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How Can We Make Our Cloud Storage Files Easier to Find?
Cloud storage was a great invention. It allows everyone access to the same files, reduces redundant copies on multiple computers, and keeps files easily accessible and sharable from anywhere. But it also introduces

Overcome User Resistance to Multi-Factor Authentication With These Tips
Most companies understand the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for securing their cloud accounts. Employees these days have so many different passwords that making unique strong passwords for all of them is usually

6 Dangerous Factors Causing Ransomware Attacks to Get Worse
Ransomware attacks skyrocketed 485% in 2020. Attacks on large companies like JBS (the world’s largest producer of beef and pork) shut down plants in multiple countries and had widespread impacts. If you think

Improving PC Performance
Improving PC performance is never a bad idea and will often allow you to augment the lifespan of your device enabling you to work more efficiently and get the most use out of

IT Lingo for Dummies
Tech lingo is a constant in today’s world. Having an IT Lingo for Dummies guide can be useful in helping you comprehend the terms and language used every day. From social media to

What is Microsoft SharePoint?
These are common questions, “What is Microsoft SharePoint?” and “What can SharePoint do for my team?” when discussing the functions and uses of SharePoint. It often gets lumped into a vague catch-all category

Windows 365 Was Just Launched. What are the Pros & Cons?
The working environment has gone through a cloud acceleration over the past 18 months. While companies were already moving to largely cloud infrastructure before the pandemic, the need to support a remote workforce

Current E-Mail Scams to Keep an Eye Out For
Phishing attacks are a serious threat to businesses, 75% of organisations from all over the globe experienced such an attack in 2020. Current e-mail scams take many forms, and it isn’t just high-profile

Microsoft Teams vs Zoom: Which is Best Suited for Your Business?
Microsoft Teams vs Zoom, which one is best for your organisation? Video conferencing has increased in popularity over the last year and will likely be a vital component in the business toolkit moving

Are Microsoft Office Macros Still a Security Threat in 2021?
Macros are legitimate code written to automate lengthy and/or complex tasks. They benefit users by streamlining their work and add consistency as well as accuracy. Macros are written to work within a given

Protecting Your Business Against Cloud Jacking
The cloud is now the main place that businesses work. Employees, both in-office and remote, access cloud productivity tools that store much of their business data. Approximately 94% of all enterprises use cloud services, and

Things You Need to Know Before Upgrading to Windows 11
On June 24, 2021, Microsoft made a major announcement. Rather than waiting until a larger operating system overhaul is ready, it’s releasing a “mini-version” upgrade called Windows 11. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn’t as

