Here’s something we see all the time. Someone opens their #Azure bill, winces a little, and figures that’s just what cloud costs now. Usually it isn’t. The fix usually isn’t dramatic, either. We tend to find money hiding in the gap between what someone guessed at launch and what the app really needs. If you’ve been meaning to take a closer look at your setup and want someone to talk it through with, we’re around. iowacomputergurus.com/servic…

Submitting a contribution to an #OpenSource project is only the beginning. Review, feedback, releases, and maintenance all come after, and that’s where a lot of the real collaboration happens. In Episode 015 of The Tech Vault, Mitchel Sellers, CEO, sat down with Peter Donker, to talk through the full life of an open-source contribution, from the moment you hit “submit” to long after it’s merged. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=yUztbX6Y… #IowaComputerGurus #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #DevCommunity #GitHub #TheTechVault

Free is Good. Especially when it helps you take control of your #GitHub Actions costs. Tracking usage and digging through raw data files shouldn't feel like a full-time job. That's why we created the GitHub Cost Visualizer — a simple, FREE tool that turns complex billing data into insights you can actually use. 100% FREE to use - and your data stays yours. We never store it. Try the GitHub Cost Visualizer here: githubcostvisualizer.com/

Even when you’re passionate about a topic, standing in front of a room full of people and hoping you don’t lose your train of thought can be a little intimidating. Mitchel Sellers, CEO of IowaComputerGurus Inc., recently spoke at TechBash, so we asked him what he thinks is the hardest part of public speaking. His response? “Knowing there’s a non-zero chance my brain will experience an unexpected system outage mid-sentence.” What's your biggest public speaking wild card? #TechBash #IowaComputerGurus

We let the CEO out of the office … and things got a little smoky. Mitchel Sellers is at #TechBash 2026 to share insights, spark conversations, and connect with the tech community. But even a busy speaking schedule leaves room for a little fun - because great leadership is about bringing ideas to the table…and knowing when to enjoy the moment! @IowaCompGurus Inc.

Stop paying for training your developers don't need. ⚙️ Generic courses waste time teaching what your team already knows - or covering topics they'll never use. We believe developer training should fit your business, not the other way around. 👉iowacomputergurus.com/serv..…

Mitchel Sellers Sellers, Founder and CEO of #IowaComputerGurus Inc., is available for custom corporate training, technical workshops, and speaking engagements designed around your organization's needs. With 400+ speaking engagements, 55+ topics covered, and recognition as a @Microsoft MVP, Mitch brings extensive real-world development experience and a practical approach to helping teams strengthen their technical skills. Available for virtual and in-person sessions. Visit: mitchelsellers.com/speaking #IowaComputerGurus #CorporateTraining

What’s the biggest thing holding back your business application right now? Older applications don’t always need to be replaced. Sometimes the right answer is to modernize what you already have - improving performance, security, architecture, or cloud readiness without starting from scratch. #IowaComputerGurus #ApplicationDevelopment #AppModernization #SoftwareDevelopment #TechnologyStrategy

Password or Passkey? Passkeys let users sign in with the same biometrics or device authentication they already use, eliminating the need to create, remember, or reuse passwords. They’re also resistant to #phishing because there’s no password for an attacker to steal. If your new application still defaults to usernames and passwords, it may be worth asking whether passkeys belong on the roadmap. Need help evaluating authentication options for your application? Reach us here: IowaComputerGurus.com #IowaComputerGurus #AppDevelopment #Cybersecurity #Passkeys #ApplicationSecurity #Passwords

#GitHub Copilot is 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭, 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬. That’s a significant elevation in capability. AI isn’t just generating code or recommending an action; it can now TAKE the action. For organizations using #Copilot, this is a good time to review permissions, enterprise-managed settings, and where human approval belongs in your workflows. Let us help you review which Copilot capabilities are enabled in your environment. IowaComputerGurus.com #IowaComputerGurus #GitHubCopilot #AI #AIGovernance #Cybersecurity #ITLeadership

#GitHub moved Copilot to usage-based billing on June 1, with AI Credits replacing premium request units. To ease the transition, existing Business and Enterprise customers received additional promotional usage for June, July, and August. September was the first month organizations are operating without that extra cushion. That makes now a good time to look at what #Copilot is actually costing your organization. Read GitHub’s announcement: github.blog/news-insights/co…

A successful backup does not guarantee your business can restore applications, infrastructure, credentials, integrations, and critical operations after an outage, cyberattack, or ransomware incident. Our latest article explains why backup success is only the first step, and how organizations can build a more reliable disaster recovery strategy. Read the @IowaComputerGurus article here: iowacomputergurus.com/insigh… #DisasterRecovery #BusinessContinuity #BackupAndRecovery #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftAzure #IowaComputerGurus

Unused cloud resources can quietly increase costs and security risk...old test environments, storage accounts, credentials, and integrations can create cloud waste and expand your attack surface. Our latest article explains how to reduce cloud waste, improve cloud security, and strengthen Microsoft Azure governance. Read more: iowacomputergurus.com/insigh… @IowaCompGurus

Big project. Tight deadline. Not enough developers. You don’t always need another full-time hire. Sometimes you just need the right expertise, right now. Staff Augmentation Services with @IowaComputerGurus give you experienced software professionals who can step in, integrate with your team, and start moving work forward. Whether you need one experienced developer or additional technical firepower for a major initiative, we meet you where you are and help you get where you’re going. Let’s build what’s next: iowacomputergurus.com/servic…

Not ready to commit to a full-time hire? Fractional Architect Services give your team access to experienced software architecture leadership when you need it. Whether you’re modernizing an existing application, preparing to scale, tackling technical debt, or planning something entirely new, we bring senior-level perspective to the table, WITHOUT the commitment of a full-time hire. iowacomputergurus.com. #IowaComputerGurus #fractionalarchitect #staffaugmentation #technology

Your .NET team may not need another developer. They may need clearer technical direction. When architecture decisions pile up, priorities compete, or the roadmap starts getting fuzzy, adding more people doesn’t always solve the problem. @IowaComputerGurus provides #fractional CTO and senior technical guidance for .NET teams that need experienced leadership without adding a full-time executive. Let’s talk: IowaComputerGurus.com; or reach CEO Mitchel Sellers directly at: [email protected]

Are you doing dumb things with an #Xamarin app? ✅Xamarin support ended in 2024, and aging dependencies, newer iOS/Android SDKs, and unsupported tooling can turn a simple update into a surprisingly ugly project. If the app still matters to your business, don’t wait for the next OS update to force the issue. We can help assess the codebase and map out the right migration path including .NET MAUI where it makes sense. A planned migration is a lot easier than an emergency rebuild. Reach out: IowaComputerGurus.com #IowaComputerGurus #Xamarin #applications #technology #OS #migration

A customer recently asked..."Am I doing dumb stuff in #Microsoft Access?"🤔 We’ve seen it all: ❌ One giant table holding everything ❌ The same data entered in five different places ❌ Queries nobody understands anymore ❌ A database held together with workarounds and hope ❌ Something that started as a 1-user database and is now being used by 20 people on a shared network drive We cleaned up their #database, automated repetitive tasks, and turned a frustrating Access system that actually worked for them. We can do the same for you. @IowaCompGurus Inc. #MicrosoftAccess #DatabaseDevelopment #BusinessAutomation #IowaComputerGurus