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Tech Tips Worth Knowing

Real talk on cybersecurity, AI, and IT - written for Fargo-Moorhead business owners, not tech nerds.

Security June 18, 2026

Are You Playing the Reverse Lottery?

Most people buy tickets to the reverse lottery every single day without realizing it. Here's how the daily drawing works - and the bad habits that enter you into it.

Security June 10, 2026

Why Are My Business Emails Going to Spam?

When legitimate business email lands in spam, the problem usually is not what you wrote. It is that your domain has not been set up to prove the message really came from you. Here is what SPF, DKIM, and DMARC do, in plain English.

Security June 4, 2026

How to Spot a Scam in the Age of AI

AI is getting better every single week, and that includes the tools scammers use. The old warning signs still work, and now you can turn AI into your own scam detector in about ten seconds.

Security May 28, 2026

The Best Browsers for Security in 2026 (And the Ones I'd Avoid)

After 30-plus years in IT, this is the browser question I get asked the most. Here are the three I trust, the one I don't, and why your choice matters more than you think.

AI May 20, 2026

AI Class Schedule Is Here: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced in June

Five hands-on AI classes in June 2026, taught in Fargo by DarkHorse IT. Learn AI today, use it tomorrow, build with it next week.

AI May 13, 2026

Three AI Breakthroughs Worth Paying Attention To Right Now

AI video, security, and coding have all crossed major thresholds in the last 18 months. Here is what changed, and what it means for Fargo-Moorhead businesses.

AI May 7, 2026

AI Classes Are Coming to DarkHorse

AI isn't coming someday - it's already here. We're launching practical AI classes for Fargo-Moorhead. Here's what we'll cover and why now.

AI April 29, 2026

De-AI Your Life: How to Turn Off the AI You Didn't Ask For

Firefox, Google, Windows 11, and Office are all shoving AI at you by default. Here's the actual click path to turn each one off.

Security April 22, 2026

AI Just Changed Hacking — Here's What That Means for You

New research shows AI can now find and break into software flaws in hours instead of months. Plain-English breakdown, plus what DarkHorse IT is doing about it.

AI April 16, 2026

Google's Free AI Tool That Helps You Learn Anything Fast

NotebookLM turns your documents into study guides, podcasts, and flashcards - and it's completely free. Here's how to actually use it.

Security April 2, 2026

Can You Spot the Scam? Test Yourself with Our Free Game

We built an interactive game that tests your ability to tell real emails, texts, and notifications from fakes. 30 scenarios, 10 seconds each. Most people do worse than they expect.

Security March 25, 2026

How to Set Up Bitwarden: The Complete Guide for Personal Use

A step-by-step walkthrough for setting up Bitwarden, the free password manager, on all your devices. Written for non-technical people who want to stop reusing passwords.

Security March 25, 2026

We Built a Free Security Scanner — Here's What It Checks and Why

DarkHorse IT's free domain security scanner checks your SSL, email authentication, security headers, and blacklist status in 30 seconds. Here's what it looks for and why each check matters.

Security March 25, 2026

The $0 Security Upgrade That Protects You More Than Antivirus

There's a free, 2-minute setup that blocks malware, phishing, and sketchy websites before they ever load on your devices. It's called DNS filtering — and almost nobody uses it.

AI March 19, 2026

Agentic AI Is Here - And It's Not Just Chat Anymore

AI has moved from answering questions to doing tasks. Here's what agentic AI means for your business, what the security implications are, and a practical tool you can try today.

AI March 13, 2026

AI Hype vs. Reality in 2026: What's Worth Your Time and What Isn't

A practical guide for small business owners on which AI tools and claims are genuinely useful right now - and which ones you can safely ignore.

Security March 12, 2026

Test Your Website and Email Security in Seconds (Free Tool)

We built a free scanner that checks your domain's email authentication, SSL certificates, security headers, and blacklist status - with results explained in plain English.

Security March 6, 2026

The One Password Habit That Would Have Stopped Most of the Breaches I've Seen

After 30-plus years in IT, one security gap shows up in more breaches than any other. Here's the fix - and it's free.

AI February 20, 2026

Five AI Tools I Actually Use in My IT Business (and What They're Bad At)

Not a review of what's trending - a real look at the AI tools that have become part of my actual workflow, and where each one lets you down.

Security February 6, 2026

Why Fargo-Moorhead Small Businesses Are the Perfect Ransomware Target

Ransomware groups aren't just going after big companies. Here's why smaller markets like Fargo-Moorhead are exactly what they're looking for - and what to do about it.

IT Tips January 23, 2026

Your Office Wi-Fi Is Probably Set Up Wrong - Here's What I See Every Week

Most small business Wi-Fi networks have at least one serious configuration problem. Here are the most common ones and how to fix them.

IT Tips January 9, 2026

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: If You Don't Have This, You Don't Have a Backup

Most small businesses think they have a backup. Many of them are wrong. Here's the standard that actually protects you - and how to check if you're meeting it.

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