The countdown is on—Windows 10 is officially reaching end of life on October 14, 2025, which is now less than 90 days away. For millions of users and businesses still relying on Windows 10, this is a critical deadline that you can’t afford to ignore. What Happens When Windows 10 Reaches End of Life? When […] The post Windows 10 End of Life: Less Than 90 Days Away – What You Need to Know appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
Busting the Most Common Misconceptions Small Business Owners Have About IT Security Introduction If you own or manage a small business, you’ve probably told yourself: These statements sound reasonable—but unfortunately, they’re often wrong. Believing them can leave your company’s data, reputation, and bank account at risk. Cyberattacks don’t just happen to big corporations with millions […] The post Cybersecurity Myths That Could Put Your Business at Risk appeared first on SandSto...| SandStorm IT
As Windows 10 approaches its End of Life on October 14, 2025, many users are discovering a frustrating reality: their current computer can’t upgrade to Windows 11—even if it still works perfectly. If you’ve tried and received the dreaded “This PC can’t run Windows 11” message, you’re not alone. Let’s break down why some computers […] The post Why Some Computers Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11 appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
If you’ve ever heard the term MSP and wondered, “What do they actually do?” — you’re not alone. MSP stands for Managed Services Provider, and while it sounds technical, the concept is pretty simple: An MSP is your outsourced IT team, dedicated to keeping your business running smoothly, securely, and efficiently—without the high cost of […] The post What Does an Managed Services Provider (MSP) Actually Do? appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
If your small business is still running on Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019, you’re not alone — many companies stick with what’s familiar. But with end-of-support dates approaching or already behind us for these versions, sticking with outdated Office software could be putting your business at risk. Here’s why now is the time to upgrade […] The post Still Using Office 2016 or 2019? Here’s Why It’s Time to Upgrade appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
On June 20, 2025, Cybernews revealed an alarming find: over 16 billion login credentials—spanning accounts from Apple, Facebook, Google, GitHub, Telegram, various government services, and more—were found exposed on dark web forums and misconfigured servers. Forbes What Really Happened How Worried Should You Be? Reddit users noted: “TL;DR – No, 16 billion passwords didn’t just leak, the […] The post 16 Billion Credentials Leaked: Time to Change Your Passwords Now! appeared first...| SandStorm IT
Free public Wi-Fi is super convenient—whether you’re knocking out some work at a coffee shop, catching up on emails at the airport, or browsing while waiting for your food at a restaurant. But as handy as it is, public Wi-Fi also comes with serious security risks. When you’re on a public network, your data could […] The post How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi: 9 Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
Microsoft has officially announced the end of support dates for Office 2016 and Office 2019. If your business is still using either version, now is the time to understand what that means — and what steps you should take to avoid future issues. In this post, we’ll break down what “end of support” actually means, […] The post Microsoft Is Ending Support for Office 2016 and 2019 – What Does This Mean? appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
If you’ve ever wondered “What’s the difference between Office 2019/2021/2024/etc. and Office 365?”, we hope to clear up that distinction and maybe even answer some questions you might have about the two products. It’s confusing. I know. And visiting Microsoft’s official website makes it even more unclear and can cause you to leave there feeling […] The post How is Office 365 different than the standard version of Office? appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT
What is SPAM? SPAM is junk mail that you receive that you didn’t sign up for. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “unsolicited usually commercial messages (such as e-mails, text messages, or Internet postings) sent to a large number of recipients or posted in a large number of places“. And none of us are immune […] The post How to Win The War Against Spam! appeared first on SandStorm IT.| SandStorm IT