When someone thinks about data breaches, they probably picture massive corporations making headlines with millions of customer records exposed. But there are a lot more "quiet" data breaches that don't make headlines that could involve businesses a lot closer to home....
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Prompt Engineering for Better Results with AI
Even if you've adopted AI and your team uses Copilot, Claude, or another tool, that doesn’t mean what you get out will be perfect. The outputs can feel generic or inaccurate and require too much tweaking...
How to Spot AI Misinformation and Use AI Wisely
AI is becoming faster, cheaper, and can be incredibly useful. It can also be wrong. AI also doesn't know when it's lying and will deliver misinformation confidently. A large language model is fundamentally designed to sound authoritative and...
25 Windows Shortcuts That Will Save You Time (From Basic to Uncommon)
Windows shortcuts range from basic (Ctrl+C) to uncommon (Win+Shift+S). These 25 shortcuts save time for Pacific Northwest business teams—sorted by difficulty, all genuinely useful.
Claude Code and Claude Cowork: How Anyone Can Use AI Coding Agents
Claude Code and Claude Cowork let anyone describe what they want in plain language and get working software back. Here’s what business owners need to know about AI coding agents.
Claude Mythos, the Glasswing Leak, and What It Means for Your Small Business
In late March 2026, something remarkable and deeply unsettling occurred in the AI industry. 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...
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.
