Lighthouse I.T. Solutions

11/13/2026

🎙 Buy, Budget, or Bin: Year-End Tech Projects & Your 2027 IT Budget 🎙

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of our technology assets and consider strategic investments that will not only enhance efficiency but also provide possible financial benefits. In this week’s episode of the , we dive into how businesses can evaluate their tech needs and make informed decisions on what to buy, budget for, or bin before year-end deadlines.

And a lot more, so have a listen and !
📺 https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/buy-budget-or-bin-488

And don't forget to read the on the as well!

11/12/2026

"We didn't know you did that." 🙋

We hear this all the time. Phones, backups, AI, Wi-Fi, websites, licensing... it is all on the menu at Lighthouse, and a lot of it is already included in the plans our clients have.

Before you sign a contract with another vendor, ask us first. Either we can help, or we will tell you honestly that you are better off elsewhere. 🤝

Read the full guide to what we offer: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/r/NAu

11/12/2026

Fake desktop apps for three US payroll and HR platforms installed remote-access software that let attackers control the computer. Check with the vendor before installing software.
https://hub.lighthousesol.com/r/jsc

11/11/2026

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who served our country.
Thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, and your service. 🇺🇸

11/11/2026

IDScan says names and government ID numbers may have been taken from its cloud service. It hasn't confirmed the 150M+ driver's license figure.

The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.

11/10/2026

Buying a different laptop model whenever someone joins can leave you with chargers and docks that don't work with every computer. 💻

Standardize one or two models for each type of work and keep compatible spares.

Reach out and we'll help with your next order!

11/09/2026

Some phishing emails now contain characters you cannot see... 👀

Microsoft found attackers inserting invisible Unicode characters inside words such as "funding."

The word looks normal when you read it. But some email filters may see it as a different string of characters and fail to match the word they were looking for.

Microsoft said its other protections still caught most of the messages it observed.

If an email asks you to make a payment, sign in, download something or provide sensitive information, verify the request separately. Don't use the contact details provided in the email.

Ask us to review your email protection if you're unsure how these messages are being filtered and reported in your business.

11/06/2026

🔐 One login. Five people. Zero answers when something goes wrong.

Shared passwords feel like a harmless shortcut. Then a payment changes or a customer record disappears, and the account history shows only one username. Nobody can say who did it.

The fix is simple: give every employee their own account wherever the software allows it. If a shared password can't be avoided, keep it in a business password manager, limit who can use it, and change it whenever someone loses access.🛡️

Read the full breakdown here: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/r/8ds

Not sure where your business stands?
Reach out, and we'll help you sort it out!

11/05/2026

Screenshots can include more than the error or message you meant to share. 📸🖥️

Check the whole image for customer details, private messages, passwords or verification codes.

Be sure to crop or blur anything the other person doesn't need!

11/04/2026

Microsoft says September's Windows 11 updates caused Always On VPN problems for some users. Test on a few computers before wider installation.

Microsoft warned that the September 2026 security updates may also break Always On VPN connections on some Windows 11 systems.