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Archive for May, 2023

Strengthening Your Business’s Security: Best Practices for Password Protection

The Top Password Mistakes Business Owners Make Make sure that you aren't falling into these common password pitfalls: Using Weak Passwords Avoid using easily guessable passwords. For example, if your password is ...

Using Technology to Work More Effectively

The pandemic has changed the way people work and collaborate. Since the rise of the hybrid setup, teams have become more dependent on technology. Workplace tools allow for greater productivity and seamless ...

Microsoft Outlook Video Update: Simplifying Video Sharing for Business Owners

Microsoft Outlook's latest update solves one of the most common email challenges businesses face: video attachments. Here's what you should know about the update and how it may affect your business. The ...

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats: The Importance of Cybersecurity Training

As the digital world grows, businesses face more cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these can cause significant financial losses and credibility damage. That's why companies need to focus on cybersecurity training as threat actors ...

The Growing Trend of Telegram as a Marketplace for Phishing Tools and Services

Cybercrime is becoming increasingly common as businesses continue to rely on technology to conduct their operations. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to exploit businesses and individuals. One of the methods ...

Why Small Businesses Need a Website

You might wonder if maintaining a website is worthwhile. You can still operate your business without one, right? Wrong. A website is now essential in the modern digital world and is no ...

Securing Your Online Collaboration: The Future of Workspace Protection

Keeping Our Online Workspaces Safe With New Security Tools  Keeping online workspaces safe is the top priority as more people work from home. A vital part of this is to secure your ...

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Gamification: The Fun Way to Boost Employee Training Effectiveness

Gamification: The Fun Way to Boost Employee Training Effectiveness

As a business owner or manager, you’ve probably considered gamification for customers and clients to get them to interact with[...]
Experience Faster Data Processing with Google Sheets’ Latest Update

Experience Faster Data Processing with Google Sheets’ Latest Update

Thanks to Google Sheets' recent update, those used to working with large files are about to see a major upgrade[...]
Voice Technology: The New Frontier in Business Innovation

Voice Technology: The New Frontier in Business Innovation

At least once a day, you probably start a sentence with “Hey Siri” or “Alexa.” That’s because these voice technologies[...]

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Austin (Mail and Ship to)

5114 Balcones Woods Dr.
Suite 307-429
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 336-2970

Austin (by Appointment)

1144 Airport Blvd
Suite 260
Austin, TX 78702

Company

Since 2003, The Critical Update has been a leading provider of IT support and consulting, focusing on small and medium sized businesses in the Austin metropolitan area. We have helped hundreds of businesses increase productivity and profitability by making IT a streamlined part of operations. We equip our clients with customized technology solutions for greater operational value and to reduce risk.

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