Posts by Chris Butler

Microsoft 365 has transformed the way many organizations work by enhancing workflows, collaboration, and efficiency. But like other cloud-based solutions, this line of subscription services is not immune to security risks. Here’s what your business can do to address these challenges. Vulnerabilities in SharePoint Businesses typically use SharePoint Online and on-premises SharePoint sites to store…

Technology enables businesses to work remotely, collaborate more efficiently, and manage their time more effectively. But to achieve these benefits, you need to implement technologies that align with your business’s needs. Here are some things to consider. Change office communication To increase teamwork and productivity, set up instant messaging software such as Slack or Microsoft…

Social media phishing attacks are on the rise, with Facebook being one of the most commonly impersonated brands. Hackers are now employing more sophisticated tactics to steal personal data from social media users. To keep your data safe from them, heed our reminders and tips to strengthen your privacy settings and keep bad actors away.…

The latest Mac models are now built with solid state drives (SSDs), whereas older models have hard disk drives (HDDs), which are slower. Macs with SSDs are much faster than those with HDDs, but speed is not the only benefit of using SSDs for storage. They’re more reliable Most consumer SSDs use NAND flash memory,…

New hardware doesn’t come cheap, which is why many businesses hold on to their old servers long after these machines have stopped being efficient or secure. In this blog, we explain why it’s vital to replace your servers regularly and look at alternatives that offer the same outcomes while helping you save money. When do…

Confused about which Microsoft 365 plan you should procure for your business? Understandable, given how complicated Microsoft packages their business solutions subscriptions. Read on to get a simplified outlook on the different plans and packages available today. Information workers or frontline workers? Microsoft 365 is the obvious choice if you’re running cloud-based business systems, but…

Marketing automation can be a large budget line item for a small- to mid-sized business (SMB). With limited means and resources, many SMBs would rather rely on good old human effort. However, sending emails, segmenting lists, following the buyer’s journey, and performing other essential marketing tasks manually is not just time-consuming, but it is also…

Microsoft Exchange is widely considered to be one of the best email and office support programs for on-premises servers. If you’re looking for a new email server solution, you’ve probably come across hosted Exchange. But what is it and how can it help? Let’s take a look. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is a…

From attacks on mobile devices to ever-increasing types of malware, cybersecurity has never been more challenging. One of the best ways to stay protected is to be aware of cybersecurity threats. To that end, here are five common ways your IT systems can be broken into. 1. You are tricked into installing malicious software There…

When your keyboard has been with you for a long time, it can show signs of wear and tear. You could have a hard time typing even simple words or executing basic commands. Keyboards are relatively inexpensive, so you don’t have to endure the trouble the one you have is giving you. Look for the…