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How to Fix High CPU Usage for Windows

By SolarWinds MSP
- 18 February, 2019
High CPU usage can cause a lag in user experience and quickly impact productivity. Here’s how to troubleshoot CPU usage and free up processing power. 
MSP Business

Mac Terms to Know When Providing Mac Support

By Brian Best
- 27 April, 2018
You may offer Mac support in your MSP business, but unless you actually speak the lingo, clients may still doubt your expertise, warns Brian Best.
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The CEO loves his iPad - this is why you should love it too!

By Brian Best
- 23 March, 2018
With the growing popularity of Mac devices, MSPs need to be careful when discussing support for the platform, warns our Mac expert Brian Best.
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Human-Centric IT: Why MSPs Need to Manage People, Not Processes

By Dave Sobel
- 19 December, 2017
A move away from tools that focus on devices to those that focus on users can be a huge benefit to MSPs as work environments transform, says Dave Sobel.
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4 Steps to Managing Local Admin Rights

By Nick Cavalancia
- 28 September, 2017
A lot has been written about the perils of giving out local admin rights from a data security perspective. In this blog, Nick Cavalancia offers advice on how you can effectively contain and manage these rights.
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VIDEO: Find Out More About the New-Look MSP Manager App

By Pete Roythorne
- 30 June, 2017
Our MSP Manager app has been completely redesigned, with the aim of improving field-work at its core. Watch the video to find out more. 
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Managing Employees’ Internet Usage

By Ian Waters
- 1 June, 2017

With the Internet being such an integral part of modern business, almost every company—from micro to enterprise—will at some point have to deal with the issue of managing employee Internet usage. It’s one of those hidden drains on a business’ productivity. 
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What's in your toolbox (part 2): essential tools for MSPs and IT Admins

By Dan Toth
- 17 May, 2017
In another part of our occasional series on tools, IT admin and writer Dan Toth takes us through the contents of his toolbox. 
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What's in your toolbox-Essential tools for MSPs and IT technicians

By Ian Waters
- 13 April, 2017
Having the right tools for the job is essential for MSP technicians, so what do you need? Ian Waters, of Southern IT, explains what his team always carries to ensure they can get the job done.

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