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Our team of experts use a combination of several of the highest quality tech security tools on the market to keep our clients safe.

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Bad actors are always at work to discover private information about individuals and businesses alike. These breaches can expose a myriad of problems including the acquisition of personal account passwords. With DarkWeb monitoring you can get ahead of them and prevent attacks before they occur.

The search tool below can quickly show you if your email has ever been exposed. For a full rundown on your business' domain and the specific information that was discovered in a given breach, contact our office and we can set up a meeting to fill you in on all the details.

Let's take a look...

Bad actors are always at work to discover private information about individuals and businesses alike. These breaches can expose a myriad of problems including the acquisition of personal account passwords. With DarkWeb monitoring you can get ahead of them and prevent attacks before they occur.

The search tool below can quickly show you if your email has ever been exposed. For a full rundown on your business' domain and the specific information that was discovered in a given breach, contact our office and we can set up a meeting to fill you in on all the details.

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CYBERSECURITY BLOG

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Latest from MicroAge

Check out our blog to learn how you can best keep the IT assets within your business safe. Our weekly tech blog will keep you up to date on the latest news in the world of all things IT, with an emphasis on cybersecurity. Check out our whole catalog of articles below!

Microsoft has Heard Your Complaints

They Actually Listened!

November 12, 20241 min read

If it ain't broke... Windows update makes signing out simple again

 

Microsoft recently made changes to the Windows Start menu – and it caused a bit of an uproar.

 

Here’s what happened: Microsoft tried to streamline the Start menu by grouping related settings together. But they tucked the sign out option behind a three-dot menu, creating confusion for people trying to log out of their accounts.

 

Thankfully, Microsoft has listened to feedback and is now testing an update to put the sign out button back to where it was before.

 

This is good news for teams that have multiple profiles set up on one computer, making it easier to switch between accounts again.

 

These changes are part of a broader update to Windows 11 that’s currently being tested. The update will also bring in new features like media controls on the lock screen for when you’re playing music or videos, as well as the ability to share files directly from your search results.

 

These updates are great examples of small changes that can have a really positive impact on how your team works.

 

Is it time for you to move your business to Windows 11? We can help get you started, get in touch.

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Microsoft has Heard Your Complaints

They Actually Listened!

November 12, 20241 min read

If it ain't broke... Windows update makes signing out simple again

 

Microsoft recently made changes to the Windows Start menu – and it caused a bit of an uproar.

 

Here’s what happened: Microsoft tried to streamline the Start menu by grouping related settings together. But they tucked the sign out option behind a three-dot menu, creating confusion for people trying to log out of their accounts.

 

Thankfully, Microsoft has listened to feedback and is now testing an update to put the sign out button back to where it was before.

 

This is good news for teams that have multiple profiles set up on one computer, making it easier to switch between accounts again.

 

These changes are part of a broader update to Windows 11 that’s currently being tested. The update will also bring in new features like media controls on the lock screen for when you’re playing music or videos, as well as the ability to share files directly from your search results.

 

These updates are great examples of small changes that can have a really positive impact on how your team works.

 

Is it time for you to move your business to Windows 11? We can help get you started, get in touch.

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Our Services

Our managed IT services provide your business with complete peace of mind as our team of professionals take care of managing, monitoring, maintaining, and maximizing your IT assets for you.

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Managing

Our support team continuously maintains your hardware and software with recent patches and updates and remains available to remotely support your team. Whether it’s a staffing change, ‘how-to’ question, or troublesome error message, we’ll be here ready to assist you.

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Monitoring

We monitor your IT assets in real time with strategic alerts that help our team ensure your IT investments are stable and available for use by your business. A fire department without smoke alarms can only reply once they see smoke in the distance; our advanced monitors help us catch those fires before they have even begun.

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Maintaining

It is a major challenge to stay on top of everything going on in a network. Protocols change, updates are required, and new concerns need to be addressed as they arise. It’s a major time sink. Instead of struggling through it yourself, we manage and adjust your IT assets proactively to ensure optimal performance and security, providing you and your business with complete peace of mind.

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Maximizing

We help you get the most out of your IT assets by making sure they are always running optimally and according to the best standards of the industry. This performance tuning can help your business squeeze that little bit extra out of what it already has and take advantage of new technologies as they become available.

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Managing

Our support team continuously maintains your hardware and software with recent patches and updates and remain available to remotely support your team. Whether it’s a staffing change, ‘how-to’ question, or troublesome error message, we’ll be here ready to assist you.

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Monitoring

We monitor your IT assets in real-time with strategic alerts that help our team ensure your IT investments are stable and available for use by your business. A fire department without smoke alarms can only reply once they see smoke in the distance, our advanced monitors help us catch those fires before they have even begun.

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Maintaining

It is a major challenge to stay on top of everything going on in a network. Protocols change, updates are required, new concerns need to be addressed as they arise. It’s a major time sink. Instead of struggling through it yourself, we manage and adjust your IT assets proactively to ensure optimal performance and security, providing you and your business with complete peace of mind.

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Maximizing

We help you get the most out of our IT assets by making sure they are always running optimally and according to the best standards of the industry. This performance tuning can help your business squeeze that little bit extra out of what it already has and take advantage of new technologies as they become available.

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About

Us

Our History


MicroAge Chilliwack, formerly Spenst Technologies, is a proud member of the MicroAge network and the operator of the brand in the Fraser Valley region. We have been providing local businesses with affordable solutions and exceptional support since 2009. In doing so we have enabled these businesses to achieve a higher degree of productivity through the effective use of properly implemented technology.


We've come a long way since Dan first started the business entirely on his own. We've got a larger office now, and a total of seven technicians (and counting!). We have also expanded our reach into the tech world. Thus, we consistently improve our team with new training, software, and hardware year after year, while still maintaining close relationships with every single one of our partners.

"Achieve a higher degree of productivity through the effective use of properly implemented technology."

-Daniel Spenst, President

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is your company local, or do you provide services throughout B.C.?

While our main office is located in Chilliwack, we have technicians located all around. As such, we do provide services throughout the province and even to further locations across Canada. As Mr. White once told 007, "We have people everywhere," and we can ensure that your needs are met regardless of location.

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Do you offer different levels of support?

Absolutely! We have various support plans tailored to your needs, from basic to premium packages. Some organizations need everything and the kitchen sink too! Others maybe just need a good deal on a laptop, or a couple of Microsoft licenses. We make sure to adjust everything for you on our side of the coin so that you can continue to operate your business in a way that best serves you and your team.

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Do you offer both hardware and software solutions?

Yes, we offer a wide range of hardware and software solutions tailored to your business needs. Our services encompass IT consulting, network management, cybersecurity, software development, cloud solutions, and more. Even if there is a certain product or service that we don't typically provide, you can still bet that we'll know the best way to contact the organization that does!

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What information do you need from us to begin?

We'll need details about your project goals, requirements, and any existing systems in place. Often times it can be a little overwhelming to distill what an organization's needs are. This is why we recommend booking a free consultation with us so that we can lead you down the best path by asking the right questions. Never fear, MicroAge is here!

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CHILLIWACK


As service providers to more than 300 companies, the dedicated professionals at MicroAge are second to none when it comes to managed services. By improving efficiency, cutting costs and reducing downtime, we can help you achieve your business goals!

  • 1-844-773-5753

  • #203 - 46167 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC Canada V2P 2P2

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • 1-844-773-6788

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  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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