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How We Fixed Windows Patch Management for 1,300+ Devices

Fewer surprise restarts for clients, less manual lookup work for technicians

Unexpected Windows restarts are frustrating for anyone in the middle of important work. For businesses, they can also mean lost time, interrupted workflows, and avoidable support requests.

Making Microsoft 365 License Management Easier

How an in-house integration built by our own Lucas Finley helps clients stop paying for licenses they don’t use.

Keeping track of Microsoft 365 licenses across multiple clients used to take a lot of manual work.Thanks for reading Network Thinking Solutions Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

AI Won't Replace Your IT Team, But It's Already Changing What We Do For You

AI is reshaping parts of how IT support works, but the fundamentals haven't gone anywhere. Here's a straightforward look at both sides, so you know what to actually pay attention to.

As we head into the final few months of 2026, it’s hard to ignore how different the world looks compared to just four years ago, when OpenAI released ChatGPT.

Windows 11 Updates: What's Changing and Why

You may have heard from us recently about updating your Windows 11 devices. Here's a quick rundown of what's going on and why it matters.

What “Windows 11 version” actually means

Your Surveillance Cameras Could Be a Cybersecurity Risk

A lot of businesses replace their surveillance systems for better image quality. What they don’t realize it that outdated cameras could be a major cybersecurity risk, too.

When you think about replacing your outdated surveillance systems, the reasons are usually pretty predictable.