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WatchPoint Solutions has been serving the New Jersey area since 2015, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Break-Fix or Managed IT? Choosing the Right Strategy for Your Business

Break-Fix or Managed IT? Choosing the Right Strategy for Your Business

Business owners frequently ask about the cost difference between managed IT services and the traditional repair model. Looking at a flat monthly service plan next to a bill from a technician who only comes out when things break can make proactive management look expensive. However, evaluating these two options requires looking at the actual impact on your daily business operations.

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3 Steps to Avoid Vendor Sprawl and Unnecessary Spending

3 Steps to Avoid Vendor Sprawl and Unnecessary Spending

How many vendors and subscriptions does your business rely on to function day to day?

Now ask a second question that should have the exact same answer but rarely does: How many vendors and subscriptions does your business currently pay for?

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Enjoy an Executive-Level IT Strategy (Without the Executive-Level Cost)

Enjoy an Executive-Level IT Strategy (Without the Executive-Level Cost)

Historically, how have you invested in your business technology? Do your purchases tend to follow hardware failures and other issues, or do you plan ahead and have a replacement on hand before an old option is retired? The former is reactive, which means that there are likely to be redundant costs and inconsistencies in your systems.

To succeed, you need a strategy to keep your hardware optimized for your needs.

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Your Web Browser May Be Slowing Down Your Entire Computer

Your Web Browser May Be Slowing Down Your Entire Computer

The web browser is the default place where most business work happens nowadays, driven by online platforms. As such, it has to keep track of a lot of data, settings, and configurations.

This data gradually accumulates over time, placing a heavy load on a device’s hardware and slowing the entire system to a mere crawl. Let’s discuss how to take the load off and get your system back to full functional capacity.

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Mandatory Patching is Essential

Mandatory Patching is Essential

Computer updates frequently appear on screen during the workday. For most of your employees, the immediate choice is to click the option to delay the update because they have pressing responsibilities. However, delaying these updates creates a patch gap, which is a significant security vulnerability for a small business.

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