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Practical Guides from HelpTek
Fast, actionable how-tos for businesses and homes in Albuquerque & Santa Fe—written by the engineers who fix these problems every day.
5 Quick Wins to Speed Up Office Wi-Fi
Channel width, band steering, and a five-minute site check to fix the most common business Wi-Fi pain points.
Home PC Tune-Up Checklist
A simple monthly routine to keep family PCs fast: updates, disk cleanup, and basic security hygiene.
Ransomware Basics for Small Teams
How to harden email, backups, and MFA so a single click does not take down the office.
TV Mounting: Height & Stud Finder Tips
Avoid crooked mounts and cable mess: stud spacing, VESA checks, and the right anchors for your wall type.
Office 365 Security for Albuquerque Businesses
Lock down Microsoft 365 with MFA, conditional access, and mailbox auditing to protect business email and files.
Backup and Disaster Recovery Basics for Small Business
The 3-2-1 rule, restore testing, and a simple DR plan so ransomware or hardware failure does not end your business.
Network Setup for Remote Work: VPN, Security, and Performance
Give remote staff secure, fast access to office resources without exposing RDP or leaving VPN tunnels wide open.
VoIP and Microsoft Teams Setup Guide for Small Offices
Plan SIP trunks, QoS, and failover so your business phones work reliably with on-prem, cloud, or hybrid Teams calling.
Cybersecurity Training for Staff: Practical Tips for Small Teams
Train employees to spot phishing, use strong passwords, and report threats without boring hour-long presentations.
Mac and PC Environment: File Sharing, Support, and Best Practices
Support mixed Mac and Windows offices with file server compatibility, printer sharing, and endpoint management.
IT Budgeting for Small Businesses: What to Spend and Where
How much should a 10-50 person business spend on IT? Break down hardware refresh, software licenses, security, and managed services.
Choosing Business IT Support in Albuquerque: What to Look For
How to evaluate MSPs and IT providers in Albuquerque and Santa Fe: response times, local presence, and service models.