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Running Windows 10? Phishing Emails Just Got a Lot More Dangerous.

April 7, 2026 by Paul Konyk

Cybersecurity

Windows 10 end of support notification on screen — increased phishing and security risk for unpatched systems

Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025, meaning Microsoft stopped releasing security patches. Attackers are already targeting businesses running Windows 10 knowing unpatched systems cannot defend against the latest phishing and malware techniques. Calgary small businesses still running Windows 10 face compounding risk from an ageing operating system and increasingly sophisticated phishing campaigns.

5 Signs Your Calgary Small Business Has Outgrown Break-Fix IT

March 30, 2026 by Paul Konyk

IT Planning

Business owner frustrated with IT downtime — signs your Calgary small business has outgrown break-fix IT

Break-fix IT works fine for small, simple setups — but there is a tipping point. When IT problems start costing more than repair bills, when updates happen only when someone remembers, and when security scares go unaddressed, the reactive model is no longer adequate. This post identifies five specific signs Calgary small businesses have already crossed that line and explains what a managed IT alternative actually looks like.