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Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That may sound far off, but if your company still relies on PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11, the time to act is now. Once support ends, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive...
If you are a GGIT managed services customer, you have probably seen this icon in your Windows PC's system tray or your Mac's menu bar status area. You'll soon see a new turquoise icon for GGIT...
Summer brings lighter schedules, more time out of office, and, hopefully, a vacation. But while your employees take breaks, cyberthreats don’t. In fact, hackers often increase activity during slower months, knowing that staff are stretched thin or distracted. This...
Strong passwords are critical for cybersecurity, but many users still rely on weak, reused, or easily guessable passwords. While a password policy helps set security standards, humans are often the weakest link. That’s where a password manager is essential. It...
A zero-day threat is a security flaw that hackers exploit before the developer even knows it exists, meaning there’s no fix available yet. This makes zero-day threats especially dangerous. We’re seeing a sharp rise in zero-day threats this year, largely due to rushed...
If your business is still running Windows 10, now’s the time to plan ahead. Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, which means there will no longer be security updates or patches. If you have older PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows...
This month, Geek Girls IT Services celebrates our 20th anniversary—a milestone we’re proud to share with our clients, partners, and team! What began two decades ago as a single technician providing break/fix services to Brooklyn residents and friends has grown into a...
If your organization is small and your workers are primarily remote, you may wonder if you really “need” managed IT services. The truth is that, for small businesses that rely on the cloud and have a largely remote workforce, partnering with a managed IT service...
Choosing between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard can be challenging for business owners and nonprofits. It involves weighing costs and features that, at first glance, may not seem important to your organization. Let's discuss some key features of...
This easily digestible article explains why, when it comes to cybersecurity, user behavior (the human factor) is as important as passwords, antivirus software, and firewalls. Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths