IT, Cybersecurity & Cloud Insights
Practical guidance from the team that runs Chicago's IT environments, written for business owners and IT decision-makers.
Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password do not confirm that
Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password do not confirm that
What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Summary: Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported. Move any connected applications and sign-ins,
Questions to Ask an IT Support Company Before You Sign Anything
DatastriveChicago IT guide Choosing an IT partner 20 Questions to Ask an IT Support Company Most IT support companies sound alike on a first call.
Co-Managed IT vs Managed IT: How to Choose the Right Model for Your Business
Datastrive Chicago IT guide Choosing your IT support model Co-Managed IT vs Managed IT If you are comparing IT support options, you have probably seen
How to Switch IT Providers: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
Datastrive / Chicago IT guide A practical way to change IT providers while keeping control of your systems. By Kyle Nowack and Scott Baden, Partners
Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?
Summary: Allow personal devices only for approved work, through approved apps, and when the device meets your security requirements. Use company-owned devices for administration, sensitive
Why Your Employees Shouldn’t Have Administrator Access to Their Computers
Summary: Employees should use standard accounts for email, web browsing, and everyday work. Administrator access should be limited to approved IT tasks and protected with
The 30-Minute IT Check Every Small Business Should Do Once a Month
Summary: Most IT problems don’t appear out of nowhere. Backups quietly stop running, updates sit unfinished for weeks, and old staff accounts stay switched on
How to Keep Your Business Running When Microsoft 365 Goes Down
Summary: The tools that run your business, like Microsoft 365, your accounting app, or your booking system, are reliable most of the time, but they
OneDrive or SharePoint? Where Your Business Files Should Live
Summary: If your business uses Microsoft 365, you have both OneDrive and SharePoint, and files usually end up scattered across them with no clear rule.
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