Upgrading to a new phone is exciting—faster speed, better camera, fresh start. But there’s one thing that can quickly turn excitement into frustration: losing access to your Microsoft Authenticator app. Many businesses rely on Microsoft Authenticator for secure logins. It adds a critical extra layer of protection against hackers—but if you switch phones without setting…
Website Hacks Are on the Rise – Here’s How to Stay Off the Hit List
We’ve been noticing a trend we don’t love: more and more websites are getting hacked lately. And no — it’s not always some elite hacker in a dark room. Most of the time, it comes down to two simple things: Risky plugins – those extra add-ons that give your site special features, but can also…
What Smart Business Owners Focus on with IT (It’s Not Just Security)
If you’re a business owner, you probably don’t care about all the technical details of IT- you just want things to work. You want to avoid downtime, keep your team productive, and make sure your business isn’t at risk. The problem? IT can feel overwhelming, expensive, and full of jargon. At Mavidea, we work with…
How to Make Your Website Work Harder for Your Business
Your website should be more than just a digital business card- it should be working for you 24/7. Whether your business offers services, sells products, or just needs a strong online presence, your website can (and should) support your goals. If it’s not driving leads, encouraging customer action, or clearly telling your story, it might…
June IT Insights: Summer Is Here—And So Are Security Risks
As we roll into summer, many businesses are preparing for vacations, reduced staff schedules, and (hopefully) some much-needed downtime. But cyber threats don’t take vacations. In fact, this is one of the most vulnerable times for small and mid-sized businesses. Here’s what we’re focusing on this month—and what you should be thinking about, too. …