and updates to keep your computers safe. For many of these updates, they happen in the background and you never know, but we see them light up on our dashboards in green when they install! Some updates require a reboot. […]
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June 24, 2026
Tips & Tricks: Outlook Part 2
Looking to get more out of Outlook? In this latest Tips & Tricks video, Chris Wendt shares simple, practical shortcuts to make your meetings and daily workflow more efficient. Learn how to automatically record meetings so you never miss a detail, and explore the Groups app to better manage communication and collaboration across your team. […]
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June 16, 2026
Tips & Tricks: Outlook Part 1
Looking for a few easy Outlook wins? Chris’s latest Tips & Tricks video covers quick, practical shortcuts to save you time—like opening multiple Outlook views, pasting without formatting, and finding exactly what you need in your calendar faster. Plus, a quick tip for switching a single email to light mode when you need it most.
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June 16, 2026
Recurring Email thru Power BI?
Power BI is typically used to see beautiful and functional dashboards. These are viewed in a browser only. We had a client who wanted to share them through email, as an attachment, instead. Our Biz Apps team created a new report in Power BI and added a tool called Power BI Report Builder. This tool […]
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June 10, 2026
Shiny New Gadget of the Month: Tile Slim
A couple of weeks ago, my wallet fell out of the pants I was wearing as I changed clothes. Not having a clue where it could be, I searched the house, the car, everywhere! Very frustrating. I finally found it completely by accident in the strangest of places—under the bed. This prompted me to purchase […]
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June 10, 2026
Cybersecurity and Contractors
We speak and write on this topic quite a bit, so when a vendor in our space presented on this topic, we made sure to attend. Here are some of the highlights. Construction was the most affected industry by ransomware in 2023. Only 38% of construction companies have a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. Over 70% of […]
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June 01, 2026
Book Review: The 5 Apology Languages
I’ve heard Gary Chapman speak and have enjoyed his books. This one is co-authored by Jennifer Thomas. How can someone write a whole book about apologizing? Well, turns out it’s a little complicated and we don’t all hear or feel apologies the same way. Starting at the beginning, a sincere apology means we may feel […]
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May 27, 2026
Shiny New Gadget of the Month: Wall Mount Tool Charging Station
We love all the cordless tools, but our garage and tool cabinet are a little crazy, and we often have to recharge when we reach for a tool that’s been sitting for a while. This Sharper image charging station is wall-mounted and features a surge-protected power strip with 8 outlets, plugs into a standard AC […]
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May 27, 2026
Sales Tax Change
Effective October 1st, 2025, the state of Washington is adding quite a few services to its list of items that are subject to Retail Sales tax, or if services are provided by companies outside the state, Use Tax. In addition to the Sales tax, many of these services are also subject to the B&O (Business […]
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