In late March 2026, something remarkable and deeply unsettling occurred in the AI world. Internal documents from Anthropic, one of the leading AI safety companies in the world, leaked online and spread rapidly across the tech press. Those documents described a...
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What Are Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents? A Business Owner’s Guide
Copilot agents are specialized AI workers in Microsoft 365 that automate specific tasks. Learn what Portland business owners need to know about setup, security, and use cases.
Tech Debt: The Hidden Cost That Is Holding Your Business Back
Technical debt accumulates like financial debt, but costs way more. See the hidden expenses, compliance risks, and ROI of proactive IT management for Portland businesses.
The Axios NPM Incident: What You Need to Know
Axios npm maintainer account compromised March 31, 2026. Most users safe. Dev teams should check lockfiles for versions 1.14.1, 0.30.4. MSPs: audit client dependencies.
TurboTax ItsDeductible Is Discontinued. We Made a Free Replacement
TurboTax discontinued ItsDeductible. SpireTech created a free Excel spreadsheet replacement for charitable donations. Track non-cash contributions, auto-calculate FMV based on Salvation Army guidelines. Download now.
QuickBooks Server vs. Cloud: A Guide for Portland CPA Firms
CPA firms face QuickBooks infrastructure decisions. Learn when Desktop, Online, or Hosted fits your firm size and workflow.
6 End-of-Tax-Season IT Tasks for CPA Firms
Tax season reveals IT weaknesses. Learn 6 post-season tasks to fix infrastructure before next February.
NVIDIA NemoClaw: What It Means for Portland Businesses Running AI Locally
NVIDIA announces NemoClaw for local AI deployment. What Portland businesses need to know about privacy, costs, and implementation timing.
3-2-1 Backup Rule: Protect Your Business Data From Ransomware
Topics: 3-2-1 backup rule 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy Data recovery best practices The 3-2-1 backup rule is your defense against ransomware, hardware failure, and data loss. Ransomware attacks are surging. The average cost of a...
How to Spot and Report Phishing Attacks in 2026
Topics: Phishing tactics in 2026 How to spot a phishing email What to do if you click on a suspicious link How to Spot and Report Phishing Attacks in 2026 Learning how to spot and report phishing attacks is critical in 2026, as these attempts...
