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Remote Access: From Where and How?
As recently as just a few years ago, “working remotely” was uncommon. While some people have been doing it for a long time (decades, actually), it was by far the exception. Since Covid, of course, all that has changed. Today, a common question from a friend or colleague is, “How often do you go into the…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Outlook for Windows App
Earlier this year, Microsoft made its unified Outlook for Windows app available to all users. Eventually, this will be a valuable tool… but it’s not there yet.We recommend waiting before upgrading, as it lacks some key features. For example, if you register for an event and click the link to “add this to your calendar,” it’s…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery: Two Questions Worth Asking
If you live in Massachusetts and own a car, one thing is certain:in order to operate it legally, it needs to be insured. However, as all car owners know, there are many additional — optional— levels of coverage. Consider the option known as “Substitute Transportation Coverage.” As the name suggests, STC provides (some) reimbursement if you have…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tips, Tricks, and Updates: Outlook Calendar Overlays
Many of us rely on multiple Outlook calendars. I’ve got one for my work, another for personal things, and a couple more for specific interests and activities. It can be helpful to compartmentalize different aspects of our lives in this way, especially since certain calendars may only be shared with certain people. But moving back and…
Read MoreWith 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…
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