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Simple steps to protect data in the cloud
Small- and medium-sized businesses can't afford a data breach. According to IBM’s 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report, a single breach can cost organizations ...
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Sluggish PC? These desktop decluttering tips can help
Everyone needs a fast, reliable PC to work and be productive. A slow computer, however, negatively affects your productivity. One of the many causes of ...
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The importance of security audits
Organizations can't afford to be complacent with their cybersecurity. Beyond installing the latest cybersecurity tools, you need to conduct a security ...
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Power BI helps you make better business decisions
People have always been intrigued by what the future holds. But while seers use crystal balls and tarot cards to get a glimpse of what’s to come, business ...
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Choosing the best cloud computing service model for your business
The cloud is currently a key player in transforming organizations and digitizing IT infrastructures. In the coming years, cloud solutions will be more ...
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4 Data backup solutions for your business
Modern businesses use data in almost every aspect of their operations. Without immediate and constant access to it, organizations will come to a grinding ...
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Don’t get hindered by slow Windows 10 updates!
Keeping up with Windows 10 updates is vital if you want your computers to have the latest features and security fixes. However, Microsoft’s operating ...
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Improve internet security with these easy tips
With over four billion internet users around the globe totaling roughly 59% of the population, the internet is rife with opportunities for hackers to ...
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How Office Delve works
More and more small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are relying on Microsoft 365 as their productivity suite of choice. When this software solution ...
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Leverage your mobile device’s biometrics authentication capabilities
We live in an era of ramped up cyber criminality. Nowadays, attackers don’t just target big corporations and businesses, they also target individuals, ...
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Improve customer data collection with these tips
As businesses continue to use more apps and tools that allow them to collect, store, and process customer information, the amount of data in their systems ...
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How Disk Cleanup can make your PC run faster
Receiving a notification that your computer is running out of disk space can be stressful — or even a real emergency if it happens while you're working ...
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Avoid these 5 bad business security practices
Many small- and mid-sized businesses struggle to protect their data, often neglecting a critical component in their security strategy. If your organization ...
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What’s new with Microsoft Excel?
Microsoft Excel can be used to record inventory, create simple and complex formulas, and manage data. The world’s most popular spreadsheet program is ...
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5 Ways you can benefit from business dashboards
Data dashboards have become increasingly popular for businesses over the past few years. They are a great data visualization tool that gives you an overview ...
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Master Windows 10 with the following tips and tricks
Did you know that the latest update of the Windows 10 operating system comes with many improvements to user experience? Try out the following features ...
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What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?
Smartphones help us complete various work and personal tasks, and, depending on our usage, we may need to recharge them several times a day. But when ...
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Which web browser is the most secure?
Enterprise cybersecurity is a holistic system that involves employing security practices at every level of use. This includes picking out the most secure ...
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Your guide to Microsoft 365 Groups connectors
Microsoft 365 Groups has a nifty feature called connectors, which enables users to link to and get information from third-party apps in Microsoft Outlook. ...
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Reasons why companies should use business intelligence
Your small business’s data is valuable, and utilizing it for growth strategies lets you discover opportunities. One way to do that is to use business ...
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Windows updates and services to watch out for in 2021
Windows users have much to look forward to in 2021. Along with new services, updates for Windows 10 will be released not just to improve its performance ...
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What are two-step and two-factor authentication?
Some data breaches result from the theft of a user’s login credentials. To keep your business safe, you need to implement a two-factor or two-step authentication ...
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Supercharge your office’s chat app
Do the features of your company’s chat application feel limited? With many tasks and people involved in daily work, having a centralized chat app to ...
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Web hosting: A brief overview
Are you looking to create a website for your business? Aside from the design and functionality of your website, make sure to also look into your web host. ...
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Boost revenue by implementing reliable CRM
As a business owner, you know that gaining and growing a solid base of loyal customers is crucial to the success of your venture. Therefore, the effectiveness ...
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Small- and mid-sized businesses need cybersecurity
If your company has recently suffered from a data breach or a ransomware attack, then you know how costly it can be. You lose not just hundreds of dollars ...
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What you can expect from the Windows 10 October 2020 Update
The Windows 10 October 2020 Update, or Windows 10 version 20H2, is rolling out to billions of users worldwide, offering a number of small but important ...
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Microsoft rolls out new admin capabilities
Migrating workflows to the cloud, securing all company devices and software, and ensuring 24/7 data access are gargantuan tasks that IT administrators ...
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How do hybrid clouds make SMBs more flexible?
While small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly adopting cloud solutions, certain concerns such as security and regulatory compliance ...
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Why business continuity plans fail
Even the best managed IT services provider (MSP) can overlook certain business continuity plan (BCP) details. This is why businesses should always be ...
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Keep your data safe with Windows 10’s built-in backup features
Businesses rely on computers for their daily operations, so succumbing to a ransomware attack is devastating. Ransomware blocks access to all data, which ...
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Everyone’s role to play in proactive cybersecurity
As IT security consultants and managed service providers, we are business partners who provide clients with enterprise-level IT. We specialize in overwhelmingly ...
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Fighting phishing scams with Microsoft 365
Microsoft is a known provider of top-tier business productivity software — and its commitment to its subscribers’ cybersecurity is integral to that ...
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How website images affect SEO
When working with web platforms like WordPress, there are three letters that induce anxiety in any business owner: SEO (search engine optimization). It’s ...
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Embrace tech trends and enjoy their benefits early
Tech fads often easily come off as mere gimmicks, but they can actually be an opportunity for your business to optimize processes and save money. To seize ...
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Should you get Windows 10 Home, Pro, or S?
When buying new hardware for your laptop, you have to choose which operating system (OS) to install. And if you go with Windows 10, Microsoft's latest ...
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How to pick a VPN for your business
A virtual private network (VPN) offers a host of security and privacy benefits, especially if you’re surfing the web or transacting online over a public ...
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Nero Consulting Ranked Among World's Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers
Nero Consulting has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings ...
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Tips and tricks to maximize Microsoft Word’s full potential
Microsoft Word remains one of the world’s most popular and user-friendly productivity apps, widely used by businesses and individuals alike. But while ...
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Easy tips to keep your cloud costs down
Moving to the cloud can save your business a lot of money, which explains why the technology is so widespread. But what many business owners fail to realize ...
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Here’s how marketing automation increases leads
Marketing automation has become an essential part of every business’s marketing strategy.
Thanks to innovations in IT, business marketing tools have ...
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Personalize your Windows PC with these tips
Just like its predecessors, Windows 10 is designed to provide a personalized experience to its users. It offers many ways in which you can change your ...
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How you keep your email account safe
Everyone uses email to send and receive sensitive information, making it an attractive target for cyberattacks. The importance of email security is vital ...
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Understanding Microsoft 365 collaboration tools
There are three communication and collaboration tools in Microsoft 365 that provide basically similar solutions for the same problem: Outlook Groups, ...
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Web conversion done right in 5 steps
Are there surefire ways to attract prospects to your website and to convince them to sign up for your product or service? The first step is always to ...
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How to choose the best MSP
Business owners are increasingly realizing the importance of adopting efficient, flexible, and cost-effective IT systems. But as customers’ expectations ...
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Like in physical spaces, desktops need order, too
Imagine a workstation with papers, folders, food, and electronics all strewn around, then having to scour through everything to find an unlabeled thumb ...
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The threat of distributed spam distraction
You wouldn’t think that cybercriminals would carry out their nefarious schemes in plain sight — except that they do and you’ve probably already ...
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Use Gmail with ease with these 5 tips
Gmail’s email management interface is a crowd favorite, owing to its pleasant aesthetics and intuitive design. But did you know that you can still take ...
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Ignore these outdated disaster recovery myths
Disaster recovery (DR) used to be an expensive solution that relied predominantly on tape backups. Today, cloud computing has dramatically changed the ...
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New Microsoft Edge features that will make you want to switch browsers
The latest iteration of Windows’s default web browser was built from the ground up using the same code as Google Chrome. It’s a similar yet entirely ...
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Excellence in Digital Services Award Winner
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nero Consulting has been named one of 11 winners of the Channel Partners Excellence in Digital Services Awards. ...
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It’s time to rethink your password strategy
In 2003, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) stated that strong passwords should consist of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, ...
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5 Tips to work smarter in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook comes with a raft of features that make managing your busy schedule and boosting your productivity easier. If you find Outlook’s myriad ...
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Reasons why your business needs SaaS
Can you afford the software licenses your small business needs? Worried that you don’t have the budget for yearly maintenance costs? For many small ...
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Why it pays to have a good-looking website
In a recent survey of 1,800 customers, 42% said they’re “very unlikely” to purchase from ugly websites. That’s not so surprising. After all, there ...
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4 Tips to boost your Windows 10 PC’s speed
New computers are anything but cheap. For this reason, just because your current Windows 10 computer is taking longer than normal to perform simple tasks ...
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Myths of Desktop Virtualization (Infographic)
For a few years now, virtualization has started to gain dominance as an IT innovation across most industries, allowing organizations to consolidate server ...
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A closer look at fileless malware
To avoid detection by anti-malware programs, cybercriminals are increasingly abusing legitimate software tools and programs installed on computers to ...
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What is VDI and how does it work?
The current global landscape has forced organizations around the world to take the necessary steps to support a distributed workforce for an indefinite ...
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Enabling Virtualization in Windows 10 - Support for NYC businesses
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 set the remote work revolution on a fast track. As explained in our blog “Technologies that every NYC business should ...
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7 Easy ways to prevent data loss in Microsoft 365
Microsoft understands the value of business data and the costly repercussions of losing it. That’s why they’ve released a slew of security and compliance ...
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Can private browsing keep you safe?
Privacy is a precious commodity in this era. Every website you visit or app you download leaves a digital footprint that can be tracked by anyone. Fortunately, ...
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Dress your website for success
When people visit websites, first impressions count. Wow your audience by following our tips.
Make a statement with professional photographs
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Steps for Building a Business Continuity Plan
Nowadays, just about every business department, from procurement to office maintenance, all of us rely on technology, one way or another. Almost nothing ...
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A guide to disabling Windows 10’s invasive settings
Do you feel like your online activity is being spied on? That’s because it probably is — but not by cybercriminals as you might think. It’s more ...
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Monitoring your employees online: Is it a good idea?
The question of monitoring your employees’ computers is a tricky one. Some say such a practice is unethical. But it can also be a way to prevent data ...
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Top IT Service companies in NYC
There's no way to say, "this IT company is the best in New York,” because the best for you may be a mediocre option for someone else. Every Managed ...
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Empower your business with Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 isn’t just a new name for the tech giant’s old product Office 365. The new software comes with chock-full of tools that will empower ...
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What you need to know about HTTPS
Most people don’t question the padlock icon that sometimes appears in their web browser’s address bar. If you’re one of those who didn’t know, ...
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Top technologies every NYC business should have beyond 2020
As things get back to "normal", businesses need to evaluate what worked, what didn't and what’s coming. Practically overnight, organizations across ...
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How MSPs are helping businesses navigate the challenges of COVID-19
IT services are more critical than ever before, proving their value in the face of a health crisis and the abrupt shift to remote working. Here are some ...
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Is Windows 10 blocking the latest update on your PC?
May 2020 Update, the newest iteration of Windows 10, has been released to the public. However, some systems were found to be having some issues with the ...
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New Android malware detected!
If you have an Android device, be careful! An exceptionally dangerous Android malware known as DEFENSOR ID is currently making the rounds in the Google ...
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What is VoIP? Solutions for New York Businesses
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is getting a lot of attention these days, especially from small but fast-growing businesses. At Nero Consulting, ...
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How to enable windows defender? Support for New York Businesses
Here is a quick overview for how to enable Windows Defender in your Windows 10 devices:
Open the taskbar
Click the Windows Defender Icon (Shield ...
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The latest on Microsoft’s update channels
All business users must have access to the latest security and non-security updates in Microsoft 365. But there are businesses that prefer to update their ...
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Should you adopt the cloud during COVID-19?
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners are cutting costs and jeopardizing their organization’s efficiency as a result. If you want to avoid ...
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Back to Workplace Guideliness for Businesses in New York
Managing our businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic continues being one of the biggest challenges of our time. At this stage, a return to “regular” ...
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The importance of having a business continuity plan (BCP)
Many small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners never expect a major crisis to hit their company and are often caught flat-footed when it does. Such ...
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An overview of the May 2020 Windows 10 update
Microsoft keeps to its commitment to innovation, function, and form with its latest iteration of Windows 10, coming out in the last week of May 2020. ...
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Are your business printers protected against hacks?
When it comes to cybersecurity, you probably think of protecting computers, apps, or online databases first and printers last. Precisely because they’re ...
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How do I stop files from going to OneDrive?
Short answer, you can stop files from going to OneDrive in three easy steps:
1. Go to OneDrive settings.
2. Click the taskbar icon > click “More ...
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What is the difference between Office 365 and Office 2019?
As a quick overview, here are the top three differences between Office 365 and Office 2019:
- Pricing: Office 365 is a monthly subscription model that ...
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Say goodbye to Office 365 — and hello to Microsoft 365
Microsoft recently introduced its new Microsoft 365 (M365) Personal and Family subscriptions, which will replace their Office 365 (O365) Home and Personal ...
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A Game Changing Partnership: GameChange Solar Success Story
GameChange Solar is a renewable energy company based in New York City with multiple offices across Europe and Asia. GameChange Solar (GCS) is inspired ...
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COVID-19 won’t keep us apart, thanks to the cloud
Families and communities all over the world have been told to shelter in place. However, despite social distancing measures, people are still able to ...
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The SMB’s guide to staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic
More than being a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is also upending the global economy. Many businesses find themselves facing the grim reality ...
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Another Windows 10 update, another raft of issues
It’s the update season for Windows 10 users. Although it’s normal for us to experience an uptick in support requests during these periods, things ...
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Keep these in mind when shopping for antivirus software
If you think cybersecurity is only for big organizations, think again. Small- and mid-sized businesses often don’t have the budget for expensive cybersecurity ...
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Indicators of a Successful Microsoft Teams Adoption
Implementing O365 to modernize our productivity tools is an investment, and as such, it is critical to define what successful implementation should look ...
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Remote work policy tips for Windows and Office users
With businesses making adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about data integrity of work from home (WFH) setups have multiplied. But as ...
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Can your internet bandwidth handle remote work?
Even before COVID-19, remote working was already quickly becoming the new normal. It took a pandemic to tip the scale, and now most jobs are being done ...
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Could telecommuting be the new norm?
Despite businesses' reservations, remote working comes with numerous benefits, including lower overhead expenses and improved productivity. And with the ...
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Office 365 Implementation Checklist for SMBs
Migrating to O365 might have been planned for months down the line. But with Covid-19 entrance, your business may need to speed up this migration project. ...
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Ways to download and install Windows 10
Microsoft is making it easy for any user to download Windows 10 from its website. This is helpful for those who want to burn it to a DVD for future use, ...
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Security best practices for remote workers
Working from home increases employee autonomy, cuts costs, and ensures the health and safety of the company during the coronavirus pandemic. The problem ...
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Microsoft Teams Tips Every NYC Business Should Know
As businesses in Greater New York City area, and all throughout New York state, adjust to the new normal of working from home, a big puzzle for workers ...
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VPN: A quick way to secure remote work connections
A lot of us are suddenly working from home, but few are taking enough safety precautions. Remember, cybercriminals may take advantage of these circumstances ...
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Technology Checklist for SMB's now Working from Home
You’re home and you’re working. The same goes for your team, and this means everyone.
It won’t last forever (we hope), but it is going to be ...
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Essential tools for remote working
The global pandemic hasn’t defeated many hard-working managers and teams. They’re protecting themselves from the virus, meeting deadlines, collaborating ...
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Cloud services in demand due to pandemic
Providers of cloud-based services are experiencing a steep increase in demand these days, as the COVID-19 pandemic goes global. Because of the pandemic, ...
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Awareness Work-from-Home Deployment Kit
In response to COVID-19, organizations worldwide are implementing work-from-home policies. Yet for many organizations, managing a remote workforce is ...
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How businesses are impacted by COVID-19
Businesses and consumers are facing a lot of uncertainty because of the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the only thing that seems ...
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Microsoft Teams boosts productivity in spite of COVID-19
Microsoft recently released several updates to its Teams platform, enabling users to take advantage of its advanced features to effectively communicate ...
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Autocomplete password risks
Web browsers come with features to improve user experience. One of the most popular ones is auto-fill passwords. These are designed for users to store ...
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OneNote: Microsoft’s most underrated app
The hidden gem of Microsoft Office, OneNote has your digital note-taking needs covered. This piece of software is essentially a digital notebook in which ...
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Why UPS is necessary for network equipment
Fire, flood, storm, and other disasters can lead to power failure and productivity loss. Using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for computers ensures ...
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What is single sign-on and who is it for?
An average business uses over a thousand cloud services. Even if small businesses use just a few dozen apps, securely managing account logins is still ...
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Get rid of these 5 types of PC clutter
Is your Windows 10 PC running slowly? It could be because of all the digital clutter your PC has to deal with. Clutter can impede your computer’s performance ...
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3 Hats a hacker might wear
While not always accurate in its portrayal of hackers, Hollywood does get at least one thing right: there are many types of hackers out there, all with ...
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Workplace Analytics makes your team more productive
Microsoft’s Office 365 Workplace Analytics gives teams a better perspective and control over their members’ productivity. Using the data gathered ...
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Easy steps to make Google Chrome faster
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world with over two billion installs, one billion users, and 53% share of the market. Its speed is ...
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Why a technology business review is vital
Identifying opportunities in all areas of business is vital for growth. However, one area that’s often overlooked is technology. Although it’s tempting ...
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FAQs about bloatware and how to remove them
Ever powered up a brand new laptop straight out of the box and realized that there are already a ton of apps installed that you know you’ll never use? ...
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Make the most of your cybersecurity investment
As cybersecurity incidents become more sophisticated, frequent, and intelligent, experts predict that the global market for cybersecurity products in ...
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3 Excel tips that make life easier
Microsoft Excel is now better than ever, thanks to its extremely user-friendly features. Pull yourself up skillswise by following our three tips.
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AI and eCommerce: All you need to know
If you run or manage an eCommerce business and are wondering how you can benefit from artificial intelligence (AI), you’re in luck. We’ve come up ...
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Find out how virtual reality helps business growth
Technology has always helped business growth. However, with the many innovations available, knowing which to adopt can be bewildering. Virtual reality ...
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Microsoft adjusts how Windows 10 is updated
Having problems with your Windows 10 updates? Perhaps they’re incompatible with your latest driver update. To prevent such issues from happening, Microsoft ...
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Office 365 hacking: What you need to know
With over 150 million active subscribers, Office 365 is, unsurprisingly, on top of hackers’ minds. And now, hackers are using a technique that doesn’t ...
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Why O365 and Surface are perfect together
Surface is comprised of Microsoft’s top-of-the-line laptops and tablets built with touchscreen capabilities, allowing them to integrate with Office ...
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Are you using this WordPress checklist yet?
Many will immediately blame hackers for an extremely slow website or being delisted from search engines, but that’s not always the case. When it comes ...
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Do you need identity and access management?
To defend against cyberthreats, businesses often implement strong antivirus software and firewalls — but both these solutions are not enough. A cutting-edge ...
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Easily sign in with Windows Hello
Microsoft has introduced a convenient and personal way to sign in to your Windows 10 devices. With Windows Hello, you can now log in with just a look ...
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Data security: Prevent insider threats
In the healthcare industry, 58% of security incidents begin with an inappropriate action carried out by someone within the affected organization. Although ...
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How We Rescued A Million Dollars Using The Power of A.I.
It’s 3:35pm on a random quiet Tuesday and all of a sudden one of our customer’s remote employees is tagged as logging in from two different ...
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Office 365 add-ons that boost productivity
Microsoft’s Office 365 has made everyday business operations more efficient with programs like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook. As if ...
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Here are 6 Firefox features you should be using
Firefox is one of the most versatile web browsers today and its potential uses only grow with each new version. Not only is it great for casual browsing, ...
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Cloud hosting for business continuity
Unforeseen disasters can strike at any time, and when they do, your business could come to a grinding halt. Having a business continuity plan could prevent ...
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This malware can easily slip through Windows 10 security
Sophos researchers are warning Windows 10 users about a new type of malware that can disable and bypass computers’ security software. Known as Snatch, ...
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Security audits: Data integrity's last line of defense
Businesses should take every precaution when it comes to data and network protection. Leverage the capabilities of a competent IT partner by augmenting ...
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Power BI’s predictive forecasting
To help you prepare for future challenges and opportunities, Office 365 has predictive forecasting: Power BI’s powerful business analytics tool. Learn ...
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Protect your business data in the cloud
Though touted for its increased security, the cloud isn’t 100% safe from data breaches. A small- and medium-sized business has to be proactive with ...
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Why BI is for everyone
If you’ve managed to convince yourself that only large enterprises have the money to take advantage of Business Intelligence (BI), then think again. ...
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Get Windows 10’s November 2019 Update now
With the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, your desktop or laptop will get some small but important tweaks to its systems. If you haven’t already, install ...
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BYOD security tips
The bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon continues to rise in the workplace. There are a number of benefits and risks that BYOD brings. For it to be ...
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The benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure
Hyperconvergence isn’t something only large enterprises can benefit from — businesses of all sizes should consider this infrastructure strategy. Read ...
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Keep track of work with Google Tasks
Small- to medium-sized business owners and managers lead busy lives. There’s always one task or another that needs their attention ASAP. Thanks to Google ...
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5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail
Microsoft is working hard to ensure that its popular cloud-based productivity suite Office 365 is constantly being improved. Because of the great products ...
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6 Categories of essential cloud solutions
Over the past several years, the debate about cloud technology in business has moved away from “Is it a safe option?” to “How can I move more of ...
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Why businesses should opt for CRM
However good you are at running your business, you won’t get very far without a steady stream of customers. To effectively foster customer relationships, ...
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Free up space with the Disk Cleanup tool
To regain peak performance of your Windows PC, you must remove unnecessary files from your drive by using the Disk Cleanup tool.
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Twitter tips to boost your business
Without a doubt, social media marketing is one of the most powerful methods your business can employ to reach a wider audience. When we think of social ...
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5 Signs of weak enterprise security
As the number of cybersecurity threats increases, many business owners have no recourse but make cybersecurity a priority. But how does one know if your ...
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Should you consider virtualization?
Knowing which technology to use and when to use it is key to boosting productivity and reducing costs. One of the best ways to do this is to virtualize ...
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Office 365 Connectors explained
Within Office 365 Groups, there’s a feature called Connectors. It allows you to link to popular third-party services without ever having to leave Outlook. ...
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3 Ways to browse the net safely at work
Amidst the current climate of malware, hacks, and phishing scams, companies must take precautions when accessing the internet. Without safeguards, browsers ...
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Top 5 business continuity errors
Business continuity plans are designed to protect an organization's critical data in case of a crisis, but employees are also a part of that equation. ...
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Use these Windows 10 tips to boost your productivity
Windows 10 is full of useful features, and more are added every time Microsoft releases an update. If it’s been a while since you’ve familiarized ...
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Make site visitors feel secure with these tips
When customers visit and use your website, engender feelings of trust and security instead of alarm and distrust. Easily improve feelings of internet ...
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Common problems with virtual server backup
Over the years, data virtualization has provided businesses more options to manage their data. However, even virtualized data is susceptible to loss. ...
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5 Gmail hacks to maximize your productivity
If managing your inbox is decreasing your productivity, you're not alone. We all struggle to unsubscribe from outdated newsletters and get ourselves removed ...
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How to fix Office 2019 issues
Microsoft Office 2019 has become one of the most popular productivity suites used by schools and offices alike. It is one of the most sought-after software ...
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Facebook marketing mistakes to avoid
Over the last few years, the number of Facebook users has been growing at an astounding pace, and many businesses are advertising on the platform to better ...
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How to pick the most secure browser
The internet is a Wild West of sorts, as one could never know what kind of threat they’ll come across. This is why for businesses, it’s important ...
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Nero introduces Dark Web Monitoring Services
The Dark Web is a parallel world of underground marketplaces, where cybercriminals trade stolen personal and business information, among other illegal ...
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Top considerations when collecting customer data
Businesses are collecting, processing, and storing data at a breakneck pace, and it’s increasingly difficult to keep up. Despite the importance of business ...
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Windows 10 tools for backing up files
Ransomware attacks are in the news again. Thankfully, business owners are becoming more aware of the damaging effects of malicious software. Companies ...
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5 Ways systems can be breached
When it comes to business IT security, many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often struggle to protect their systems from various cyberattacks. ...
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Virtualization: 3 Aspects you must consider
Look before you leap: Familiarize yourself with these three setup and management concerns before jumping straight into virtualization implementation.
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Why website engagement is a crucial metric
When it comes to website analytics, traffic isn’t everything. Engagement with your site content is a better indicator that visitors to your website ...
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Microsoft Office 2019 or Office 365: The best choice
Microsoft Office is one of the most installed software suites in the world. If you are looking to integrate it into your company, you can either purchase ...
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Top 3 cloud service models
There are countless technology-related trends that come and go, but one of the most important technologies that business owners are sticking with is the ...
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5 Things to avoid when investing in IT
Running a business can be time-consuming, especially if you’re managing staff, looking for growth opportunities, and looking after clients. This leaves ...
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Presenting Microsoft 365
Microsoft has sold Office 365 and Windows 10 to businesses in various ways. While some business owners don’t mind purchasing the two solutions separately, ...
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Avoid online word wars with these reminders
Social media management for businesses can be boiled down to two simple sentences: The internet is full of trolls. Don’t feed the trolls. Read on to ...
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Juice jacking: What is it?
We’ve come to rely on our smartphones to help complete daily tasks, and this has resulted in the need to recharge our phones multiple times a day. But ...
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Virtualization: 10 Critical terms
Virtualization is the act of moving a physical component or bit of software from a physical environment to a digital one that’s normally delivered over ...
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Replace phone scheduling with Bookings
Time is the commodity of service providers — therefore being able to manage it well ensures profitability. To maximize your schedule, use Bookings by ...
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SEO recommendations for website images
Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most difficult and frustrating aspects of running a business. Web services and platforms that provide automated ...
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Data backup solutions for your business
Any business owner worth their salt knows the value of data to business. This is why it’s bizarre that many business owners don’t have a proper data ...
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An ad-free Windows 10 with File Explorer
No matter what version of Windows you’ve got—the free upgrade, the licensed OS, or the Professional version—you will see ads and notifications. ...
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Check the list of free ransomware decryptors
We’ve gotten so caught up discussing ransomware prevention with our clients that we’ve neglected to mention that several strains have already been ...
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Virtualization myths and why you shouldn’t believe them
The intricacies of business technology are not the easiest to understand. Complicated explanations usually lead to misunderstandings, and this is especially ...
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Google puts a premium in mobile searching
When it comes to business-related searches, Google is second to none. But despite being the industry leader in search engines, this powerhouse is never ...
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Change old modes of thinking when migrating to the cloud
Not every business owner who migrates to the cloud achieves great results. As much as the service is touted with words like “freedom,” “productivity,” ...
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Mobile phone biometrics enhances security
Constantly using passwords on a smartphone can be a pain, not to mention a high security risk. Luckily, popular mobile browsers like Chrome and Firefox ...
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How robust dashboards help your business
A dashboard is a business intelligence tool that displays metrics and key performance indicators (KPI) for organizations. Dashboards give you an overall ...
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Windows 10 updates won’t be slow if you use these tricks
Windows 10 users are well aware that installing updates can take a long time. We hear users complaining about it all the time. Why are Windows 10 updates ...
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Safeguarding your social media from hackers
Social media phishing is on the rise. Facebook is one of the most commonly impersonated brands in phishing attacks. Hackers now employ more sophisticated ...
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3 Things to think about when virtualizing your IT system
Specialized IT hardware such as servers, routers, and the like can be quite expensive, but their virtualized software counterparts are way more affordable ...
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Gmail’s proactive anti-phishing enhancements
To this day, cybercriminals still have an old reliable weapon in their arsenal — email. With it, criminals can fool recipients into revealing personal ...
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Tips to address Office 365 security issues
Microsoft’s Office 365 is highly popular among businesses not just because of its robust features and cost-saving benefits but also because it’s widely ...
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How the human cloud benefits SMBs
If the prevalent image of a startup is a couple of guys in a garage (think Amazon, Apple, Disney), the emerging picture of the workforce of the future ...
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7 Video content types you should know
Video content can be a great addition to your post-click landing page. It’s also a nice way to get more out of your marketing campaign efforts. In fact, ...
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Configuring Windows 10 on your laptop
Did you just buy a new laptop? Then it probably has Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 10, pre-installed. Windows 10 is packed with some interesting ...
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Boost your online presence in 4 easy ways
What do customers think of your company? Are they happy with your products? Do you have a good image online? If not, these easy tips will help you reach ...
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Tips and tricks to prevent watering hole attacks
Hackers are getting creative nowadays with their illicit activities, which means the onus is on computer users to take steps to protect their computers. ...
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Watch out for these 3 virtualization mistakes
“Prevention is better than cure,” says the scholar Desiderious Erasmus and it speaks true not only in the medical field but also in technology. To ...
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A look at Office Delve
Microsoft Office 365 is constantly gaining popularity with small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This means the amount of data created by Office 365 ...
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Web hosting defined
Every business, regardless of size and industry, needs to have an online presence these days. To publish your own website, you’ll need a web host. Here’s ...
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Use data analytics to manage backups
The amount of data that the average business manages is unprecedented. And with that shift comes an unavoidable challenge: Deciding which files and records ...
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Clean your desktop to optimize your PC
Have your computers slowed down? As a business owner, you rely on your PC to get work done and keep productivity up. But a cluttered desktop can lead ...
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Distributed spam distraction used for illegal activities
Usually, when victims find out their account has been hacked or hijacked, serious damage has already been done. But there’s a new illegal activity that ...
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Advantages and costs of virtualization
Many businesses find virtualization to be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new hardware. Previously, it was necessary to allocate a new server ...
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4 Useful Google apps you didn’t know you needed
Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube are applications that most smartphone owners know by heart. These cross-platform apps are so popular ...
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Do more with Office 365
You’ve probably purchased Office 365 to be more productive, but things haven’t turned out well. Don’t feel bad since it’s not too late; here’s ...
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Boost your marketing and promotion with social media
Marketing and promotion has evolved greatly through the years, especially in the era of social media. Social media is proving to be the present and future ...
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How to make your WordPress website load faster
Whether it’s food delivery or commute, speed matters. And when it comes to website loading time, this principle couldn’t be more true. Twenty-first-century ...
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Three types of business dashboards
Dashboards allow you to better understand your customers and easily make informed business decisions. But with many types of dashboards out there, each ...
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The benefits of hosted Exchange
Servers can host almost every type of business program, with email being one of the most common. When businesses look for email server services, they ...
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5 Tips for securing your email account
Email is one of the best things the internet has made possible. We use email to signup for websites, apply for jobs, make payments, and many more. But ...
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Licensing issues with virtualization
Software developers make a profit by selling us the best product they can create. When selling pieces of their software in bulk, they offer licensing ...
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Presenting using PowerPoint? Use these tips
Do you find it difficult to keep your audience’s attention whenever you do a PowerPoint presentation? You’re in luck, because we have some of the ...
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PDF management features in Google’s productivity suite
For many business users today, PDFs are indispensable to the day-to-day grind — contracts, eBooks, and marketing collateral in PDF format are just of ...
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Increase your leads by automating SMB marketing
Marketing automation was once a technology reserved for mega-corporations. Fortunately, the IT industry is making business tools cheaper and more accessible ...
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What are the top 5 benefits of a cloud ERP?
As more and more solutions are made available on the cloud, more and more businesses are flocking to use them. One increasingly popular solution is cloud-based ...
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Top features in Windows 10 May 2019 Update
The first major Windows 10 update in 2019 started rolling out in late May, and it is packed with a raft of tools and apps to enhance user experience as ...
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Instagram audience: Turn them into customers
Did you know that your followers on Instagram are a goldmine for potential sales? But posting photos with a few filters is not enough to do the job. Turning ...
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Guarding your company’s data
Some of the most well-known companies in the world have been victims of cyberattacks, including Sony Pictures, Home Depot, Adobe, and eBay. While major ...
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Lower your data center bills
Data centers can be costly, more so if they quickly drain your resources. How much do you spend on them every month? Don’t be afraid to calculate your ...
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Office 365 simplifies calendar sharing
Office 365 receives updates so often that they’re hard to track. But the software suite’s basic calendar functions will always be among the most popular. ...
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Flood-proof your business technology now
In 2018, eight hurricanes left a trail of devastation that destroyed homes and businesses. Things aren’t looking bright in 2019, as experts have warned ...
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Disarm Windows 10’s intrusive settings
Microsoft’s Windows 10 has had the same level of acceptance and success as Windows 7 did. It’s not a perfect operating system though, as users are ...
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Get ahead of cybersecurity with these basic IT terms
If you just called a malware a “virus,” then you are definitely being left behind in digital talk. Knowing a few IT things here and there not only ...
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What are the common challenges of virtualization?
Bad storage, server, and network configurations are just a few reasons why virtualization fails. These are technical in nature and are often easy to fix, ...
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What you need to know about Google Posts
A Google Post is content that promotes your business’ services, announcements, offers, events, product updates, or any content for free. This tool provides ...
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Which Office 365 plan is right for you?
Collaboration, file sharing, and data management are made easier with Office 365. You can use its apps anytime, anywhere, and on any device, but do you ...
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Protection through browser extensions
In these times of internet fraud, phishing scams, and high-profile hacks, you can never be too careful. Even if you think you have enough precautions ...
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Boost office productivity with technology
When it comes to increasing your employees’ efficiency and productivity, technology can provide countless opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate ...
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Keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows 10
Technology is all about making lives easier, and something as simple as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. If you’re using a Windows 10 ...
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Two excellent ways to verify user identity
To keep your network safe from cybercriminals, your first line of defense should be a secure login process. When it comes to verifying user identity, ...
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5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail
Office 365, the cloud-based version of Office, is one of the most popular software suites used by small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) today. With ...
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Organize online sales with an OMS
More and more businesses today are seeking ways to run their operations optimally from top to bottom, a huge reason behind the proliferation of order ...
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Four questions to answer before virtualizing
For decades, business owners believed that servers, data centers, and IT staff were necessary to operate. No one could imagine a workplace without these ...
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10 Office 365 features you need to know about
So you’ve been using Office 365 for your business for quite some time now. But did you know that there are a few nifty features that you can use to ...
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Quickly update Windows 10 with these tips!
It’s absolutely necessary for your business to update Windows 10, mainly for the security patches that will protect your business. Updating basically ...
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Warning signs your computer has malware
With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, ...
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Five design tips to improve your website
It’s not enough for small businesses to have a beautiful-looking website these days. Small business owners must also adopt web design trends that not ...
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Keep your business alive with BCP
Power outages, disasters, and other disruptions are inevitable. Thousands of businesses around the globe are affected by them every year, with lost profits ...
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The vulnerabilities of hypervisors
The efficiency of hypervisors against cyberattacks has earned them a reputation as a reliable and robust software application. But the persistence of ...
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Track activities on documents with G Suite
G Suite allows users to track who viewed a document on the new activity dashboard, as well as the time and date it was viewed. This useful feature in ...
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Are you wasting your O365 subscription?
Even if the subscription model is making more companies look like slow money drains, subscribing to Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 is well worth ...
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Better ransomware protection with Windows 10
In 2018, ransomware was the biggest malware threat to businesses worldwide. Experts say it’s not likely to go away soon. But thanks to Windows 10’s ...
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Should you monitor your employees online?
To monitor your employees, or not to monitor them, that is the topic of this blog post. If you’ve ever considered checking in on your staff’s online ...
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Stand out on social media: Tips for SMBs
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) know that making an impression on consumers isn’t easy. That’s why they develop in-house marketing ...
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Must-have extensions for your Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the most popular and most used browser in the world. And because of its unparalleled speed, user-friendly interface, and powerful performance, ...
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Add minutes to your day with email automation
How many routine emails would you say your sales and marketing teams send every day? If it isn’t that much, is that because you don’t have the manpower ...
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Virtualization: Best practices for newbies
Investing in virtualization will allow a business to enjoy better IT management and huge cost savings. However, virtualization’s deployment process ...
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Boost productivity with these Outlook tips
Microsoft's development team continues to improve and update its Outlook email application, which means some users have a hard time keeping up with the ...
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SQL Server 2008 to reach end of support soon
If your website or databases are still on SQL Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, consider yourselves warned: Microsoft is ending support for these ...
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Cybersecurity and managed IT services
The saying that every company is a technology company is undeniably true, with today’s enterprises unable to function without digital hearts, veins, ...
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3 Reasons why security is better in the cloud
If small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) think cybersecurity is impossible to manage now, just think about what it was like before the internet provided ...
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Google Search hints for a productive experience
With a wealth of information compiled through the years, Google has become the universal information haystack we all rely upon for information, be it ...
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Top ways ERP improves your business
The only way for your business to succeed is for it to keep improving. There are many areas you can always refine, like company policy and customer service. ...
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Virtual DR protects against ransomware
The popularity of ransomware like WannaCry and Petya has encouraged cybercriminals to develop prepackaged malware to sell on the black market. This means ...
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A beginner’s guide to creating Facebook ads
No one can deny that social media has become a powerful online marketing tool. It’s cheaper, more effective, and a lot cooler. It is especially advantageous ...
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Details about Microsoft’s lightweight OS
Reports about a new Windows operating system (OS) called “Windows Lite” is currently making the rounds online. According to insiders, this OS is a ...
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Threats facing financial institutions today
Despite efforts to remain secure, financial services make up 35% of all data breaches, earning the unfortunate title of most breached sector. It provides ...
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Understanding HTTPS
Are you an avid online shopper? Have you noticed if each payment page has HTTPS in its URL lead-up? If you’re not absolutely sure, you might be a prime ...
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How good is your disaster recovery plan?
You may think you know all about disaster recovery plans (DRP) from attending conferences or reading up on the subject. But one of the best ways to learn ...
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What are virtual containers?
Virtual containers are changing the way business IT design and support are carried out, just like virtualization technology did a few years ago. If your ...
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Differentiating Groups, Yammer, and Teams
Yammer, Outlook Groups, and Microsoft Teams have plenty in common. They’re all Office 365 tools designed for sharing files and communicating with colleagues. ...
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Turn off Windows 10's invasive settings
Windows 10 is slowly becoming the operating system of choice because of its improvements over past versions. But it isn't perfect, as many users have ...
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Fileless malware: The guileful threat
Fileless malware isn’t new and are an increasingly prevalent threat against organizations. This type of malware is not as visible as traditional malware ...
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Google Alerts: Keep watch on your business
Business technology evolves rapidly that more and more customers are turning to those that can deliver products and services fast. Business owners have ...
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Yes, you can remotely hack factory, building site cranes.
Did you know that the manufacturing and construction industries use radio-frequency remote controllers to operate cranes, drilling rigs, and other ...
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Invaluable tips for online safety
Let’s be honest, surfing the net in the comfort of your home or with the privacy of a small screen feels safe. However, certain sites could be snooping ...
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How do I maximize my Microsoft Teams?
If you’re like most people, your chat app is limited to asking basic questions or maybe touching base with a colleague. You switch tabs to do one thing ...
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5 social media tips to drive your growth
Setting up a business can be overwhelming, especially now that digital marketing is so crucial. Many small businesses and start-ups find themselves not ...
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Which virtualization type does your SMB need?
Virtualization technology is the next big business trend of the decade, as it has already allowed many businesses to improve their operational flow. In ...
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Take notes the modern way with OneNote
Note-taking is an essential skill for students and professionals. Whether it’s a board meeting, a conference, or a lecture, you will inevitably need ...
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The risks posed by Windows 10 bloatware
Have you bought a new PC or laptop recently? Don’t be too impressed by so-called value-added pre-installed software, as these take up storage space ...
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Autocomplete password risks
Advertisements and “helpful” suggestions based on your internet browsing habits can be troubling. But what’s even more alarming is that hackers ...
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The cloud and virtualization explained
Cloud computing and virtualization are similar but that doesn’t mean that one can be substituted for the other. Each has its own benefits, so it pays ...
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CRM optimization best practices
The effectiveness of your business's day-to-day operations is the best indicator of whether your customer relationship management (CRM) software is performing ...
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The biggest mistake to avoid with VMs
Virtual machines (VMs) make IT resource management effortless. By making a few simple adjustments in your virtualization console, you can easily create ...
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How to get the best out of G Suite
Your business may be already using G Suite, Google’s powerful productivity and collaboration platform. But while your staff may already be familiar ...
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Use Single Sign-On for login efficiency
No matter how valuable your cloud subscriptions are, each new set of login credentials users are forced to create and memorize adds another level of inefficiency. ...
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Our guide to Windows 10 build 18305 for PC
In this Windows 10 build 18305 guide, we'll focus on the most important changes that Microsoft carried out for the 2019 major release.
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Tips on how to manage Google reviews
Getting Google reviews for your business has never been more important. Consumers are scouring the internet for online reviews to help them in their purchase ...
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Why UPS is important in network gear
Storms, floods, fire, and other emergencies can cause productivity loss due to power failure. Utilizing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for your ...
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Mobile device security and virtualization
Securing mobile devices is challenging. They often have privileged access to sensitive data that they connect to via unprotected network connections. ...
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Why you need a VPN and how to choose one
Back in the day, simple antivirus software was all you needed to stay safe from security threats. Nowadays, it takes more than that to protect your online ...
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Workplace Analytics evaluates employees’ productivity
Measuring productivity is an important process in an employee’s performance evaluation. Previously, Microsoft’s Office 365 had MyAnalytics, a tool ...
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Here’s how to make Google Chrome super fast
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world with over 2 billion installs, 1 billion users, and 53% share of the market. Its speed is one ...
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Simple tricks to improve your productivity
When you spend more than eight hours a day staring at a computer screen, it can be easy to lose focus on important tasks. While you can access some of ...
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Serverless computing and its benefits
Small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners make the mistake of thinking all of their problems can be solved by migrating to the cloud. They forget ...
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The latest and greatest Office 365 updates
Office 365 just keeps getting better and better. Check out how these new and upcoming enhancements can improve productivity.
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Windows Hello simplifies logging in
You can now log in faster and more securely to your laptop, tablet, websites, or apps with Microsoft’s Windows Hello. You only have to use your camera ...
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What’s so great about Google Data Studio?
Gaining valuable insights from vast amounts of raw data has never been more crucial to your company’s growth. It allows you to identify operational ...
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Your password may be poor — update it now
For years, we’ve been told that strong passwords include three things: upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. And why wouldn’t we when ...
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It’s time for your business to get SaaS-y
As technology grows, more solutions are available to help businesses cut costs and improve efficiency. One such solution is software as a service, aka ...
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Do ugly websites really cost you money?
No business owner should ever be embarrassed by their website. It’s worth the effort to run through everything with a fine-toothed comb and ensure your ...
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Windows virtualization for Mac use
There are countless reasons to run the Windows operating system (OS) on a Mac computer, but the main one is so you can use apps designed for PC on an ...
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Nero Consulting featured in CIOReview Magazine's special edition of IT Services 2018
We're excited to announce that Nero Consulting has been featured in CIOReview Magazine's special edition of IT Services 2018. Click here to see ...
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Make your life easier with these Office 365 tips
Your company may be done migrating to Office 365, but there’s still a lot you must do. Now that your productivity tools are online via the cloud, there ...
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Windows 10’s declutter tools clean up your PC
Unused apps, error logs, and user bloat are some things that may be cluttering up your computer, causing it to function at less than peak performance. ...
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3 Types of hackers you should know about
What do you call someone who hunts for security gaps in computer hardware and software? A hacker, right? What about someone who presents their findings ...
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Six handy Gmail tips for your business
Time is of the essence, especially for small- or medium-sized businesses. To keep up with your competitors, spending most of your day rummaging through ...
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Back up your mobile devices now
Smartphones have become so advanced that there's virtually no business task they can't handle. Now everyone uses mobile devices to access work documents ...
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What’s better, virtualization or the cloud?
You’ve probably heard of cloud computing, but what about virtualization? Both are invaluable for small businesses, but it’s easy to mix them up. Learning ...
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Google Chrome’s new money-saving warning
The world’s most used browser, Google Chrome, is getting a new update in December this year. Chrome has had numerous versions, but its 71st version ...
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7 easy ways to prevent data loss in Office 365
For businesses, data security is critical. If this information is lost or stolen, it could lead to crippling financial losses, legal disputes, and more ...
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Preparing for Windows end of support
According to NetMarketShare’s September 2018 data, 40.88% of users are still using Windows 7. The popular operating system (OS) is currently on extended ...
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Cloud migration made safe and secure
While many IT providers tout the revolutionary benefits of the cloud, very few address the security aspect of it. The fact is, when you’re using a cloud ...
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The perfect social media match for your SMB
Social media marketing can be tricky simply because there are so many platforms to choose from. Your first instinct might be to choose Facebook because ...
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Protect your browser, protect your business
Any successful small- or medium-sized business today must do two things to thrive: digital marketing and network security to keep its data safe from cyber ...
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Top reasons for technology business reviews
Businesses need technology to be profitable and productive. But not all technologies are capable of delivering on their perceived benefits. To make sure ...
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Containers: Setting the record straight
Although both container and virtualization applications allow users to divvy up software and hardware more efficiently, containers have many advantages ...
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How Office 365 deals with phishing attacks
Microsoft not only builds robust productivity solutions for its customers, but it also prioritizes their security above all else. This year, the company ...
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Cortana commands everyone should know
Not yet using Microsoft’s voice-activated personal assistant, Cortana? You’re missing out on some beneficial, hands-free functionality, like launching ...
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What exactly is proactive cybersecurity?
Most managed IT services providers (MSPs) promise “proactive” cybersecurity consulting. Businesses large and small embrace the idea of preventing ...
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6 Tips to keep your Mac computer safe
Although it is important, security is something that some Mac users overlook. That’s fine if all you do is watch YouTube videos or experiment with Photo ...
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5 Tricks to cut cloud costs
As a business owner, it’s important to be aware of the unexpected costs associated with the cloud and what measures you can take to keep those costs ...
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Reasons your business needs CRM software
Failure to understand your customers’ needs and wants could result in ill-informed marketing strategies. And when your company can’t satisfy their ...
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Optimize Windows 10 with these steps
Although Windows 10 is packed with wonderful new features, it’s far from perfect. Users have complained about storage, connectivity, and update issues, ...
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Explaining the basics of app virtualization
Many IT professionals believe small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owners should leverage the benefits of application virtualization. Some SMB owners, ...
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Office Insider: Get previews of new features
With major improvements like Calendar.help, Outlook, and Surface Pen, you would think that Office 365 has already reached its full potential. With the ...
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Using machine learning for productivity
If you think Google Apps is already doing a great job by making difficult tasks easier, you might want to know how it does that. G Suite applications ...
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4 types of hackers to watch out for
Why do hackers attack? Is it for money, notoriety, or political reasons? As a business owner, you should always try and find out the motive behind an ...
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How to deal with complaint sites
A dissatisfied customer sounding off on a consumer complaint site about how unhappy they are can have serious ramifications to your company’s online ...
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Web conversion made easy with 5 tips
Every marketing channel has best practices. For websites, it comes down to being user-friendly. Without this, even a terrific-looking website may discourage ...
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Ignore these outdated disaster recovery myths
With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. But many business owners still cling ...
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The benefits of hyperconvergence
Diverting funds away from primary business functions to deploy and maintain IT infrastructure used to be hard for SMBs. However, with hyperconvergence ...
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Cloud storage 101: OneDrive vs SharePoint
Office 365 comes with different storage and sharing options to make business owners more productive. Two of these are OneDrive and SharePoint, both of ...
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Windows 10 October 2018 best features
Microsoft releases two major Windows 10 updates every year, one in spring and one in fall. Following Windows 10’s April 2018 update, Microsoft is set ...
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Beware of these social engineering tactics
The Rio Summer Olympics took place years ago, but the hackers who infamously used social engineering to exploit the event are still with us. Although ...
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Which web browser do you prefer?
To access the web when the internet was in its infancy, computer users could only choose between Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Thanks to advancements ...
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AI-based productivity coaching from O365
Office 365 has dozens of productivity-boosting tools that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all of them. One you may have overlooked is MyAnalytics, ...
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4 Tricks for better indexing on Google
Getting your site at the top of Google’s search results is invaluable for generating conversions and entire industries have sprung up around making ...
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5 virtualization options for every SMB
Understanding office virtualization is difficult enough; picking from the long list of software providers that help you achieve it can feel impossible. ...
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How to master Microsoft Excel
You may know how to use Microsoft Excel's basic functions, but have you truly mastered the program? Excel has more advanced features, and here's how you ...
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Quick guide to Windows 10 notifications
Regardless of the app, platform, or operating system, digital notifications are a tricky business. Our devices are overcrowded with software of varying ...
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Best practices for SMB Facebook pages
One point five billion people check Facebook every single day. That’s a lot of potential business for companies that take the time to manage and update ...
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5 Easy tips for preventing data breaches
Keeping your personal and professional information safe from cybercriminals is not easy. It takes constant vigilance and frequent training. There are ...
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Hybrid cloud: Give your SMB more flexibility
When it comes to the cloud, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may be compelled to choose either a private or a public cloud infrastructure. But ...
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Make tech trends work for you! Here‘s how
Have you seen folks wandering around, staring at their phone like it was a map pointing to a pot of gold? Or ordering pizza over a Facebook conversation ...
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3 Tips for Virtualization as a DR solution
One effective Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for small businesses that most people are unaware of is Virtualization. The former is a strategy used to ...
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PhishPoint attack looks like SharePoint
Have you ever received an email that claimed to come from a bank or government office when it obviously didn’t? It was probably a phishing scam trying ...
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Windows 10: Your PC, your way
The Windows 10 interface looks good and is quite intuitive, but something is still missing — your signature style. Microsoft's premier operating system ...
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What are the risks of BYOD?
The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy lets employees use their personal mobile devices to do work for your company from anywhere. This strategy increases ...
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An introduction to G Suite Apps
Google has come a long way since it started out as just a search engine two decades ago. Their most recent development is called G Suite, a cloud-based ...
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How AI helps e-commerce businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting innovation that’s becoming integral to many businesses. Industry experts are even predicting that by 2020, ...
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Is your continuity plan doomed to fail?
Like all things, business continuity plans are not perfect. They have pitfalls that can result in your business’s failure if not taken into account ...
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Controlling security risks of virtualization
Virtualization security often ends up on the back burner, and you probably didn’t even realize how important it is. However, like the rest of your technology, ...
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How to increase retweets on Twitter
Are your tweets not getting enough exposure? While posting regularly and writing bold headlines are important in grabbing the audience’s attention, ...
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Boost productivity with valuable Word tricks
Microsoft Word is the top choice for businesses when it comes to word processing. You can create professional documents and even incorporate tables and ...
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4 ways to speed up Windows 10 for free
Windows 10 users normally complain that their computers tend to slow down after some time. They can add either a faster hard drive or more memory, but ...
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New Spectre-style attack discovered
Cyberattacks continue to evolve at a worrying pace. Just when you think one security threat has been fixed, a more dangerous version of that threat is ...
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The best Chrome extensions for productivity
Every now and again, you get frustrated with your web browser’s limited functionality. But if you’re using Google Chrome, there’s a good chance ...
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4 Ways web monitoring boost productivity
With YouTube, Reddit, and Instagram just a few clicks away, it’s a miracle employees can get anything done during an eight-hour workday. This problem ...
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Here are 5 types of virtualization
Companies of all sizes are embracing virtualization as a way to cut IT expenses, enhance security, and increase operational efficiency. But while people ...
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Best practices for switching to Office 365
More and more small and medium-sized businesses are making the switch from on-premises systems to cloud-hosted Office 365. If you’re one of them, you ...
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How to protect private info on Windows 10
It takes seconds to infiltrate and obtain private information. Although it’s unlikely that Microsoft will cause your business financial ruin with their ...
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Security policies for your business
Businesses rarely address cybersecurity in their company policies. With cybercrimes becoming more prevalent, it's important you inform staff about the ...
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4 must-know facts about the Cloud
Cloud computing has given companies affordable and flexible solutions to deal with rapidly advancing technological demands. However, for the small business ...
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How to get the most from your business data
It’s one thing to collect your business’s data, but turning that information into insights that propel your organization toward growth is quite another. ...
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Google Drive’s productivity secrets
Do you know how to get the most out of Google Drive? As with a lot of technology, most people don’t know all the ins and outs. That’s why we’ve ...
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Quick review: why you need virtualization
With virtualization, you can make software see several distinct computers even if there is only one, or make several computers register as one supercomputer. ...
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New design upgrades to Microsoft Office 365
Office 365 apps like PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel will be getting upgrades over the next few months. Microsoft expects these new features to boost ...
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5 mistakes businesses need to avoid online
Nowadays, business owners have a number of social media accounts used for various purposes, whether it’s to communicate with existing and potential ...
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Get the most out of Bing’s Visual Search
Years ago, Microsoft released a feature for its Bing search engine that lets users upload photos in lieu of text-based queries. It’s a helpful feature ...
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Assess risks before buying new software
The growing market for cybersecurity products is a sign that businesses are taking the issue seriously. But before your company jumps into investing in ...
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Tech-support scammers revive bug that sends Chrome users into a panic
Con artists pushing tech-support scams are once again exploiting a Chrome bug that can give users the false impression they’re experiencing a serious ...
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3 important web content trends
Content is an important part of how you market your business’s website, and it constantly changes based on consumer habits. Today, the average internet ...
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What to do in case of a website breach
Big companies like Yahoo, Target, and AOL are often at risk of data breaches because of the large volume of data they collect and store. And when a data ...
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Situations perfect for virtual desktops
Managing an office full of computers and mobile devices is a nightmare especially in regulated industries. But with a virtualized desktop infrastructure ...
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Boost Productivity With 7 Office 365 Add-Ons
Microsoft Office 365’s numerous productivity-boosting apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook have allowed businesses to meet client ...
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Windows 10 Redstone 5: What to expect
Every major update of Windows generates excitement among its users, and the upcoming Windows 10 Redstone 5 is no exception. Scheduled for release in the ...
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SMB routers targeted by VPNFilter malware
Earlier this year, news broke that a malware strain named VPNFilter was infecting hundreds of thousands of devices. If you didn’t act then, now’s ...
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Apple WWDC 2018: News and updates
The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has developers meeting and joining discussions with more than a thousand engineers from Apple. What new products ...
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Google Pixel 3 news and early predictions
Google has been hitting their stride with their smartphones in recent years. When the first Google Pixel was released, many tech experts and consumers ...
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Hide & Seek malware: What you need to know
What’s the worst thing that could happen to your Internet of Things (IoT) devices? If you guessed ‘getting infected with malware,’ you’re right. ...
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Chrome: From HTTP to HTTPS
Within the last year, Chrome has helped users understand that HTTP sites are not secure. More websites use HTTPS, a safer protocol, than ever before. ...
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The dangers of app overload in businesses
Blessed are today’s businesses for having the benefits of technology to make operation more
efficient. Apps have been a big help in streamlining business ...
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Facebook: 4th favorite choice for teens
Facebook is no longer the most popular social media platform for US teens. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Center, only 51% of US teens aged ...
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Virtualization: Common misconceptions
Small businesses can accomplish a lot by implementing virtualization technology on their office IT network. Unfortunately, many SMBs shy away from it ...
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Office 365 will block Flash by 2019
Microsoft recently announced plans to eventually stop the activation of Silverlight, Shockwave, and Flash content in Office 365. This is not just the ...
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Tips and tricks on Windows 10
If you think you haven’t maximized all that Windows 10 has to offer, you’re probably right. Windows 10’s recent updates include a few small but ...
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Mitigating healthcare insider threats
The healthcare industry is unique in that the biggest data security threat comes from insider breaches.The main reason for these unauthorized hacks is ...
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Nation-state hackers inflict destructive malware
A destructive, new malware has surfaced in at least 500,000 home and business routers across 54 countries. Security researchers warned that the infected ...
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How to configure your new Windows 10 laptop
Got a new laptop? Windows 10 includes some wonderful features along with a revamped interface for Microsoft's operating system. No matter how experienced ...
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WordPress security updates: Yay or nay?
WordPress (WP) websites play a crucial role in establishing a business’s online presence. One way WP developers keep business owners safe and happy ...
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Can AI empower customer service agents?
Imagine having artificial intelligence assistants (AI) like Siri or Cortana as your company’s customer service agents. It sounds fantastical now, but ...
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Android P: Top Features You Must Know
The days of Android Oreo being the latest operating system for Google's mobile platform are numbered, as the search engine giant gave a sneak peek to ...
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Virtualization is not the same as the cloud
Virtualization and cloud computing are two technologies that have long been confusing business owners. But that shouldn't be the case. Understanding the ...
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Outlook gets new features
The new Outlook features can help you manage your time, respond to emails, take care of important things and more. Also, new upcoming features will connect ...
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What you must know about Google I/O 2018
Google I/O 2018 is over, and the conference was packed with announcements. After CEO Sundar Pichai started the event by reminding the tech industry to ...
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Keeping files secure with Windows 10
Ransomware brings a world of trouble to any business. From operational disruption and revenue loss to total shutdown, no company is spared. That is why ...
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Leave no room for hackers to operate
For most people, social media is a convenient way to stay in touch with family and friends. For a small group of people, it’s an opportunity to profit ...
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How to make social media marketing work for you
Regardless of your company's size, social media marketing is a valuable tool you can't afford to ignore, especially if your business is brand new to the ...
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Best new features in the updated Gmail
Aside from a new look, Google introduced substantial improvements to Gmail, including functions that let you enable confidential mode, snooze emails, ...
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How Cloud Backup Helps Your Business
New threats to businesses’ precious employee and customer data emerge every day, so the only surefire way to protect your files from viruses, theft, ...
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5 Things End-Users and Admins Can Do in Slack That Risk Data Leakage
Cloud-based collaboration apps like Office 365 and Slack have made remote working a possibility. But as SaaS (Software as a Service) is constantly ...
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Having problems making virtualization work for you?
Do you have issues with enabling virtualization on your computer? Although this technology is known to be easy to implement and is supported by most modern ...
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Social Media and HIPAA Compliance
Before Social Media platforms like Facebook went live, HIPAA was established to protect the privacy of medical providers and their patients. And although ...
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Office 2019 and Office 365 no longer features OneNote
The Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of OneNote will now be the only app available for Windows 10, as Office 365 and Microsoft Office 2019 will ...
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Simple Tricks to Create More Windows 10 Space
More room for documents and files on your desktop means more time and freedom to enjoy your Windows 10 device. Unfortunately, as total file size gets ...
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Is your data safe from the Facebook data breach?
Businesses have made lots of money using social media to engage with current and potential customers for years now. But after a recent breach, some users ...
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Advantages of Outsourcing IT Through Managed Services
As IT infrastructure is further diversified and more security threats emerge every year, many Small Midsized Businesses (“SMBs”) have begun to look ...
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Biometrics Authentication for Mobile Devices
Having to use passwords constantly can be a pain (and a high security risk) to many of us. Luckily, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox have recently agreed to ...
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How connectivity impacts mobile workers
Mobile devices, such as smartphones and laptops, have changed the landscape of business organizations everywhere. Nowadays, businesses arm their workers ...
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Things you didn't know about virtualization
In the past decade, virtualization has been considered one of the most cost-effective business solutions. It’s supposed to prevent unnecessary hardware ...
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Microsoft improves security in Office 365
It’s becoming more and more difficult to ensure privacy and security in the applications we use today. Microsoft is well aware of the anxiety that Office ...
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Microsoft rolls out flashy Windows update
The Spring Creators Update for Windows 10 will begin rolling out soon, and unlike its predecessors, this one can be installed in under half an hour. It ...
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What are watering hole attacks?
When talking about cyberattacks, the first one that usually comes to mind is phishing, a scam that uses email to spread malware or steal personal information. ...
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How to set up your G Suite activity dashboard
Last March 2018, Google updated G Suite by adding a new activity dashboard to Slides, Docs, and Sheets. It allows you to see the accounts that viewed ...
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Is your cloud solution going over budget?
The cloud is the perfect solution for small- and medium-sized businesses like yours. For a small monthly fee, you get access to cutting-edge technologies ...
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Non-financial blockchain solutions
Despite internet connections that deliver information to the other side of the globe in milliseconds, countless industries still rely on slow and inefficient ...
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Protect your Facebook data with these 3 steps
Facebook users woke up to a nightmare when they heard that the social media giant and associated app developers were selling their sensitive data to companies, ...
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Virtualization and Windows Server 2019
Microsoft’s Windows Server operating systems are complicated enough to warrant their own certification program. However, small businesses can take ...
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Top 6 new features for Microsoft Teams
Are you using Microsoft Teams to streamline communication between your employees? If you are, get ready to enjoy a more convenient workplace chat platform. ...
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New accessibility features in Windows 10
Microsoft is all about improving the user experience, and this time they’re focused on improving its OS’s accessibility features. Windows 10 users ...
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Gearing up for phishing scams in tax season
Paying and filing taxes is already annoying without the threat of refund fraud or identity theft. But phishing schemes, especially during tax season, ...
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What private browsing can and can’t do
As you surf the web, it’s nearly impossible to keep your internet activity completely private. Certain websites collect personal information for marketing ...
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Quick recoveries with external IT support
Small-business owners with limited financial resources have to manage their office IT on their own. Although this might work for a while, it can grow ...
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Hypervisors: potential risks and threats
The virtualization trend is still going strong, offering businesses streamlined resource management and massive cost-saving potential, but just like every ...
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Google’s AI helper gets new features
As with any trade show or conference in which Google participated the last few years, the South by Southwest (SXSW) expo witnessed another unique exhibit. ...
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How to optimize Office 365
Out of the hundreds of Office 365 tools available to you, you’re probably using only 10-15% of them. This could be due to a lack of training or an unfamiliarity ...
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What’s causing slow Windows 10 updates?
All Windows 10 updates come with security fixes, exciting new features, and other assorted improvements, so it’s extremely important to install them ...
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Equifax finds more users hit by major breach
Everyone thought the worst was over when credit-reporting agency Equifax revealed that the credentials of 145.5 million people in the US were leaked. ...
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How to leverage social media effectively
Have you decided to build up your web presence and attract new customers using social media? Here are five tips on how small- and medium-sized businesses ...
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Google Drive now allows comments on MS files
Google applications mostly comprise collaborative tools that are regularly updated to address your growing needs. With their new Google Drive update, ...
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Safe web browsing requires HTTPS
How many times this month have you paid for something online using your credit card? Was each payment page secured by HTTPS? If you’re not 100% certain, ...
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Virtual desktop or Container: How to choose
It’s getting harder and harder for small-business owners to make informed IT decisions. There’s a paradox of choice as the market becomes overrun ...
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Tricks to make you work smarter in Outlook
Email users are always looking for a better way to organize their inboxes, personalize their email signatures, or streamline group communication. Fortunately, ...
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The difference between Windows 10 versions
Buyers are not short of choices when it comes to Windows products. Apart from the long list of apps available in the Windows store, they also have to ...
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Chrome users panic as new scam spreads
During the previous quarter, fake Chrome notifications urging users to dial a tech support number have grown dramatically. Research reveals that this ...
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Using Cortana to Organize Business
You are probably already aware of Cortana, the Windows 10 AI personal assistant. Did you know that you can use it to improve the efficiency and productivity ...
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Single Sign-On: The Answer to User Management
Everyone hates making passwords. From complexity requirements to minimum lengths, each new account brings its own set of headaches. If this problem is ...
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Google Updates Chrome with New Features
As both an internet user and a business owner, you need to know how to get the most out of your web browser. If you want to see Google as a business tool ...
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Beginner’s guide to virtualization
Deciding to invest in virtualization technology is one of the easiest decisions you can make. By consolidating computing resources into physical servers, ...
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Microsoft updates apps for Apple devices
Microsoft has announced updates, including new capabilities in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for iOS and Mac. Office 365 subscribers can now easily ...
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Facebook announces News Feed change
Facebook recently announced a big change to its News Feed. In response to the backlashes it has been receiving -- mostly due to allegations of how social ...
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Reclaim your Windows 10 privacy
The advent of social media has enabled advertisers to target their consumers better than ever before. But, are you aware that your operating system could ...
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Don’t fall for distributed spam distraction
One of the most frustrating things about using email is seeing dozens of spam messages every day. Fortunately, they’re just minor annoyances that are ...
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Virtual DR for ransomware protection
The massive success of ransomware like WannaCry and Petya have spurred other cybercriminals to develop their own ransomware and sell it on the black market. ...
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Microsoft unveils 4 search features for Bing
Thanks to a recent update from Microsoft's Bing search engine, finding answers to your questions is no longer an issue of phrasing or syntax. Read on ...
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Microsoft’s free virtualization upgrade
One of the greatest things about cloud-based virtualization is that updates are rolled out by providers and don’t require end users to do anything. ...
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Groups, Yammer, and Teams defined
While most Office 365 apps serve a unique purpose, tools like Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams can all be used to communicate and collaborate ...
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Windows releases a new patch for PC users
Two vulnerabilities, known as Meltdown and Spectre, have been found affecting almost every Windows desktop and server. Computers affected by these two ...
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Enlist IT help when installing CPU updates
When it comes to security updates, time is usually of the essence. The longer you wait to install a fix from a vendor, the higher the risk of being compromised. ...
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Critical browser vulnerabilities discovered
According to security researchers, a bulk of the world’s computer processors have gaping flaws. The flaws, grouped under the term ‘Spectre,’ affect ...
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Should you use UPS for your network gear?
Smart business owners use uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for emergency situations like a storm, fire, or other disasters. Often, a UPS is deployed ...
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Virtualization services safe from CPU flaws
You may have seen headlines highlighting the dangers of two recently discovered hardware flaws: Spectre and Meltdown. They create incredibly technical ...
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Use Google Search like an expert!
Everyone is familiar with Google Search, and most of us use it every day to find the information we need. Ironically, very few people know how to make ...
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When Pre-installed Apps Create Risks
Bloatware is generally considered harmless, but what about when these unnecessary apps turn into a security risk? A recent report shows that a pre-installed ...
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New AI-driven Features For Office 365 Users
Enriching Office 365 with more everyday AI functionalities, Microsoft has introduced ‘Insights Preview’ to MS Excel, ‘Acronyms’ feature for MS ...
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Beware of what you save in web browsers
Passwords are a double-edged sword. If you make them too simple, they’ll be easy to guess; if you make them too complex, they’ll be impossible to ...
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5 social media trends to watch for!
With the tug-of-war between mammoth social media platforms for daily users, 2018 is poised to become the biggest year for technological advancements in ...
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What to expect from hybrid cloud
Hybrid cloud got off to a slow start when compared to public cloud. However, as more business owners realize the unique flexibility it has to offer, the ...
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2017’s most valuable IT solutions
It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate last year’s technology investments and make adjustments for the year to come. Whether 2017 left you with ...
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Will Containers change IT?
If you’re deterred by heavy-duty full machine Virtualization, then the open-source container platform developed by Docker is something you might want ...
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Microsoft Teams tips and tricks
If you think Microsoft Teams is good only for business instant messaging, you’re missing out on a plethora of features Teams has. Microsoft’s chat ...
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Windows 10 testers get new features
With the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators update, users received an array of new features and improvements, including a streamlined Edge browser, ...
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Phishing alert: scammers now use encryption
When you visit an encrypted website, the connection between the source of the web page and your browser is secure. Encryption ensures users’ browsing ...
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Gmail equipped with new add-ons!
Google announced at its I/O developer conference back in March that it will be launching some new extensions for Gmail. The tech company has kept its ...
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IAM benefits for your business
Your employees access applications and confidential business data every day. Hackers, on the other hand, are trying to do the exact same thing but for ...
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The many faces of virtualization technology
Not too long ago, the cloud was the money-saving IT trend for consumers and business owners. Now, that title goes to virtualization technology. It’s ...
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Facebook Messenger: The Key to Growth
With over 1.3 billion monthly active users, Facebook’s Messenger app is an unprecedented success. Facebook is now looking to fully utilize the potential ...
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Microsoft Office made easy!
Microsoft is known for their easy-to-use products. But did you know that behind Office’s simple-looking user interface lie many in-depth features? From ...
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Say goodbye to pre-installed crapware
A newly bought PC with a heap of unwanted pre-installed trialware is a nightmare for us all. Once it’s on your computer, it will either keep urging ...
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VPNs: Why you need them
Installing powerful antivirus software and setting strong passwords are no longer considered the bare minimum in cybersecurity. With hackers, government ...
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Try out Microsoft’s newest releases today!
At Microsoft’s 2017 Ignite conference, three new apps were announced that help small businesses streamline everyday tasks. The apps -- Connections, ...
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Chrome Cleanup tool’s enhanced features
If the browser you’re using can’t guarantee your safety, you could be one click away from downloading malware into your computer. Although it’s ...
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Don’t waste money on fleets of VMs
Server virtualization allows you to deliver computing resources to workstations in your network. Those resources are packed into virtual machines (VMs), ...
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Microsoft simplifies Outlook on desktop
Microsoft recently announced that it’s revamping Outlook’s user interface and improving certain features. The redesign is aimed at decluttering the ...
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Boost your job listings via Google!
Whether you’ve lost an employee or are looking to bring in extra help, you need to get your job listings posted on the right platform. If you’re not ...
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Google releases year-long security study
Your passwords are the gateway to your files, money, and identity, so it’s no surprise that hackers are constantly trying to steal them. Most cybercriminals ...
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No more passwords: Windows 10 knows your face
Passwords are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Microsoft’s Windows Hello feature, for example, allows you to unlock your device by simply glancing ...
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Use Google search to schedule appointments
For most people, Google is the first stop when searching for a specific business. And in some cases -- like searches for gyms and beauty salons -- people ...
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Save space with OneDrive’s new feature
Good news for OneDrive users: When your local storage has run out of space, you’ll no longer have to waste time and energy going through all your stored ...
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The ultimate guide to manage Google reviews
Strategies for attracting new customers are always changing, and Google is shaking things up yet again. Apart from well-placed keywords and link-worthy ...
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Is serverless computing as good as it sounds?
The next big thing in cloud computing is capturing small-business owners’ attention, and it’s easy to see why. Even after migrating to the cloud, ...
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New Office attack method puts users in danger
From cloud hacks to malicious macros, hackers are becoming more creative in how they breach Microsoft Office. And although Microsoft releases security ...
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Follow Me: Windows 10 Cortana enhancements
Windows 10 users heavily rely on the Tips and Get Started features to assist them. Good news could be coming their way with a possible launch of a Cortana-guided ...
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Hackers KRACK WiFi security
For ages, most people assumed that setting a strong password on their WiFi router was enough to prevent cyberattacks, but recent events prove otherwise. ...
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Cisco to predict IT failures using AI
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are not the only ones dabbling with AI and machine learning. According to Cisco, these technologies might be key to the ...
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Dropbox introduces Smart Sync and Showcase
Stop transferring files from your full local hard disk and start working -- this seems to be Dropbox’s new tagline for its newly launched feature, Smart ...
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Protect your devices with virtualization
With cybersecurity threats targeting small and large businesses, solutions that protect mobile devices are no longer a niche service. More work is being ...
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Updated Microsoft Office coming soon
Which version of Microsoft Office does your company use? 2010? 2007? Even the newest versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel are from three years old, ...
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Exciting updates from Microsoft’s conference
In Microsoft's latest conference, the company has launched brand new software bundles together with bargain-priced Windows devices for schools and businesses; ...
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Your passwords are not secure
A password policy designed for federal agencies must be secure, right? Surprisingly, that hasn’t been the case according to the National Institute of ...
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5 computer tips that add hours to your day
There are only so many hours in the workday, so making the most of your time is vital. If distracting websites, unorganized files, and cluttered inboxes ...
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Handy updates in Google’s website creator
Does your business rely on internal websites and “wikis”? If so, you might want to use Google Sites, a design platform that makes it easy for G Suite ...
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Why you shouldn’t write off Firefox
Mozilla, the creator of Firefox, has spent some time and energy on projects that ended up going nowhere. But this time , they seem to have found their ...
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How do I kickstart my Facebook ad?
Facebook’s not only for posting cat photos, complaining about restaurants, or stalking your ex, it’s also an incredibly effective advertising platform. ...
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Virtualization vendors work together
Until recently, business owners had to choose between cloud-based virtualization and on-premises virtualization. Although implementing either option from ...
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How to avoid entrepreneurial hackers
Another Windows security vulnerability has been released, and it looks as though it will be only a few weeks before the next one arrives. How do we know ...
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Office 365’s web app launcher gets an update
Even with all the productivity tools available within Office 365, using several apps at once is not always easy. With Microsoft’s new web app launcher, ...
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Equifax sheds light on incident response
What would you do right now if you discover that your business’s database is hacked and a huge number of your customers’ data gets leaked? Speechless, ...
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Top reasons why you should consider ERP
When small- and medium-sized businesses expand, they need tools that can support their growth. For many, this includes cloud productivity software and ...
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Why your business should get SaaS-y
How much does your business pay for software licenses? What about the annual maintenance costs? For most SMBs, software investment has long been a significant ...
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Virtualization and disaster recovery plans
Preparing your business for every type of disaster is critical. Even if you weren’t affected by this year’s historic hurricane season, earthquakes, ...
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My Workspace: Office 365 tool for Mac users
Mac users can now access their Office 365 apps and files with My Workspace, Microsoft’s handy new tool for macOS. Although in its early stages, My Workspace ...
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Windows 10 makes decluttering easy
You may be surprised to know how many unnecessary files, or what we’d call “clutter,” are stored on your PC, causing it to perform at less than ...
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End of support for Google Drive app
Google’s long-standing productivity suite, Google Drive app, is getting parked. No, this is not a joke and it comes as a surprise to us too. But what ...
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Office 365 users face new phishing scam
With the popularity of Office 365, hackers are trying to find new ways to exploit its users, and they’ve come up with a new idea: a credential-harvesting ...
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6 ways to flood-proof your business IT
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have already caused billions of dollars in damages, but hurricane season is far from over. Experts are predicting that there ...
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Useful features on the new Outlook.com
Along with a new, clean look, Outlook.com introduces improvements that will make you and your staff’s lives easier. A more convenient mail sorting system, ...
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Protect yourself from this Facebook threat!
Despite the apparent break from international ransomware attacks, hackers are still keeping themselves busy, this time using an adware campaign that could ...
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Virtualization 101: Running Windows on a Mac
If you own an Apple computer, you might think it’s impossible to install Windows-based software on it. But with operating system (OS) virtualization, ...
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How to use OneNote like a pro
Can you list all the apps in the Microsoft Office suite? Did you forget OneNote? It’s often overlooked, but Microsoft’s note-taking app is incredibly ...
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Microsoft’s latest patch fixes critical Windows security issues
Every month, Microsoft releases a large number of fixes and improvements for Windows. The latest August patch includes fixes for 48 vulnerabilities, with ...
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Locky-type ransomware is attacking systems
A new, Locky-type ransomware is currently infecting tens of thousands of computers worldwide. It uses the same code from the 2016 version to encrypt users’ ...
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The values of Amazon AppStream 2.0
Success is not just about putting in the hours, but also being adaptive and investing in the right tools to improve outputs. Keeping work confined to ...
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What can users expect with Microsoft Edge?
Microsoft Edge has replaced Internet Explorer as the default web browser on Windows 10. Edge offers plenty of new features that optimize web searches ...
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Containers will soon be much easier to manage
Microsoft continues to be one of the biggest names in virtualization, and with its most recent announcement about a new type of container technology, ...
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Microsoft adds new Office 365 apps for SMBs
Office 365 is the ideal productivity tool for small- and medium-sized businesses. It’s cost-effective and receives plenty of support and upgrades from ...
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Enterprises features in Windows 10 update
In Microsoft’s Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 business users can expect a better, more secure operating system. Since introducing new features to ...
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It’s time to redefine the word “hacker”
What do you call someone who hunts for security gaps in computer hardware and software? A hacker, right? What about someone who takes their findings to ...
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Google’s 2-Step Verification sign-in
Google wants users to use a prompts-based 2-Step Verification sign-in instead of the SMS two-factor authentication. This is partly because the National ...
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How to make the most of your CRM
Building a rapport with customers has never been easier with customer relationship management (CRM) software. You can track contact information, buying ...
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Speed up your cloud computing with Google
Advancements in business IT have always been driven by a need to get more done, in less time. It used to be about how fast your employees’ computers ...
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Enhance content through social media
When social media is used correctly, marketers can better understand their target audience and thus create better content and deliver it more effectively. ...
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Citrix integrates with Google Cloud
With feature-rich cloud applications like Docs and Slides in G Suite, users can work whenever and wherever they want from any internet-connected device. ...
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Showdown: Office 2016 vs. Office 365
Understanding how Microsoft 2016 and Microsoft 365 differ and deciding which one is right for your business can be difficult. After all, they both have ...
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Microsoft 365 is here!
Are you bothered by the fact that Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 10 are sold separately? If that’s the case, you’re not the only one, and thankfully, ...
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Steer clear from these types of malware
Did you know that viruses, ransomware, spyware, and trojans are all categorized as types of malware? Having been around for decades, these cyber threats ...
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Easily back up and sync with Google’s new app
For many businesses, applications like Google Drive are heaven-sent. They make managing files and photos much easier and safer than manually saving them ...
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Six Gmail tips you should start using
24 hours seem to pass by in the blink of an eye, especially if you’re a small-business owner. In order to stand a chance against your competition, the ...
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Amazon Web Services’ new virtual desktops
If your business is considering cloud virtual desktops, you’ve undoubtedly looked into Amazon Web Services. AWS offers one of the most reliable and ...
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Microsoft enhances Workplace Analytics
Microsoft’s Workplace Analytics is a handy tool for managers who would like to assess their employees’ performance using data from Office 365 programs. ...
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Do you know what Google Posts are?
Google Posts was originally intended for the candidates of the 2016 presidential election. After a couple of months, Google decided to release it to a ...
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Microsoft’s protection plan for Windows 10
Microsoft has created new security features for Windows 10 users. This update is a response to the global outbreak of ransomware attacks such as WannaCry ...
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Beware: Nyetya is worse than WannaCry
The cyber community hasn’t fully recovered from the WannaCry ransomware attacks, which struck businesses and organizations in May. Now, a Petya ransomware ...
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Productivity tip: email automation
If you have ever received what looked like a personalized email from a huge corporation, there’s a good chance it was actually written with the help ...
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Your SMB needs these Facebook tools
Facebook is like a Swiss Army knife, practical and featureful. But did you know that Facebook has hundreds of built-in marketing features that 1.8 billion ...
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Chrome ad blocker is coming
Chrome users have something to look forward to next year: an ad blocker. While this might not sound like the most exciting release from Google, it’s ...
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How does virtualization improve business?
Truly understanding the ins and outs of virtualization is not for the faint hearted. It’s a complicated field that is constantly evolving, but one thing ...
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Microsoft to Upgrade Office 365
Rather than issuing updates three times a year -- February, June, and October -- Microsoft is slowing things down for Office 365 ProPlus. Now, users will ...
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Windows XP receives security update
Support for Windows XP ended in April 8, 2014. This means that Microsoft has stopped providing updates, security patches, and technical assistance for ...
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Worrying evidence of poor router security
Adding to the list of reasons to outsource your network security to a certified IT provider, a recent CIA leak shows just how vulnerable most network ...
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Office 365: Increase ROI with Power BI
It’s rare that business owners have a chance to get move value out of their existing IT solutions without investing more resources in them. But with ...
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5 tips to keep the Cloud cost-efficient
As a business owner, it’s essential that you are aware of the hidden costs associated with the Cloud and what measures you can take to keep those costs ...
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New anti-phishing features for Gmail
Over the years phishing -- a social engineering attack that uses seemingly innocuous emails to trick victims into giving away personal information or ...
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Common misunderstandings about containers
Business owners stand to gain a lot by taking the time to understand emerging IT trends. In the case of containers, it’s an opportunity to reduce costs, ...
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Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10
Since its release back in 2015, Windows 10 continues to see updates and new features. This time, users are greeted with some new keyboard shortcuts that ...
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6 tips to get the most out of Office 365
Microsoft’s Office 365 comes with a broad range of tools that will make you and your colleagues more productive. It has simultaneous co-authoring features, ...
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Why most business routers suck (or why NERO thinks Meraki rocks!)
I've been meaning to write this article for a few years now but each year I think to myself that it would be offensive to business owners (my prospective ...
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How to market SMBs with Pinterest
The waitlist for Pinterest’s latest “DIY Promoted Pins” tool is proof of how eager small- and medium-sized businesses are when it comes to social ...
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