Why Your Computer is Slow (And How to Fix It Without Calling IT)

Your Computer Shouldn’t Take Forever You know that feeling when you click something and then… wait. And wait. And your coffee gets cold while Windows decides whether or not it wants to open Excel today. That’s not normal. Or rather, it shouldn’t be normal. I talk to small business owners all the time who think slow computers are just “part of life.” They’re not. And you don’t need to hire an IT person or buy a new computer to fix it. ...

December 26, 2025 · 9 min · Pragmatic Sysadmin

Zero Trust for Small Teams: Practical Steps

Zero Trust for Small Teams: Practical Steps Zero trust isn’t just for big enterprises. In this post, we break down how small teams can adopt zero trust principles with practical, budget-friendly steps. What Zero Trust Actually Means (Without the Buzzword Salad) Let me save you some time: zero trust does not mean “trust nobody and buy our product.” That’s what vendors want you to think. Here’s what it actually means at its core — never assume that anything inside your network is safe by default. ...

October 26, 2025 · 9 min · Pragmatic Sysadmin
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