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Office 365 hacking: What you need to know

By Chris Butler / January 22, 2020 /

There really is an app for almost everything — including one that cybercriminals use to hack into businesses’ systems. Cyberattacks have become so advanced that they are now aided by an app, like this one that poses serious threats to Office 365 users. If you’re using Office 365, here’s what you need to know. A…

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Windows 10 Vulnerability

By Chris Butler / January 21, 2020 /

Last week, Microsoft released a security update to fix “a broad cryptographic vulnerability” discovered within its Windows operating system. The bug was first identified and reported by the US National Security Agency (NSA), and should be patched immediately. We are sending you this advisory to make you aware of (and strongly encourage you to patch) a vulnerability identified within certain Microsoft Windows…

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Keyboard shortcuts Mac users need to know

By Chris Butler / January 17, 2020 /

Some Mac users have been using their devices for years without learning many of the most useful keyboard shortcuts. That’s fine, but knowing these shortcuts would definitely make life much easier. Here are some of the most useful ones you should learn now. Minimizing (or “Docking”) the front app window: Command + M Use this…

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Firefox Vulnerability

By Chris Butler / January 16, 2020 /

In a never ending effort to keep our clients aware of known and potential cyber-threats that could impact the privacy, security, and vulnerability of your critical information and data, we wanted to alert you to a recent flaw discovered in the Mozilla Foxfire web browser. Mozilla Foundation released a security advisory to address a critical…

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How to set up secure guest Wi-Fi

By Chris Butler / January 15, 2020 /

Today, Wi-Fi isn’t only crucial for your employees to get work done; it’s also a necessary amenity for your office guests. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to set up guest Wi-Fi, and the latter can result in a frustrating experience for you and your users. So, how do you set up…

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Windows 7 Is Officially Retired!

By Chris Butler / January 14, 2020 /

Today (January 14, 2020), Microsoft ended extended support for the Windows 7 operating system. This means no new security updates or patches will be released, leaving anyone still using Windows 7 vulnerable to potential malware infections, hacking, and general system instability. Many companies (usually larger ones) are still using this 9-year-old system. If you haven’t…

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Save on printing costs with these 5 tips

By Chris Butler / December 27, 2019 /

Managing your print infrastructure efficiently is a quick and easy way to minimize your IT budget. Many small and large enterprises don’t realize that they are using ineffective printing models, but you won’t be one of them if you follow these tips. Replace outdated printers Your outdated and cheap printers may meet the absolute minimum…

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Office 365 add-ons that boost productivity

By Chris Butler / December 23, 2019 /

Microsoft’s Office 365 has made everyday business operations more efficient with programs like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook. As if that’s not enough, it also offers these add-ons that streamline users’ workflow. #1. Teams Teams is ideal for organizations that collaborate frequently. It’s an instant messaging and document-sharing platform which seamlessly integrates with Office…

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Cloud hosting for business continuity

By Chris Butler / December 18, 2019 /

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 this from happening by securing your valuable business data at another location. But all too often, data backup can be too complicated for the average IT personnel to manage.…

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This malware can easily slip through Windows 10 security

By Chris Butler / December 16, 2019 /

Sophos researchers are warning Windows 10 users about a new type of malware that can disable and bypass computers’ security software. Known as Snatch, this ransomware is comprised of a collection of tools, including a separate data stealer. Designed to target businesses, this ransomware forces your Windows PC to reboot in Safe Mode to prevent…

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