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The Accidental IT Person: The Real Cost for Your Small Business
Your accidental IT person is costing your small business more than you realize. Find out the hidden risks and when managed IT services make sense.
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IT tips: our articles for small businesses
Concrete moves that save time on the tools you already pay for. Every tip can be applied without a budget, without a project and without calling anyone.
This page gathers every OKTO Solutions article filed under IT tips. Concrete moves that save time on the tools you already pay for. Every tip can be applied without a budget, without a project and without calling anyone. They are written for Quebec businesses of five to two hundred workstations by the technicians who run those networks.
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Shawinigan Small Businesses: What to Fix in IT First
Aging server, open shared folders, a client security questionnaire: the IT priorities for a Shawinigan business, and where managed IT services start.
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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses in Drummondville: What’s Included and How to Choose
Choosing a cybersecurity provider for your Drummondville small business? Discover what’s included, how Law 25 applies, and what to look for before you sign.
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in Managed IT: What Your Small Business Should Demand
Learn to read, compare and negotiate a managed IT service level agreement in Quebec, so your business gets real accountability instead of promises.
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Managed IT Support for Small Businesses in Bécancour: A Guide to Choosing the Right Provider
Shopping for an IT provider in Bécancour? Learn what managed IT support for a small business includes, how to choose one, and what to expect next.
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IT Security Audit for Small Businesses: Why It Matters and How to Do It in Quebec
An IT security audit reveals the real risks your Quebec small business faces. Learn what it examines, why it matters, and how to build a clear action plan.
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Managed IT Services for Small Businesses in Trois-Rivières: What’s Included and How to Choose
Shopping for a managed IT provider in Trois-Rivières? Here’s what’s included, how to compare offers, and what to expect with a local partner.
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The Real Cost of a Cyberattack for a Quebec Small Business
The ransom is only the start. Downtime, Law 25 duties and lost clients are the real cost of a cyberattack for a small business here in Quebec.
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Managed IT Services for South Shore Small Businesses: Choosing the Right Provider
Shopping for a managed IT provider on the South Shore? Discover what managed IT services include, how to choose the right partner, and what to expect.
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How Much Does One Hour of IT Downtime Cost Your Small Business?
Find out what one hour of IT downtime costs your Quebec small business: idle payroll, lost revenue and hidden losses, and how to cut the bill down.
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Managed IT Services for Small Businesses in Drummondville: What’s Included
Shopping for an IT provider in Centre-du-Quebec? See what managed IT services for Drummondville businesses should include, and how to choose one.
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Custom Software or Off-the-Shelf: What’s Right for Your Small Business
Custom software or off-the-shelf for your small business? Decision criteria, a comparison table, and the hybrid approach most Quebec businesses pick.
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IT Disaster Recovery for Mauricie Small Businesses: How to Choose Wisely
Backup or real IT disaster recovery plan? Guide for Mauricie small businesses covering RTO, RPO, restore testing, and how to choose the right IT provider.
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Managed IT Services for Small Businesses in Shawinigan: How to Choose the Right Provider
Shopping for a managed IT services provider in Shawinigan for your small business? Learn what’s included, how to choose the right partner, and what to expect.
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Managed IT or In-House Technician: Which Is Right for Your Small Business?
Managed IT or in-house technician for your Quebec small business? Compare coverage, expertise, and continuity to make the right IT decision for your business.
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Remote Desktop on Windows 11: Enabling and Using RDP in Your Business
Turn on Remote Desktop in Windows 11: a practical guide for Quebec businesses. Reach your computers from anywhere, safely and without exposing your network.
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Slow Office Wi-Fi: The Real Causes and How to Fix It
Is your office Wi-Fi slow in Trois-Rivières? Here are the real causes of slow business Wi-Fi and the concrete fixes for a network that finally holds up.
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How to Move Your Files to a New Windows 11 Computer
Getting a new PC? Here are 3 reliable ways to move your files to a Windows 11 computer without losing anything, explained in plain language.
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Windows 11 update stuck: how to clear it without losing your files
Is your Windows 11 update stuck at 0 percent or crashing in a loop? Here are the simple fixes our Quebec technicians use, with no file left behind.
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How to erase an old computer before you throw it out or sell it
Deleting files is not enough. Here is how to erase an old computer for good with BitLocker and the Windows 11 reset, and stay compliant with Law 25.
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Guest Wi-Fi for Quebec SMBs: Why You Need One and How to Set It Up
A guest Wi-Fi network protects your Quebec small business by keeping visitors off your internal data. Here is why it matters and how to set one up.
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NAS Servers for Quebec Small Businesses: Local Storage and Backup
A NAS server centralizes your business files and secures your local backups. A full guide to choosing the right one in Quebec and the Mauricie region.
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Firewall for small business in Quebec: choosing the right one in 2026
Firewall for small business in Quebec: what it does, how to choose between hardware, software and cloud, and the top mistakes to avoid in 2026.
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UPS for small business: protecting your equipment from power outages
A UPS protects your small business servers and workstations from power outages in Quebec. See how to choose one, size it and keep it healthy.
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Phishing Simulations: How to Test Your Employees in Quebec
See how a phishing simulation protects your Quebec business, measures human risk and trains your employees to spot fraud before it costs you money.
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Setting up dual monitors on Windows 11: the simple guide
Set up dual monitors on Windows 11 in minutes: cables, detection, layout and settings. A clear, practical guide for small businesses in Quebec.
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New Employee Starting? The IT Onboarding Checklist
A new hire needs a precise IT checklist: accounts, MFA, access rights and hardware. The IT onboarding guide for small businesses across Quebec.
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Employee departure: the IT checklist to secure your access
Is an employee leaving your SMB? Here is the IT checklist to revoke access, protect your data and avoid leaks, in Trois-Rivières and across Quebec.
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DNS filtering for SMBs in Quebec: blocking malicious sites
DNS filtering blocks malicious websites before they ever open. Here is how it protects small businesses in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie.
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Blue screen of death on Windows 11: causes and fixes
A blue screen on Windows 11 usually points to a driver, an update or failing hardware. Here are the causes, the fixes to try and how to prevent them.
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Mobile device management (MDM) for SMBs in Quebec
Mobile device management for SMBs in Quebec: secure every phone and tablet your team uses, even remotely, and wipe a lost device in a few clicks.
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SPF, DKIM and DMARC: Protecting Your Business Email in Quebec
SPF, DKIM and DMARC protect your Quebec business email against spoofing and phishing. A clear guide to setting all three up without breaking anything.
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Passkeys: the end of passwords for your small business
Passkeys replace your passwords with a simpler, safer sign-in. A practical guide for small businesses in Quebec and the Mauricie region, step by step.
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VPNs for Quebec Small Businesses: Securing Remote Access in 2026
A VPN protects remote access for your Quebec small business. Here is how it works, the types available and how to deploy one properly in 2026.
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Professional Email Address: Setting One Up on Your Own Domain
An email address on your own domain builds trust, protects your brand and tightens your security. A practical guide for small businesses in Quebec.
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How to Block Spam and Unwanted Senders in Outlook
Learn how to block spam and unwanted senders in Outlook, on desktop, on the web and on mobile. A clear, practical guide for businesses in Quebec.
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Sharing an Outlook calendar: the simple guide for your team
Learn how to share an Outlook calendar with your team in a few clicks. A clear guide for small businesses in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie region.
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BitLocker on Windows 11: Encrypting Your Work PC’s Drive
Turn on BitLocker in Windows 11 to encrypt the drive of a work PC. Step-by-step guide for Quebec and Mauricie small businesses, recovery key included.
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Printer Offline on Windows 11: How to Get It Back Online
Printer stuck on offline in Windows 11? Here are six simple fixes to bring it back online quickly, step by step, from the OKTO Solutions helpdesk.
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The 3-2-1 backup rule for small business: the complete 2026 guide
The 3-2-1 backup rule explained simply for small businesses in Quebec: 3 copies, 2 types of media, 1 offsite. Protect your data from ransomware.
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Electronic Signatures in Quebec: Are They Legal for Your Business?
Are electronic signatures legal in Quebec? A practical guide for Trois-Rivières businesses: the law, the levels of validity and how to roll it out.
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VoIP Phone Systems for Quebec Small Businesses: The Complete Guide
VoIP modernizes the phone system in your Quebec business. Here is how it works, what it brings day to day and how to get started without surprises.
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Antivirus or EDR: Which One Actually Protects Your Computers in 2026?
Antivirus or EDR for your Quebec business? We compare endpoint protection, the real risks in the Mauricie and how to choose properly in 2026.
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SharePoint for Quebec Small Businesses: Centralize and Share Files
SharePoint for Quebec small businesses: centralize, share and secure your company files. A practical guide and advice from a Mauricie IT provider.
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QR Code Scams (Quishing): How to Protect Your Quebec Business
Quishing, the QR code scam, is spreading fast in Quebec. Learn to spot these traps and protect your business in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie.
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Your Data on the Dark Web: How to Check and How to React
Your company data on the dark web: how to check quickly, what to do after a leak and how to protect your Mauricie business from the next one.
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Cyber insurance for Quebec small businesses: how to qualify in 2026
Cyber insurance for Quebec small businesses now demands specific controls. Here are the eligibility criteria and how to qualify your company in the Mauricie.
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AI Security at Work: Lessons From the Fable 5 Suspension
The Fable 5 suspension is a reminder of why AI security matters at work. Here are the governance habits that protect your Quebec small business.
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Microsoft 365 Backup: Why Microsoft Does Not Protect Your Data
Microsoft 365 backup is not included by default. Here is what your Mauricie small business stands to lose and how to protect your data properly.
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How to tell if your email was hacked (and what to do next)
Was your email hacked? Learn the signs of a compromised mailbox, how to check for a data breach and how to protect your small business in Quebec.
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Secure Remote Work for Your Small Business: A 2026 Practical Guide
Employees working from home? Learn how to secure their remote access with VPN, Intune and the habits that protect Trois-Rivières small businesses.
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How to Secure Your Small Business Wi-Fi: A Trois-Rivières Guide
Is your company Wi-Fi really secure? A practical guide for Trois-Rivières small businesses: segmentation, WPA3 and a guest network configured properly.
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Managed IT services for SMBs in Quebec City: outsourcing your IT
Managed IT services for SMBs in Quebec City: outsource support, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and backups to OKTO Solutions. A complete guide.
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IT Support in Quebec City: The Complete Guide for Small Businesses
IT support in Quebec City for small businesses: what a good service must offer, the warning signs and how to choose. A guide by OKTO Solutions.
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Windows 10 End of Life: Migrating Your Small Business to Windows 11 in 2026
Windows 10 support ended in October 2025. Plan your Windows 11 migration in Quebec with OKTO Solutions: hardware audit, steps and expert guidance.
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Copilot or ChatGPT for your business: which one to choose in Quebec?
Copilot or ChatGPT for your business in Quebec? A clear comparison of what each does and how they handle your data, so you can pick the right one.
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Vulnerability management (CVE flaws) for SMBs: the 2026 guide
Vulnerability management protects your SMB in Quebec against CVE flaws. See the full cycle, the four steps and our advice from OKTO Solutions.
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Law 25 for Montreal Businesses: A Compliance Guide
Law 25 in Montreal: your business has to protect personal information. Obligations, fines to avoid and the technical measures that prove compliance.
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IT Support in Montreal: The Complete Guide for Small Businesses
Reliable IT support in Montreal keeps costly outages away. Response times, security and practical advice for small businesses, from OKTO Solutions.
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Managed IT services for SMBs in Montreal: outsourcing your IT
Managed IT services for SMBs in Montreal cut costs and outages. What the service covers and how to pick the right partner. Contact OKTO Solutions.
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Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses in Montreal: Deployment Guide
Microsoft 365 for small businesses in Montreal: productivity, security and Copilot. A practical guide to deploying it well, by OKTO Solutions.
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Microsoft Teams for small business: 5 overlooked features
Microsoft Teams hides five features that save a small business hours every week. Discover them and work faster. Contact OKTO Solutions to get started.
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AI cyberattacks on small business in 2026: 5 new threats and how to defend
AI cyberattacks: AI phishing, voice deepfakes, adaptive malware. Here are the 5 threats of 2026 and how to protect your small business in Quebec.
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Small business disaster recovery plan: the complete 2026 guide
Small business recovery plan: protect your data with a tested plan. RTO, RPO and Azure Backup explained by OKTO Solutions in Quebec. Full guide.
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Artificial intelligence
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for Small Businesses: What Changes on July 1, 2026
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business becomes permanent on July 1, 2026. New features, licensing impact, and what to do before June 30. OKTO guide.
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Law 25 for Quebec SMBs: The Complete 2026 Compliance Guide
Law 25 for Quebec SMBs: 7 steps to compliance and avoiding the fines. Obligations, key dates and the Microsoft 365 tools, explained by OKTO Solutions.
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Azure cloud migration for a Quebec City small business: where do you start?
Azure cloud migration for a Quebec small business: how to move to the cloud without disruption. A step-by-step guide from the OKTO Solutions team.
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Cybersecurity for Montreal small businesses: the 5 most common threats in 2026
Cybersecurity in Montreal: the 5 most common threats of 2026 and the concrete steps that protect a small business, from OKTO Solutions.
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Managed IT Services for Montreal Small Businesses: What to Know
Managed IT in Montreal buys a predictable budget and planned maintenance instead of emergency repairs. One monthly plan from OKTO Solutions.
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Microsoft 365 June 2026: the Changes Admins Need to Know
Microsoft 365 June 2026: five retirements, twelve new features and one urgent EWS Kiosk action. The admin guide for small businesses in Quebec.
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Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses in Quebec City: Deployment Guide and Best Practices
Microsoft 365 for small businesses in Quebec City: licence choice, security, Teams and SharePoint. A complete deployment guide by OKTO Solutions.
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Microsoft Build 2026 AI Agents: What Changes for Your Business
Microsoft AI agents in 2026: what the Build announcements change for Quebec businesses. A practical guide from OKTO Solutions on what to do next.
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The Benefits of Microsoft Copilot for Your Quebec Business
Microsoft Copilot for business: real productivity in Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word. The concrete benefits for your company in Trois-Rivières.
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How to Protect Your Small Business Email Against Phishing
Phishing is the top attack route in Canada. Learn how to recognize it and protect your email with OKTO Solutions in Trois-Rivières. A complete guide.
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Stop Losing Time: Automate Repetitive Tasks with Microsoft 365
Task automation for business: save hours every week with Power Automate and Microsoft 365. A practical guide from OKTO Solutions in Trois-Rivières.
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IT Services in Quebec City: How to Choose the Right Provider
IT services in Quebec City: the criteria that matter when picking a provider, the questions to ask and the warning signs. A guide by OKTO Solutions.
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Artificial intelligence
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Small Businesses: A 2026 Practical Guide
See when Microsoft 365 Copilot breaks even for a Canadian small business and how to govern permissions, labels and data residency before you roll it out.
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Ransomware in 2026: How to Protect Your Small Business in Quebec City and Trois-Rivières
Ransomware and small business in Quebec: why they are targeted and the 5 concrete measures that protect them. A 2026 guide by OKTO Solutions. Read on.
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vCIO: What It Is and Why Your Trois-Rivières Business Needs One
vCIO in Trois-Rivières: outsource your strategic IT leadership with OKTO Solutions. Less costly than an in-house CIO. Take a look at our services.
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Cybersecurity for small businesses in Trois-Rivières: 7 essential steps in 2026
Cybersecurity in Trois-Rivières: 7 essential steps to protect your small business in 2026. A practical, concrete guide from the OKTO Solutions team.
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Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses in Trois-Rivières: 6 Reasons to Adopt It in 2026
Microsoft 365 for small businesses in Quebec: remote work, security, Teams and OneDrive. Six reasons to adopt the suite in 2026, by OKTO Solutions.
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