Break-Fix: The Conflict of Interest in Your Server Room
Our goal is not to be the hero who swoops in to put out fires. Our goal is to be the architect who installs a sprinkler system so the fire never starts.
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Techworks Threat Brief - January 9, 2026
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities and significant breach disclosures, underscoring persistent threats across major software platforms. Several high-severity CVEs demand immediate attention from enterprise
Fix Excel #CONNECT! Error When Stock Data Types Stop Working
Excel's live stock prices, currency conversions, and geographic data stopped working for many users in early January 2026. "Sorry, our server is temporarily having problems. We're working to fix it."
Why Most MSPs Hide Their Pricing (And Why We Don't)
Most MSPs hide their pricing to control the sales process. I know because I used to write those proposals. Here's how the game works, and why we don't play it.
Techworks Threat Brief - January 2, 2026
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention and significant breach disclosures. High-severity CVEs across major enterprise platforms underscore the persistent need for rigorous
Fix MSMQ Insufficient resources to perform operation - Windows 10 KB5071546 Update Issue | Workaround
Error Code: MSMQ Insufficient resources to perform operation The problem comes from Windows 10 update KB5071546, an Extended Security Update (ESU). This update breaks MSMQ's security settings and NTS (NT Security) permissions, making the service fail when it tries to get resources.
Fix Drive Corruption - Windows December 2025 Update Prevents Boot | Tracking
A Windows update from December 2025 is breaking systems for some users. The update can corrupt drives and stop Windows from booting. Microsoft is looking into it. Exact Error Message:
Fix Dark Mode Issues - Microsoft Update Breaks Dark Mode | Workaround Available
A Microsoft update from December 5th is breaking dark mode in many apps. Users report dark mode won't turn on or keeps switching to light mode. The problem affects Windows apps, third-party software, and system themes.
Your Antivirus Is Useless: Why EDR Is Now the Minimum Standard for Business Security
Imagine your traditional antivirus as a bouncer at a club who only checks IDs against a printed list of known troublemakers. It works fine for the usual suspects, but when
Zero Trust: Securing Your Business in a Perimeterless World
For a long time, the “perimeter” of a company’s security was simple: the firewall around your office building. Being inside that perimeter meant trust.
Passkeys Are Here: Why Your Employees Will Never Remember a Password Again
A passkey is a digital credential that enables a user to log into an online service without having to enter a password. Instead, the user authenticates using the device-based authentication factor that is already unlocked on their device.
Techworks Threat Brief - December 26, 2025
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate patching and significant breaches impacting major organizations. High-severity CVEs across widely used software underscore the persistent need