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Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Brittany Perry
Aug 281 min read
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Do We Need a Written Agreement to Deduct the Cost of Unreturned Equipment from an Employee’s Final Pay?
Get written authorization in advance — ideally during onboarding or when equipment is issued.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 21 min read
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Tech History: The Barcode Scan That Revolutionized Retail Technology
The first commercial barcode scan happened on June 26, 1974 at a Marsh supermarket in Ohio. The product? A pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum.
Brittany Perry
Jul 12 min read
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Tech History: From Convenience to Controversy - The Story of Cookies
In the digital world, "cookies" aren’t baked — they’re tracked.
Brittany Perry
Jun 301 min read
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A Quick Checklist for Compliance: Handling Unreturned IT Equipment Legally
Use this checklist to stay compliant with federal and state laws when managing unreturned company property during employee offboarding.
Brittany Perry
Jun 171 min read
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Best Practices for Documenting IT Equipment Issuance and Return
When it comes to protecting your company’s assets, documentation is everything.
Brittany Perry
Jun 51 min read
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Don’t Get Burned: A Step-by-Step Checklist Before Deducting for Unreturned IT Equipment
It’s a common frustration for employers—an employee departs and your company laptop, phone, or access badge doesn’t return.  You're left...
Brittany Perry
Jun 52 min read
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What Is the Maximum Amount We Can Deduct for Unreturned Equipment?
Under federal law, employers can deduct the full cost of unreturned company equipment from an employee’s paycheck only if the deduction...
Brittany Perry
Jun 51 min read
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Are There Different Rules for Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees When It Comes to Deductions for Unreturned Property?
Yes — there are important differences! For non-exempt employees , deductions for unreturned company property are generally allowed under...
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 51 min read
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Daily Dooley
Your daily dose of tech trivia!
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 41 min read
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The Average Company Laptop Costs $1,200 – How Many Have You Lost?
Remote work has changed the game — but it’s also created a quiet, expensive problem most companies aren’t tracking closely enough: missing IT equipment. Â
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 31 min read
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Daily Dooley
Your daily dose of tech trivia!
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 31 min read
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How to Handle the Fallout of New Layoffs & RTO Mandates
Several major companies have announced significant layoffs and return-to-office mandates, reflecting ongoing shifts in the global workforce landscape.
Brittany Perry
May 302 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
My IT Retrieval Team
May 231 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 61 min read
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Scale Your Business—Not Your Headaches!
Growth is exciting—but it can also expose hidden challenges.
Brittany Perry
May 51 min read
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Skipping IT Retrieval? Get Ready for Data Breaches, Fines & Toxic Fallout
Proper retrieval and disposal of IT assets is no longer just best practice — it’s a regulatory and environmental obligation.
Brittany Perry
May 11 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 11 min read
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This Earth Day, Don’t Let Old Devices Become E-Waste
As we celebrate Earth Day, it's the perfect time to reflect on how our digital habits impact the environment.
Brittany Perry
Apr 221 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
Apr 221 min read
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