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.

Who Owns Your Social Media Accounts?

Who Owns Your Social Media Accounts?

Like it or hate it, it is undeniable that social media is a massive part of the culture. What were once cool websites that you could connect with people of like interests, or at least your extended family and friends you haven’t seen in a while, now are multi-billion dollar businesses that have influence over social trends, politics, and many other social constructs we depend on daily. With social media being so entrenched in the fabric of our digital worlds, it’s important to know exactly where you stand in regard to your individual rights and privacy. Let’s take a look at one contemporary situation that is sure to have ripple effects throughout society in the months and years to come.

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Tip of the Week: Taking a Pause to Benefit Productivity

Tip of the Week: Taking a Pause to Benefit Productivity

Sometimes, one of the best ways to get things done is to take a step back and think. Imagine a chess grandmaster sitting and staring at the board, planning moves for the next seven turns.

To be more productive, think about your tasks like a chess grandmaster. Here's how to do it:

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I’ll Take the User Permissions, Hold the Peanuts

I’ll Take the User Permissions, Hold the Peanuts

Disney is all about magic and wonder, but something shocking almost happened with their park menus. A former Disney employee got into a menu app and made some dangerous changes. They messed with the allergen info on the menus, saying some foods were safe for people with peanut allergies when they weren’t. That could’ve been deadly.

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Are You Looking to Go Paperless?

Are You Looking to Go Paperless?

Imagine a life without any clutter from random papers or random sticky notes floating around your desk. A paperless life isn't just a cool trend—it's a way to be more organized, save money, and even help the environment. So what would it take to go 100% paperless? In today’s blog, we break it down.

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All My Data! - Episode One: Phishing

All My Data! - Episode One: Phishing

To help keep things fresh, we’ve decided to write this blog as though it were a scene from a daytime soap opera. Accordingly, please read all dialogue as though it is either being whispered, shouted, or forced out in anguish by an attractive cast of characters.

Data—ones and zeroes in sequence—runs the world… even in the quiet cape town of Oak Falls. Let’s check in on the residents of this little town, but beware. Threats exist even here, so make sure you’re keeping a close eye on… All My Data!

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Outsource Your Help Desk for More Productivity and Expertise

Outsource Your Help Desk for More Productivity and Expertise

Imagine a situation where your employees encounter a technology problem, but they don’t let it derail productivity for the rest of the workday. Normally, this would be the responsibility of your internal IT department, but if you’re fortunate enough to have one, you know they’re overworked and busy enough as is. When you need IT support and can’t turn to internal resources, outsourcing makes sense.

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What You Need from Your Disaster Recovery Strategy

What You Need from Your Disaster Recovery Strategy

Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or had your computer crash? It can be pretty frustrating, right? Now, imagine if a big disaster (like a hurricane, fire, or data breach) happened and wiped out all your important data. That's where disaster recovery comes in.

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What is a Compressed Zip Folder and How to Make One Yourself

What is a Compressed Zip Folder and How to Make One Yourself

Compressed files, or ZIP files, are great for certain tasks in the business environment. That said, many individuals simply don’t know what they do and what benefits they offer. Today, we want to change that. We’ll discuss what a ZIP file does and how you can make one.

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Six Things Your Productivity Software Needs to Have

Six Things Your Productivity Software Needs to Have

Every business has a choice to make in the productivity software they use. Some options offer cloud connectivity and robust collaboration, but might cost more than small business owners want to pay; while others are affordable, but may not have the integrated options of their more expensive counterparts. In this week’s blog we will go through six aspects of modern productivity software.

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Even the NSA Says It’s a Good Idea to Turn Your Phone Off and On Again

Even the NSA Says It’s a Good Idea to Turn Your Phone Off and On Again

Ask yourself: “When was the last time I turned my phone off and back on?”

While restarting your phone might sound super basic, tech experts say it's a go-to troubleshooting trick. In fact, even the National Security Agency (NSA) suggests doing it every now and then.

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Tip of the Week: 3 Ways to Improve Your Data Privacy Today

Tip of the Week: 3 Ways to Improve Your Data Privacy Today

The Internet offers boundless opportunities… for those willing to take a few risks. Data privacy is a hot-button issue regarding the Internet, as most websites and social media platforms can track your activity and sell it to advertisers (or even train AI systems). Here’s how you can keep this to a minimum.

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How to Make Smart Investments into Your Business Technology

How to Make Smart Investments into Your Business Technology

Some businesses feel pressure to get the newest, most advanced technology. It sounds like a great idea, but just because a tool is available doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for your business right now. Here are some smart strategies to help make sure your business gets a good return on any tech investments.

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The More Complex Your IT Is, the More Important Managing It Gets

The More Complex Your IT Is, the More Important Managing It Gets

It’s basically guaranteed that your business’ IT has increased in complexity as time has passed, not only giving you more capabilities and opportunities but also creating some challenges in terms of managing it all. When this is paired with nowadays’ more advanced threats, your business could be at significant risk. Let’s talk about how you can manage the complexity of your IT more effectively to prevent this outcome.

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Tip of the Week: Cutting Screen Time Offers Considerable Benefits

Tip of the Week: Cutting Screen Time Offers Considerable Benefits

We’re all hooked on our devices. You likely wouldn’t think about driving an hour each way to retrieve your smartphone if you left it at home and would otherwise be without it for a couple of days. It’s not even an option to go that long without access to your phone nowadays... but is all that exposure to screens good for you? 

Studies have shown that—especially with people with desk jobs—doing what you can to limit screen time can have some benefits. Let’s review some.

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Why the 3-2-1 Backup Rule is the Best Route to Take

Why the 3-2-1 Backup Rule is the Best Route to Take

You've probably seen a lot of posts about data backup and disaster recovery, and that's because it's super important for any business. Today, let's talk about the 3-2-1 rule and how it can keep your business safe when things go wrong.

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Address These 3 Downtime-Causing Problems Before They Become Problematic

Address These 3 Downtime-Causing Problems Before They Become Problematic

Downtime is the not-so-silent business killer, as the second operations go down in a meaningful way, all hands are on deck to figure out what’s going wrong and how to fix it. But wouldn’t it be great if you could prevent all of that chaos in the first place? That’s the end result we hope you take away from today’s blog.

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These Four Methods will Get Even the Most Resistant Employees on the Security Bandwagon

These Four Methods will Get Even the Most Resistant Employees on the Security Bandwagon

There’s not a business out there today that doesn’t need to worry about cybersecurity. With this fact in mind, your employees also need to be involved in the conversation around cybersecurity in the workplace. If your employees aren’t following cybersecurity rules, they could be putting your business at risk.

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Four Tips to Make More Effective Use of Your Windows Desktops

Four Tips to Make More Effective Use of Your Windows Desktops

Windows 11 offers plenty of great utility and customization that will help your business efficiency—provided you can use it well. Today, we want to explore how you can control your Windows desktop experience so that you can improve productivity and manage the way you make use of it throughout the day. Here are four tips to customize the way you use Windows.

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The Cloud Isn’t Always as Simple as You Might Expect

The Cloud Isn’t Always as Simple as You Might Expect

Cloud computing has become a massively beneficial tool for businesses, offering scalability, flexibility, and significant cost savings. However, despite its many advantages, businesses often face several challenges when adopting or managing cloud-based solutions. One common issue is data security and privacy concerns. 

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The IoT is Changing Manufacturing for the Better

The IoT is Changing Manufacturing for the Better

The term “Internet of Things” refers to the countless Internet-connected devices out there. This includes the myriad devices that are used for manufacturing and distribution. Today, we want to highlight these devices and how they are used.

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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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