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When small businesses begin to grow, their technology needs quickly follow. At some point, every business owner faces a critical decision: should you hire in-house IT staff or outsource your technology support to a Managed Service Provider (MSP)? At Valley Techlogic, we’ve seen time and time again that choosing an MSP offers compelling advantages for small and midsize businesses.

While already feeling the strain from strict tariffs mostly targeting China, Shein a leader in the fast fashion marketplace has been dealt another blow as the European Commission notified them recently of concerns that their website and app are manipulating shoppers with the use of so called “dark patterns”. What does this mean?

Dark patterns or deceptive patterns are tricks used by websites and applications that are designed to get shoppers to do something they didn’t intend to do.

As a technology provider it’s a red flag for us when we see clients holding onto older technologies, even computers with Windows 7 in 2025 can pose a significant security risk and in general are ticking time bombs waiting to go kaput spontaneously in the middle of a busy work day.

If you’re in a more rural or remote location, internet options can be scant even in 2025. Even in a state as populous as California there are still areas that do not have access to cable or fiber internet and the cost to establish it can be exorbitant.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) continues to proliferate modern workspaces, with some companies leaning heavily into AI investments including up to replacing human workers with an AI equivalent for roles such as customer service.

One company, Klarna, is facing some pushback from investors for just such a strategy.

Managing technology costs can feel like trying to hit a moving target, especially when you're balancing growth, compliance, and the need to stay competitive. That’s where we come in. As your trusted IT partner, we don’t just keep your systems running - we help you look ahead and plan smarter.

In today’s digital world, staying informed about cybersecurity is crucial for every organization. We’ve rounded up five of our top cybersecurity blogs that offer actionable insights, expert advice, and practical steps to strengthen your defenses.

Whether you're a small business owner or an IT leader, these articles cover everything from phishing prevention to disaster recovery.

Choosing the right IT managed service provider for your business is a tricky topic, your existing provider has access to sensitive systems and knows your business inside and out. If things aren’t going as well as they could (should) it can still feel overwhelming to think about switching.

Nothing is worse than going to download a file and realizing you don’t have the space on your computer, prompting the need to go through and delete files you don’t need any more or uninstalling programs you don’t use any more.  It can be a big hassle.

If you have a public facing Facebook page, such as a fan account page or business page, then you’ve probably been inundated with messages that look something like this:

Of course, this contains all the hallmarks of a phishing scam. The false sense of urgency, the request for personal information, the legitimate looking branding, and the link that leads anywhere but an actual legitimate Facebook page.