The MinuteMan IT Blog
IT tips, local tech news, and insights for small businesses in Gresham and the Portland area.
Onboarding a New Solution and Need Help? Put Yourself in the Driver's Seat
Too many vendors sell a solution and push it in without understanding your business. Here's how to onboard a new tool or platform so that *you* get what you actually paid for.
How to Get Your Small Business Online: A New Founder's Step-by-Step Guide
Domain, email, Google Business Profile, website, hosting, SEO — the exact order a new business should set up its online presence, plus the free tools to verify every step.
Why Windows Updates Matter More Than You Think
Your computers probably tried to update this week — maybe it worked, maybe it wrecked your morning with a reboot during your first client call.
The Local AI Revolution: Why Enterprises Are Ditching Token Bills and What It Means for Small Business
Enterprises are ditching cloud API tokens for local LLM-first setups — driven by cost overruns and security concerns. Here's how SMBs can ride this wave.
Rising RAM Prices & AI Trends: What Small Businesses Should Know
Server RAM prices surge in 2026 as AI demand strains supply. Here's what rising hardware costs mean for SMBs and how to turn this into an advantage.
Protect Your NAS from Ransomware: Small Business Guide
Immutable snapshots, ZFS replication, network segmentation and recovery tested before you need it — a practical ransomware protection guide for small businesses, from Gresham IT specialists since 2005.