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Windows 10 Reaches End of Support Deadline

As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, marking the close of an era for one of the company’s most widely used operating systems. This wasn’t just another ...

Google Meet Questions Now Come With Gemini Answers

Google is once again reshaping how teams meet and collaborate. If you use Google Workspace, you’ve probably noticed how AI has quietly slipped into your everyday tools. The latest update? Google Meet ...

How Technology Improves Procurement and Purchasing Processes

In a small business, every team member wears multiple hats and has to juggle multiple processes and priorities. Among those tasks? Managing purchasing and procurement, since most small companies typically don’t have ...

MCP’s Weakest Link: Identity Fragmentation Risks

Every new technological breakthrough gets us excited about possibilities. That is, until security vulnerabilities we didn't see coming bring us back to reality. Artificial intelligence isn't immune to this trend, and the ...

Technology Speeds Up Product Testing and Launches

In today's hyper-competitive business market, getting a product from idea to launch isn't just about being innovative. You have to be fast, too. Every day that a new product sits in development, ...

Flawed Application Logic: The Hidden Business Weak Spot

Most business owners think of cyber risks in terms of hackers stealing passwords or viruses shutting down systems. However, there are other dangers, including flawed application logic. Your business relies on applications, ...

Mobile Payments Are Redefining Customer Convenience in Business

Chances are, the way you shop today isn’t the way you shopped even just a few years ago. Mobile payments may have started as a convenient alternative to using cash or credit ...

Phishing Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Hack Apple Calendar Invites

What would you do if a single digital calendar invite could jeopardize your entire establishment? A phishing scam in Apple Calendar invites is on the rise, and it's as sneaky as it ...

Time-Tracking Tech Helps Businesses Maximize Productivity

Running a business is a balancing act. Between managing projects, checking in with employees, and keeping clients happy, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks. That’s where time-tracking tech steps ...

Google Denies Major Gmail Security Issue Claims

How much do you trust your email provider? Gmail is often the go-to choice for establishments across the globe, but recent concerns about a security vulnerability have sparked discussions about its reliability. ...

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Windows 10 Reaches End of Support Deadline

Windows 10 Reaches End of Support Deadline

As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, marking the close of an era for one[...]
Google Meet Questions Now Come With Gemini Answers

Google Meet Questions Now Come With Gemini Answers

Google is once again reshaping how teams meet and collaborate. If you use Google Workspace, you’ve probably noticed how AI[...]
How Technology Improves Procurement and Purchasing Processes

How Technology Improves Procurement and Purchasing Processes

In a small business, every team member wears multiple hats and has to juggle multiple processes and priorities. Among those tasks?[...]

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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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