When Data Fades: What Cambridge’s “Future Nostalgia” Teaches Us About Backups

Cambridge University is in a race against time. This should sound familiar to any business owner who’s ever lost a file. This month, the University Library launched “Future Nostalgia.” This is a year-long initiative. It is dedicated to rescuing decades of data trapped on obsolete floppy disks before it’s lost forever. The project helps peopleContinue reading “When Data Fades: What Cambridge’s “Future Nostalgia” Teaches Us About Backups”

Understanding MSP Jargon, Part 1: 30 Essential IT Security Terms Every Texas Business Owner Should Know

Why This Series Matters If you’ve ever sat in an IT meeting and thought, “They lost me after ‘endpoint protection,’” you’re not alone.At SofTouch Systems (STS), we believe transparency starts with understanding. As your Managed Service Provider (MSP), we want you to feel confident. You should know exactly what we mean when we talk aboutContinue reading “Understanding MSP Jargon, Part 1: 30 Essential IT Security Terms Every Texas Business Owner Should Know”

Windows 10 Nears End-of-Life — and Microsoft Just Broke Its Upgrade Tool

Just when millions of users were preparing to move on, Microsoft pulled a curveball. Windows 10 will reach end-of-life (EOL) on October 14, 2025. Two weeks prior to this date, Microsoft confirmed that its Media Creation Tool (MCT) might close unexpectedly. This tool is one of the most common ways to create upgrade media forContinue reading “Windows 10 Nears End-of-Life — and Microsoft Just Broke Its Upgrade Tool”