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Written by: Mike Landman

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Keep Your Email Secure: Best Practices Cheat Sheet

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 16, 2021

Why Small Businesses Need IT Support

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 15, 2021

The Ultimate Buyers Guide to SD-WAN

Jayesh Dave Published On: Jan 12, 2021

Three Pitfalls to Avoid When Transitioning to a Remote Workforce

Jayesh Dave Published On: Dec 14, 2020

IT Security for a Mobile Workforce

Jayesh Dave Published On: Sep 17, 2020

A ROWE IT Company – Your Best Option

Jayesh Dave Published On: Sep 10, 2020

Can Your Technology Partner Execute?

Jayesh Dave Published On: Sep 03, 2020

Four Things You Should Be Getting From Your Managed IT Service Provider

Acadia Published On: Aug 27, 2020

Is Your Strategic IT Plan Ready for a Remote Workforce?

Acadia Published On: Aug 20, 2020

Why Does Your IT Service Company’s Philosophy Matter?

Acadia Published On: Aug 13, 2020

IT Security – Did I Remember to Lock the Car?

Acadia Published On: Aug 06, 2020

These Questions Can Help You Build a Better IT Strategy

Acadia Published On: Jul 30, 2020

Don’t Let These 3 Missing Components Sink Your Next IT Project

Acadia Published On: Jul 23, 2020

3 Hallmarks of a Consistent IT Support Service

Acadia Published On: Jul 15, 2020

The Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Managed IT Services Partner

Acadia Published On: Jul 09, 2020

Protecting Yourself From Coronavirus Cyberthreats

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 07, 2020

7 Steps To Better Video Conferencing

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 16, 2020

What’s Your IT Consultant Done For You Lately?

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 14, 2019

Top 7 Questions for Security and Your Business

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 07, 2019

Should you outsource IT security or hire an in-house person?

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 19, 2019

Your go-to guide for cybersecurity training

Admin Published On: Jul 17, 2019

Why do small businesses need IT support?

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 05, 2019

Save money by outsourcing these 3 business services

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 03, 2019

Crunching the numbers: How much should you spend on IT?

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 05, 2019

Password Management (Understanding the value of Identity and Access Management with OneLogin)

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 22, 2019

Ripple Podcast: Three Minute Apps

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 27, 2018

5 Simple and (almost) Free Ways to Protect your Business Data

Mike Landman Published On: Nov 02, 2018

Why Slack is replacing Email, Chat, and Video Conferencing

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 23, 2018

Ripple Podcast: Ride the Wave

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 23, 2018

Moving to a New Office: Your IT Checklist

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Oct 23, 2018

Gone Phishing

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 23, 2018

What’s the best browser: Chrome, Firefox or Safari?

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 04, 2018

My Experience Using a Google Chromebook for Work

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 12, 2018

Can the iPad replace a laptop?

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 01, 2018

Advantages and Disadvantages of Chrome Devices

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 21, 2018

Developers are not your Helpdesk

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 13, 2018

Why so many businesses switch to Dialpad

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 13, 2018

A Step-by-Step Guide to Changing your Primary Domain in G Suite

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 27, 2018

How to make the conference room experience suck less

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 27, 2018

What to ask before you buy new tech for your business

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 27, 2018

Learn to Use Google Apps Script: How and Why

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 27, 2018

Yup, It’s Time to Purchase a CRM

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 23, 2018

How SD-WAN Makes Cheap Internet Faster, Safer, and more Cost-Effective

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 09, 2018

What is Meltdown & Spectre and what should you do?

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 08, 2018

Just say no to KRACK!

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 18, 2017

3 Simple Ways to Stream Audio Throughout the Office

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 21, 2017

About Time: Twitter Changes Character Limit

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 18, 2016

Ripple Custom Portals

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 18, 2016

Ripple® Acquires Avision Technologies to Make a Better Ripple

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 18, 2016

Slack Starter Pack: 5 Tools to Get Going

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 18, 2016

New Chrome Update is Faster and Will Lower Your Memory Usage

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 22, 2015

Extend Your Email Capabilities with Outlook Partner Add-Ins

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Aug 20, 2015

Google Docs Tips to Help You Become a Pro – Part Three

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jul 28, 2015

Google Docs Tips to Help You Become a Pro – Part Two

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jul 23, 2015

Google Docs Tips to Help You Become a Pro – Part One

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jul 21, 2015

OS X El Capitan vs. Windows 10: Which is the Best Operating System?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jun 16, 2015

Microsoft Brings Windows 10 to iOS and Android with Phone Companion App

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jun 01, 2015

De-Clutter Your Inbox in Office 365

Kim Street-Robison Published On: May 22, 2015

Google Launches Password Alert to Protect Your Accounts

Kim Street-Robison Published On: May 18, 2015

Dropbox for iOS Adds New Features for Collaboration

Kim Street-Robison Published On: May 11, 2015

Microsoft Edge to Replace Internet Explorer

Kim Street-Robison Published On: May 04, 2015

Amazon Launches New Marketplace: Amazon Business

Kim Street-Robison Published On: May 01, 2015

Skype for Business Replaces Lync

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Apr 27, 2015

MobileFirst for iOS: IBM And Apple Release New Enterprise Apps

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Apr 18, 2015

Google Drive for Work Adds Enterprise Security Features

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Apr 10, 2015

Microsoft Announces Office 2016 for Mac Preview

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Apr 09, 2015

How to Setup a Small Business Server Room

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Apr 06, 2015

Google Now Prepares to Take on Siri and Cortana

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 31, 2015

Slack: The Office Messaging App That Will Change the Way You Communicate

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 27, 2015

Windows 10 Brings Cortana to Life

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 19, 2015

Google Calendar for iPhone: A Breathtaking Calendar for Gmail Lovers

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 13, 2015

Android for Work: Google Makes a Play for the Mobile Enterprise Market

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 10, 2015

Net Neutrality: What the FCC’s Ruling Means For You

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 05, 2015

What is HTTP/2 and How Will it Speed Up Your Web Browsing?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 27, 2015

Outlook for iOS and Android: Microsoft Adds New Business Features

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 20, 2015

Does Your Business Need a WiFi Guest Network?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 18, 2015

Is It Time To Retire That Old Wireless Router?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 12, 2015

How to Unsend Email In Gmail

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 10, 2015

Google Fiber is Coming to Atlanta

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 03, 2015

What’s the Word on Yosemite?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jan 07, 2015

Windows 10: 5 Features You’ll Love

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Oct 22, 2014

404 Not Found Error: What Is It and How Do You Fix It?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Oct 15, 2014

Case Study: Atlanta Tech Village Trusts Their IT to Ripple

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 16, 2014

Is It Time To Change Your Gmail Password?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 15, 2014

Case Study: Why Xenex Chooses Ripple for IT Support

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 09, 2014

Have You Tried Rebooting?

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 05, 2014

Case Study: Why TechOperators Trusts Their IT to Ripple

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 04, 2014

Securing Your iCloud Account: 5 Simple Steps | Ripple IT

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Sep 02, 2014

Ripple, ROWE, and the Intern

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Aug 27, 2014

Case Study: Why DeMoss Chooses Ripple’s IT Support

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Aug 19, 2014

Secondary Security Settings for Safety

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Aug 05, 2014

Top Ways to Improve IT Service For Businesses

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 29, 2014

Apple Gets Greener

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jul 22, 2014

How to Release Mail From Spam Filters With AppRiver

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jul 15, 2014

How to Release Mail From Spam Filters With Google

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jul 02, 2014

HealthKit Unveiled for iOS 8

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Jun 16, 2014

National Get Outdoors Day

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 10, 2014

Back to the Floppy

Mike Landman Published On: May 21, 2014

Google Maps Gets Elevated

Mike Landman Published On: May 20, 2014

Emory Hackathon

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 26, 2014

Microsoft Office Coming Unbundled

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 13, 2014

Free Spin at Octane Coffee in Atlanta GA

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 25, 2014

Why Small Teams Trump Big Groups

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 12, 2014

ATV Hosts Lunch & Learn on Cyber Risk Management

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 11, 2014

Happy Birthday to Mac

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 07, 2014

Facebook Paper Combines News Feed with Full-screen Curated Content

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 06, 2014

Update for Adobe Flash Required to Prevent Attacks

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 06, 2014

Microsoft Extends Security Updates for Windows XP

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 29, 2014

Which Browser is Best for Business?

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 21, 2014

Are SD Cards a Security Threat for Businesses?

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 15, 2014

Cloud File Sharing for Business

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 20, 2013

Favorite Sites and Apps: September 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 24, 2013

Software as a Service (SaaS) for Small Business

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 19, 2013

Atlanta Tech Village Hosts Hadoop Users Group Meetup

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 18, 2013

The No-Spy Method to Managing a Mobile Workforce

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 17, 2013

Tech Cocktail Mixer & Startup Showcase

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 16, 2013

5th Annual Atlanta BBQ Festival at Atlantic Station

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 13, 2013

A Sick Day at Ripple

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 10, 2013

Spotify Seeks New Investors

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 09, 2013

Losing Fat Versus Losing Weight

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 05, 2013

Living in the Real World is Hard Work

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 27, 2013

Why ROWE is Good for Ripplers

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 26, 2013

Macs vs. PCs in the Office

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 15, 2013

Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview Now Available

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 14, 2013

Mail Services Close Amid Fear of Government Interferrence

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 12, 2013

Favorite Apps and Sites: August 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 08, 2013

5 Tips on How to Improve Network Security

Mike Landman Published On: Aug 06, 2013

Using Two-factor Authentication to Secure Your Accounts

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 15, 2013

Favorite Websites: July 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 11, 2013

How Can Employees Manage Themselves?

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 10, 2013

Ripple IT and Live Oak Hosting Join Forces

Mike Landman Published On: Jul 02, 2013

What is Single-Factor Authentication?

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 28, 2013

Things You Can Do with Your iPad

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 13, 2013

Kick-Ass IT Is Your Best Perk

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 12, 2013

Favorite Websites: June 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 11, 2013

Windows XP: Marked for Death

Mike Landman Published On: Jun 05, 2013

National Day of Civic Hacking 2013

Mike Landman Published On: May 20, 2013

Ripple and ROWE: My Results-Only Experience

Mike Landman Published On: May 16, 2013

Favorite Websites: May 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: May 14, 2013

Makerspace Open House in Atlanta

Mike Landman Published On: May 07, 2013

Ripple Moves Into the ATV

Mike Landman Published On: May 06, 2013

Why Some Companies Are Scared To Go ROWE

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 30, 2013

Advantages to Having a Flexible Workforce

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 24, 2013

Google Chromebook – Just Another Netbook?

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 23, 2013

The Coming Death of Check-in Services

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 22, 2013

New York Tech Day 2013

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 19, 2013

Kick-ass Network Coming to the Atlanta Tech Village

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 17, 2013

Favorite Websites: April 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 16, 2013

Big Data Week 2013 in Atlanta

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 15, 2013

Salvage, A Vintage Arts & Crafts Show in Atlanta

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 12, 2013

ATV Promises New Recognition for Atlanta-based Tech Companies

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 11, 2013

Atlanta Tech Village is The New Home of Ripple

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 10, 2013

The Flat-fee, Unlimited IT Support Service Model

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 09, 2013

Tips for Securing Your Phone or Mobile Device

Mike Landman Published On: Apr 04, 2013

MindMeister, Brainstorming and Mind Mapping Software

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 29, 2013

How to Identify Signs of a Spyware Infection

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 26, 2013

Best Practices for LinkedIn

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Mar 20, 2013

AdBlock Plus for Android, Unblocked (Sorta)

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 20, 2013

Favorite Websites: March 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 19, 2013

VIDEO: How Ripple IT Support Handles Mistakes

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 19, 2013

Why You Should Use a Password Manager

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 15, 2013

AdBlock Plus for Android Gets Blocked

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 14, 2013

The Best Partnerships

Mike Landman Published On: Mar 07, 2013

Ripple is the Official IT Provider of the ATV

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 26, 2013

Favorite Websites: February 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 21, 2013

A ROWE Newbie at Ripple

Kim Street-Robison Published On: Feb 11, 2013

A Rippler Goes Out on Tour

Mike Landman Published On: Feb 07, 2013

Beware Scam Invoices

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 22, 2013

Favorite Websites: January 2013 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 15, 2013

Ripple IT Service Monitoring and Support

Mike Landman Published On: Jan 01, 2013

Travel Tips from the Ripple IT Support Team

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 18, 2012

Gift Ideas from the Ripple IT Support Team

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 17, 2012

Rudolph at the Center for the Puppetry Arts in Atlanta

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 14, 2012

Google Maps Now Available for iOS Devices

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 14, 2012

DoNotTrackMe Blocks Site Trackers

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 12, 2012

Adblock Plus for Android

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 11, 2012

The SpareOne Emergency Phone

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 07, 2012

Autorun Malware Spreading on Windows Machines

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 05, 2012

Favorite Websites: December 2012 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 04, 2012

NYC Fiber Challenge Countdown

Mike Landman Published On: Dec 03, 2012

VIDEO: Why Octane Coffee Chooses OfficeTalk

Mike Landman Published On: Nov 27, 2012

Humans on Mars: Will There Be Free WiFi?

Mike Landman Published On: Nov 19, 2012

Ask a Rippler: Joshua Flail

Mike Landman Published On: Nov 15, 2012

Favorite Websites: November 2012 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Nov 06, 2012

Baxter, The Amazing Emoticon Robot

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 26, 2012

NYC Fiber Challenge

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 25, 2012

VIDEO: Highgroove Studios / Big Nerd Ranch

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 23, 2012

The Emperor’s Customer Service Metrics for IT Support

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 18, 2012

Apple’s iOS 6 Improves Privacy

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 17, 2012

Favorite Websites: October 2012 Edition

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 16, 2012

Extra Life Gaming Marathon

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 15, 2012

Trees Atlanta 13th Annual Sell-a-bration

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 12, 2012

Critical Microsoft Updates

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 12, 2012

Your Head in the Cloud

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 11, 2012

Google Chrome Malware

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 11, 2012

Case Study: Why Pardot Chooses Ripple for IT Support

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 10, 2012

Case Study: Why Matchstic Chooses Ripple for IT Support

Mike Landman Published On: Oct 03, 2012

Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 27, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Security Update

Mike Landman Published On: Sep 26, 2012