Trailblazers Tech Solutions Blog

Trailblazers Tech Solutions Blog

Trailblazers Tech Solutions has been serving the Spring area since 2016, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Windows 101 for Mac Transplants: Not Spaces, Virtual Desktops

Windows 101 for Mac Transplants: Not Spaces, Virtual Desktops

Every so often, we’ve been touching on how users who may be more familiar with the macOS ecosystem in their personal lives will likely need to familiarize themselves with the Windows operating system. This time, we wanted to discuss virtual desktops in Windows… something that Mac users would know as Spaces.

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Vatican City or Fort Knox?

Vatican City or Fort Knox?

When the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new Pope—as they did last week—the process is shrouded in a level of secrecy that has captivated the world for centuries. This event, known as the papal conclave, is a masterclass in information control. Beyond the tradition and ceremony lie powerful lessons in security that businesses can, and should, consider to protect their business’ assets.

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3 Ways Your Business Can Innovate With Collaboration and Communication

3 Ways Your Business Can Innovate With Collaboration and Communication

One of the lowest-hanging opportunities to improve your business’ operations is through its communication and collaboration tools. If you haven’t considered some of today’s best solutions, you’re already well behind your competitors. Today, we want to share some of the easiest technology wins you can make in regards to your communications and collaboration solutions.

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The Environmental Impact of Your Business Technology

The Environmental Impact of Your Business Technology

For any business, technology is humming in the background. It's the engine driving sales, communication, and operations. We have all come to rely on it daily. With all the benefits, it’s not that often that we sit back and consider the environmental footprint of the technology that keeps our businesses running. It’s absolutely a conversation worth having.

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Combating Cybersecurity Apathy in the Workplace

Combating Cybersecurity Apathy in the Workplace

We've all seen or experienced the exasperation when another cybersecurity memo lands in the inbox. Perhaps it's accompanied by a quiet groan. Who cares? While it might seem like a minor annoyance, this attitude towards cybersecurity is more than just frustrating; it's a digital pathogen that can quietly infect your entire organization, leaving it vulnerable in ways you might not expect.

Today, we’ll discuss why this mindset is so perilous and explore what’s truly at stake when cybersecurity diligence doesn't become second nature for everyone on your team.

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Don’t Hire an Amateur. Hire a Professional

Don’t Hire an Amateur. Hire a Professional

The last thing you want when you’re trying to solve problems for your business is to hire an amateur. Not only will a novice take longer to solve your problems, you’ll also spend more money to redo their work when it’s done incorrectly. This goes for IT as well, which is why it literally pays to work with professionals.

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Don't Be Leonard: Get a Password Manager

Don't Be Leonard: Get a Password Manager

If you’re like most professionals, you’re managing a growing list of passwords, both personal and work-related. The challenge isn’t just remembering them all; it’s doing so securely. Reusing passwords across multiple accounts might seem like a shortcut, but it’s a serious security risk, especially in a business setting. One compromised account can trigger a chain reaction, potentially exposing sensitive data, damaging your reputation, and even leading to financial loss.

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How the Internet of Things Can Boost Your Efficiency

How the Internet of Things Can Boost Your Efficiency

When it comes to technology, SMBs need all the help they can get. You can implement Internet of Things (IoT) devices to gain a competitive edge. But what is the IoT, and how does it help businesses like yours transform operations and drive growth?

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The High Cost of "Saving" on Tech Support

The High Cost of "Saving" on Tech Support

Oil well firefighter Paul “Red” Adair said, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” 

The reasoning behind this statement—the idea that a novice will take longer and make more mistakes than someone with more experience—is particularly applicable when it comes to your business technology and its management. Let’s explore a few reasons why this is.

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Smart Technology Decisions with a Small Budget

Smart Technology Decisions with a Small Budget

Starting or running a business without buckets of cash is tough. Every dollar has to work hard, and tech decisions can feel overwhelming. Do you usually go with the cheapest thing? Do you think you have a choice? The good news is you don’t need deep pockets to make smart tech choices; you just need a strategy.

If you’re an entrepreneur trying to build your business without bleeding money, today’s blog will be a must-read.

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Windows 101 for Mac Transplants: Exploring Drives

Windows 101 for Mac Transplants: Exploring Drives

Windows is, generally speaking, the default operating system used in a business setting. The same isn’t necessarily true amongst personal use… and with more organizations branching out and using Chromebooks and Macs, general familiarity with Windows is less and less of a given amongst younger users who your company may employ.

Understanding various tools, however, is advantageous—especially if there’s disparity between what one uses at home and what is standard at work. Let’s explore how Windows' different drives work and how to use them effectively.

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The Three Most Common Types of Malware and How to Combat Them

The Three Most Common Types of Malware and How to Combat Them

You’ve probably heard the term malware tossed around, but what does it actually mean? If you run a business or just use the Internet to get work done, you need to understand it, because malware isn’t just some IT buzzword. It’s software built to mess with your devices, steal your data, or lock you out of your own systems… and yeah, it can seriously disrupt your business.

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How SaaS Empowers Businesses (And How We Help Them Manage It)

How SaaS Empowers Businesses (And How We Help Them Manage It)

Nowadays, small and medium-sized businesses need the right technological tools to drive efficiency and growth. Software-as-a-Service has emerged as a powerful, accessible model transforming business operations. Understanding SaaS, its benefits, potential management hurdles, and how expert support can help is crucial for local SMBs aiming to thrive.

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Three Transformative Technologies for Your Small Business

Three Transformative Technologies for Your Small Business

Small businesses need to do whatever they can to stay competitive and efficient. Today, we want to share some of the most transformative technologies that can help your organization keep up with the rapidly changing business landscape. These include artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity solutions.

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An IT Consultation Maximizes Your Business Technology’s Value

An IT Consultation Maximizes Your Business Technology’s Value

Running a small or medium-sized business means wearing many hats. But is "Chief IT Firefighter" one you want to wear? Constant tech issues, cybersecurity worries, and wondering if your IT is holding you back. Sound familiar?

For many local businesses, IT feels more like a necessary burden than a strategic tool. 

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Advanced Security Tools Small Businesses Should Consider

Advanced Security Tools Small Businesses Should Consider

Make no mistake about it, small businesses are being targeted. Thankfully, there are advanced IT security tools that are more accessible to lower-revenue organizations than ever, allowing small businesses to defend themselves like large enterprises. Let’s go into some of the top tools that are helping small businesses stay safe.

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Five Steps for More Successful IT Contract Negotiations

Five Steps for More Successful IT Contract Negotiations

Business depends on technology; this fact is what drives businesses to adopt new solutions from vendors and providers around the world. If your business needs to acquire new technology solutions to maintain operations, you’ll likely be working with third parties to make it happen. Today, we want to discuss the idea of business contracts and how to get the best deal from IT vendors you possibly can.

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A Glimpse Into What Compliance Looks Like for Businesses

A Glimpse Into What Compliance Looks Like for Businesses

It’s easy to see all the reasons why you should make data regulations and compliance a priority. After all, you want to ensure you don’t violate the trust and security of your customers, as well as the integrity of your operations. If you make even one mistake, it could spell legal trouble for your business, as well as financial losses and loss of reputation.

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AI Search Isn’t There Yet

AI Search Isn’t There Yet

People do this all the time: if they don’t know an answer, they just make something up that sounds right. It turns out AI has the same bad habit.

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Remote Work Is Great, but There Are Some Pitfalls

Remote Work Is Great, but There Are Some Pitfalls

Do you have employees working remotely? If you do, the real question is, are you doing everything you can to keep them productive and secure? Remote work is awesome, but it comes with its fair share of risks. Today, we get into how to competently confront them.

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Trailblazers Tech Solutions has been serving the Houston and Surrounding Areas area since 2016, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. Our experience has allowed us to build and develop the infrastructure needed to keep our prices affordable and our clients up and running.

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