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In late June 2025, the FBI issued a warning that the cybercriminal group Scattered Spider may be targeting the airline and transportation sectors. Known for its use of social engineering, help desk impersonation, and multi-factor authentication...

Cut Through the Jargon and Understand What These Tech Terms Really Mean Technology moves fast—and the language around it moves even faster. From AI to Zero Trust, today’s IT conversations are filled with buzzwords that can sound impressive...

Employees are constantly searching for tools and apps that help them do their jobs faster and easier. But when those tools aren’t approved or monitored by your IT team, they can introduce serious risk. This growing problem is known as Shadow...

With the cloud now powering everything from collaboration to cybersecurity, the real question isn’t whether your business should make the move—it’s how prepared you are to do it right." Whether you’re storing critical data, enabling...

Microsoft 365 (M365) is one of the most powerful productivity suites available to businesses today. From Outlook to Teams, OneDrive to SharePoint, it offers seamless communication, collaboration, and cloud storage—all under one digital roof....

If you woke up today and checked your work email, there’s a good chance at least one of your passwords is already out there—part of the largest-ever password leak in history. Yes, you read that right. Over 10 billion unique passwords have...

As your business grows and relies more heavily on technology, the efficiency of your IT support system becomes a critical factor in ensuring smooth operations. IT issues, whether big or small, can disrupt your daily activities, hinder productivity,...

Businesses rely on technology to drive productivity, streamline operations, and protect sensitive data. That’s why choosing the right IT services partner is more critical than ever. At TotalBC, we offer scalable and strategic IT service plans...

Your business is under surveillance. The lights are off, the office is closed, and the Wi-Fi hums quietly in the dark. Somewhere—miles or even continents away—a cybercriminal is preparing to launch their attack. You can’t see them,...

If your Charlotte-based business is still relying on cellular phones as your primary means of communication, you could be missing out on significant cost savings, improved reliability, and better customer service tools. VoIP (Voice over Internet...

Keeping your IT infrastructure running smoothly is critical to maintaining productivity, security, and competitive advantage. But how often should a Charlotte business review its technology setup? The answer: at least once per quarter. Whether...

Each year on June 5, businesses and individuals around the world recognize World Environment Day, an important reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet. For many companies, going green starts with office policies, product...

When it comes to ensuring the technology infrastructure of your business runs smoothly, two options stand out: managed IT services or hiring an internal IT manager. Both solutions have their unique benefits, but which one is the best fit for your...

As law firms in Charleston, SC continue to grow, one critical component that can make or break their success is reliable, secure, and efficient IT support. Legal professionals deal with a significant amount of sensitive data, including confidential...

How prepared is your business for an IT disruption? Whether it's a power outage, cyberattack, natural disaster, or hardware failure, interruptions to your business operations can happen when you least expect them. That’s why having a strong,...

As summer ramps up, so does business travel. Whether you’re attending conferences, meeting clients, or managing remote operations from the road, your technology goes with you. But so do the risks. Unsecured Wi-Fi networks, lost devices, and lack...

When was the last time your business had an IT security audit? If your answer is “never” or “I’m not sure,” it’s time to change that. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats aren’t a question of if—they’re a matter of...

When it comes to cybersecurity, many businesses focus heavily on software and hardware solutions—firewalls, antivirus programs, multi-factor authentication, and encryption. And while these tools are essential, they can’t protect your...

Microsoft 365 is packed with powerful tools that help teams collaborate, stay organized, and work smarter—but most users only scratch the surface of what’s possible. If you're ready to take your productivity to the next level (and earn a few...

Phone tag is a productivity killer. That endless cycle of missed calls, voicemails, and follow-ups wastes time, slows communication, and creates unnecessary frustration for teams and clients alike. Fortunately, modern communication...