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Can 1Password Outsmart AI’s Password Cracking Power?

Are your login details strong enough to withstand modern AI-driven hackers? Cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving, and businesses are becoming increasingly targeted. Solutions like 1Password's latest feature may become the go-to safeguards ...

Microsoft Word Just Made Losing Files Much Harder

Have you ever lost an important document at the most inopportune moment? It's frustrating and can cost your establishment time, money, and trust. The latest Microsoft Word file recovery feature makes it ...

Why Smart POS Systems Are a Lifeline for Small Shops

Small business owners wear many hats: manager, accountant, marketer, customer service representative, and more. What many don’t realize is that their Point-of-Sale (POS) system can make managing everything easier. Modern smart POS ...

Gmail Adds Encryption for Emails Beyond Your Organization

The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: ...

Businesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data

Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. ...

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Can 1Password Outsmart AI’s Password Cracking Power?

Can 1Password Outsmart AI’s Password Cracking Power?

Are your login details strong enough to withstand modern AI-driven hackers? Cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving, and businesses are becoming[...]
Microsoft Word Just Made Losing Files Much Harder

Microsoft Word Just Made Losing Files Much Harder

Have you ever lost an important document at the most inopportune moment? It's frustrating and can cost your establishment time,[...]
Why Smart POS Systems Are a Lifeline for Small Shops

Why Smart POS Systems Are a Lifeline for Small Shops

Small business owners wear many hats: manager, accountant, marketer, customer service representative, and more. What many don’t realize is that[...]

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

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1144 Airport Blvd
Suite 260
Austin, TX 78702

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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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