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With Computers, One Size Does Not Fit All
I’ve been leasing a car through my business for a long time.Every three years, I turn the old one in and get a new one. And every time, as the renewal date approaches, I tell myself, “This year, I’m going to upgrade to the ‘Sport’ model.” If you’re not familiar, and according to Wikipedia, a…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Using MS Office on an iPhone or iPad
One question that has recently come up from clients (I had the same one myself) has to do with using Microsoft Office on an iPhone or iPad: Are you better off using the individual apps for Excel, Word, etc., or the single Microsoft 365 app (formerly known as Office App)? The short answer is that…
Read MoreSecurity by Obscurity — Are Macs Really Safer?
“Macs are inherently safer than PCs.” “There are not enough Macs out there for the bad actors to target.” “Organizations need to choose — entirely PC or entirely Mac.” There is a lot chatter these days about Macs and where they fit in today’s business environment. Some of it is accurate, much of it isn’t. Mac…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot is a technology that sets up new computers quickly and easily — customized to your organization’s specifications and without the need for IT involvement. The new machine is shipped directly to the end user who simply turns it on, connects to Wi-Fi (home or office), and logs into their Microsoft 365 account. From there,…
Read MoreAre You Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish?
Last week, while attending a local business event, a friend was happily telling me about the $100 router he bought at Staples for his 15-person consulting firm. Not only that, but he also picked up three new laptops that were on sale. I did my best to bite my tongue, but I knew he had likely just…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Sharepoint and OneDrive
Microsoft’s Sharepoint product provides the ability to store files in the cloud. Think of it as a “document library” and collaboration system for your company in which you can establish permissions, on a person-by-person basis, to whatever level of granularity you wish. OneDrive is a special case of Sharepoint: It is a preconfigured, individual library whose permissions are set…
Read MoreEmail Threats Are Everywhere
Last week, one of our clients, the Owner and CEO of a manufacturing business, shared a striking story with me… On a single day, about a dozen of her employees received an identical email — an email that appeared to come directly from her. The email instructed recipients to click on a link; it said…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a feature within Microsoft hosted email that helps in the defense against potentially damaging messages. It is licensed on a per user basis (we recommend doing this for all employees), and does two primary things: #1. A deep dive assessment of file attachments. When an attachment arrives within an email, it is…
Read MoreAre You Giving Users Too Much Power?
Last month, we took on a new client — a consulting firm with 40 users. Prior to working with us, they never had organized IT support. Each employee had their own company-issued laptop. Complicated support issues and the office network were handled by one of the company’s software developers. (Hint: software development and systems administration,…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Power Automate
Power Automate is exactly as it sounds: the ability to automate important, repetitive tasks that need to occur on a regular basis. These tasks can be complicated (e.g., automated inventory management), simple (e.g., receive a text message every time your boss sends you an email), and everything in-between. Using a low-code, user-friendly platform, anyone can improve…
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