The Top Tech Resolutions You Need To Make in 2025

by Burton Kelso, The Tech Expert

Happy New Year!  The New Year is here, and turning the calendar to 2025 provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on your old tech habits and why you need to set up some fresh new tech resolutions. Technology is constantly changing which means you can't keep using those old, tired methods of using your digital devices and gadgets. If you’re looking for safe, smart ways to lead a more productive, efficient, and secure digital life this year, here’s what you need to know to start the year off on the right foot:


Don't Turn a Blind Eye To AI.
Let's face it, AI is here to stay so there is no need to turn a blind eye to it.  Tools like ChatGPT, Meta.ai, Microsoft Co-Pilot, Google Gemini, Sora, and Dall-E can make a huge difference in your personal and professional life.  If you know how to Google, you can harness the power of AI to help make many of the tasks you face in life much easier and more manageable. Also, now is a good time to setup an AI policy for your business.  Need help?  I know someone who teaches AI to individuals and businesses. Yes, I'm talking about me.  

Build Your Human Firewall. 
Cybercrime is a human problem, meaning that 99% of the data breaches you read about in the news were caused by someone clicking on something they shouldn't have clicked on. When you build up your human firewall, this means that you are educating yourself on how to avoid AI-based social engineered phishing attacks. You're enabling two-factor authentication on all of your online accounts. You've switched your password strategy from using standard passwords to using passphrases or passkeys. Also, this means you are being cautious to who you're sharing your emails and mobile number with. When you build your human firewall, you become less of a target to cybercrooks.


Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Hacks and Attacks.
I'm sure a day doesn't go by without you seeing someone post on social media that their account has been cloned or hacked. Losing a social media account means that you can potentially lose access to years of photos and memories. As a business, it means you can potentially lose access to customers and one of your most important digital marketing tools. It's time you make protecting your social media accounts more of a priority.


LinkedIn Is Your New CRM.
If you're struggling to develop professional connections, you need to start connecting and interacting more on LinkedIn. With over a billion people subscribed, you're missing out on many opportunities in your professional life by not having a presence on LinkedIn.


Don't Suffer From "Subscriptionitis".
​Everything is based on having a subscription in today's digital world and nothing is worse than having software and services that you're being constantly charged for when you're no longer using them. Companies count on you not taking the time to make sure your auto renewals are turned off.  It makes a tidy side hustle for many tech companies. This year, take a look at all of your subscriptions to make sure you've unsubscribed from things you don't use.

Get Your Tech Disaster Plan in Place.
Your tech devices can fail any time and you need to be ready for it. Most of you probably don't think new devices will fail, but I've seen devices a few days old die. Let's not talk about natural disasters; clicking the wrong key that will wipe everything out. When that happens are you prepared? First, it's time to stop ignoring the cloud and have all of your gadgets backup to the cloud 24/7. Next, for all of your plug-in devices, you need to install battery backups to ensure they are protected from surges and power outages. Then, you need understand what your warranty covers when it comes to your stuff.  Finally, get you a tech-savvy friend you can call to help you recover items if there is a failure.

Embrace a Set It Down Mentality.
Too much information can be a bad thing which is why you need to moderate your technology use this year.  Tech devices are designed to be addictive. In your work and at home, make sure you limit your tech device use to give yourself and your eyes and mind a rest.


All of us at Integral wish you and yours a happy, healthy New Year. Hopefully, you can embrace this time of year and kick 2025 off with a tech-savvy mindset focused on cybersecurity, privacy, productivity, and efficiency.  

Want to ask me a tech question? Send it to [email protected]. I love technology. I've read all of the manuals and I'm serious about making technology fun and easy to use for everyone.