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Your Groceries Might Be Hacked

Your Groceries Might Be Hacked

Ever had that sinking feeling when your favorite grocery store is out of stock on something crucial? Imagine that, but on a massive scale, because a major food distributor got hit by a cyberattack. Sounds like something out of a movie, right? Well, it just became a...

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Is Your iPhone Leaking?

Is Your iPhone Leaking?

So, you know how sometimes you hear tech news and it feels like, "Oh great, another thing to deal with?" I totally get it. But every now and then, something pops up that’s genuinely worth pausing our scroll and paying a bit of attention to. That recent iOS 18.5 update...

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Too Small to Target? Hackers Are Hoping You Think That!

Too Small to Target? Hackers Are Hoping You Think That!

Have you ever thought, "Cybersecurity? That’s for the big fish. We’re just a little ol’ small business, nobody’s interested in us," then this one’s for you. And spoiler alert: you might be more popular with the nefarious types than you think! It's a super common idea,...

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You May Not Be Seeing Ghosts, But Your AI Might Be…

You May Not Be Seeing Ghosts, But Your AI Might Be…

Let's chat about something kinda weird, kinda funny, and definitely important if you're thinking about bringing AI into your business: AI hallucinations. Now, before you start picturing your computer sprouting eyeballs and whispering sweet (or maybe not-so-sweet)...

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Find the Right Employees… With AI

Find the Right Employees… With AI

AI-Powered Interviews Interviews are the critical moment of truth in hiring. It’s where you move beyond resumes and get to truly get to know a candidate's skills, personality, and potential fit. But let’s be honest, it is easy to find yourself staring at a resume,...

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Stay Off Security Santa’s Naughty List

Last week, a friend of mine was at Target when he came across a gal intently shopping gift cards. She was snapping pics and frantically texting someone, clearly in a hurry. Something felt off to him. So he engaged her, spinning a story about picking up a Christmas...

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Email Mastery: When to use “To” and “CC” to Save Time

Email Mastery: When to use “To” and “CC” to Save Time

By Amy Kardel Director Clever Ducks Email is the lifeblood of small business and an important technology productivity booster. One of the best ways to prevent email overload is to properly address email. By sticking to the standard conventions for who goes in the “To”...

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Email Overload? Here are 10 Tips To Help Cure You.

Email Overload? Here are 10 Tips To Help Cure You.

Most of us have had it, that sinking feeling as you see your email inbox filled with 10's, 100's or even 1000's of emails. That feeling, we call that email overload. What do you do to cure email overload? Well, we found ten tips from Life Hacker to help you cure the...

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Email Mastery Tip: A Meaningful Subject Line

Email Mastery Tip: A Meaningful Subject Line

We all know how little time readers have to scan their email inboxes and decide if they are going to delete or read an email. When you need an action, it is best to ask for that in the subject line with a simple line such as:   It only takes a minute of thought to...

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I.T. Certifications Boost Morale & Grow Revenue

I.T. Certifications Boost Morale & Grow Revenue

In a recent article with ITChannel, I had the opportunity to discuss the importance of certifications in the IT field. At Clever Ducks, we have developed a certification path for our employees that increases not only their skill set but also increases their confidence...

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