Connecting CNC machines to your ERP: what it takes
What MTConnect and OPC UA are, what data a machine can give you, and the steps between a spindle and a number in your job system.
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Is it safe to paste client data into ChatGPT?
What happens to text you paste into a public chatbot, which kinds of client data should never go in, and how to set a simple rule for your business.
Backups for small businesses: a checklist
What to back up, how many copies to keep, where to keep them, and how to prove you can get your data back before the day you need it.
Is your website accessible? A ten-minute check
Eight quick checks you can run on your own website with only a browser, to see whether people who use a keyboard, a screen reader or a small screen can use it.
What drives the cost of custom software
The factors that move the cost of a custom application up or down, how to scope a first version, and what to prepare before you ask for a quote.
Zapier or a custom integration: how to decide
A plain way to decide whether a no-code connector is enough or whether the link between your systems should be built for you.