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Did you know firewalls are named after actual walls built to stop fires? In the digital world, they do the same thing — blocking dangerous traffic from spreading across networks. From basic packet filters in the '80s to today’s AI-powered security layers, firewalls have come a long way. We rounded up some fun facts — and broke down their full evolution!

If you’re leaving a job and realize that company equipment you were issued—like a laptop, phone, or tools—is lost or damaged, you might be wondering: “Can my employer take that out of my final paycheck?”

When an employee is issued a company laptop, phone, or other IT equipment, it's not just about hardware—it's about responsibility.

A comprehensive IT offboarding checklist designed to ensure a smooth and secure transition.

Use this checklist to stay compliant with federal and state laws when managing unreturned company property during employee offboarding.

Remote work has made managing company assets more complex—especially when employees leave and don’t return their IT equipment.

When an employee leaves without returning company equipment — like a laptop, monitor, or phone — it’s tempting to withhold their final paycheck until it’s returned. But is that legal?

It’s a common and frustrating situation: an employee leaves your company, and the laptop, monitor, or phone you issued never comes back. Naturally, you might wonder — can we hold their final paycheck until they return the equipment?

Because your tech deserves more than a flimsy box and a prayer.

This Apple employee growth timeline (featured in the chart above) highlights how major events like the launch of the iPhone, the return of Steve Jobs, and the transition to Apple Silicon fueled Apple’s exponential workforce expansion.

Use this checklist to ensure a smooth offboarding process and avoid delays with your final paycheck.

It’s a question many employees ask when leaving a job— “Can they hold my last paycheck if I haven’t returned my laptop, phone or other gear?”

If done improperly, it can expose your business to serious legal and financial consequences.

Under federal law, employers can deduct the full cost of unreturned company equipment from an employee’s paycheck except . . . .

Yes — there are important differences!

Today's tech trivia question!

Growth is exciting—but it can also expose hidden challenges.

Proper retrieval and disposal of IT assets is no longer just best practice — it’s a regulatory and environmental obligation.

Today's tech trivia question!

In March 2025, U.S. layoffs surged by 60% compared to February,