Sergei Kovalevskii

Founder, technician, and the person behind every project at KUSMA. Sergey has over a decade of hands-on experience repairing and recovering computers, hard drives, and networks for homes and small businesses.

He writes the KUSMA Tech Blog to share real stories from the workshop — from data recovery tips to hardware fixes and lessons learned from hundreds of service calls. Every article comes from first-hand practice, not theory.

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May 7

How to Lock Down Your Home Network So Work Laptops, Phones, and Smart Devices Don’t Become an Easy Target

Your home network is now part of your business security whether you meant it to be or not. If your staff work…

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Apr 30

Managed IT Services for Small Businesses: Where the Savings Are and How to Pick the Right Help

Managed IT services can save a small business real money, but only if you’re paying for the right help and not just…

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Apr 28

Why Software Compatibility Matters in a Custom PC Build for Your Business

Software compatibility can make a custom PC either run smoothly for years or turn into an expensive headache from day one. For…

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Apr 27

How to Fix a Slow Windows PC Before It Starts Costing Your Business Time

A slow Windows computer usually comes down to a few repeat problems: too many startup apps, one process eating CPU or memory,…

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Apr 23

Why Small Businesses Need to Stay Ahead of Software Security Problems

Software problems turn into business problems fast, and the cheapest fix is usually finding them before someone else does. If you wait…

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Apr 22

Why Firmware Updates Matter More Than Most Small Businesses Realize

Firmware updates affect speed, stability, battery life, and security more than most business owners realize. If you ignore them, devices often get…

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Apr 21

Understanding Ransomware: Your Guide to Data Safety

What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software that locks or encrypts data on a computer. The attackers then demand…

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Apr 20

Why Software Upgrades Go Wrong for Small Businesses and How to Avoid the Mess

Most software upgrade problems come from rushing the job, skipping backups, and assuming the new version will just work with everything you…

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Apr 17

Backup vs. Cloud Backup: Which One Makes More Sense for a Small Business?

The right backup choice for most small businesses is not cloud or local backup alone — it’s knowing what each one is…

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Apr 16

How to Troubleshoot Common Software Errors on Windows and Mac Before They Turn Into Downtime

Most software errors on Windows and macOS come down to a short list of causes: a bad update, a broken app setting,…

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Apr 15

How to Protect Your Business From Phishing Emails and Fake Microsoft 365 Login Pages

Phishing is still the easiest way for criminals to get into a small business, and most of the damage starts with one…

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