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How good is your disaster recovery plan?

By Chris Butler / February 27, 2019 /

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 is by example, and the following real-life case offers valuable lessons. Learn about the DPR audit of a state government office and the knowledge gained from it.…

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What are virtual containers?

By Chris Butler / February 25, 2019 /

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 small business could benefit from reduced computer hardware costs and increased workplace efficiency, it’s time to learn more about containers. What are containers and why are they so popular? Virtual…

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Differentiating Groups, Yammer, and Teams

By Chris Butler / February 21, 2019 /

Yammer, Outlook Groups, and Microsoft Teams have plenty in common. They’re all Office 365 tools designed for sharing files and communicating with colleagues. So what differentiates each from the other and when should you use them? Let’s take a quick look. Outlook Groups With Outlook Groups, every member gets a shared inbox, calendar, project planner,…

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Turn off Windows 10’s invasive settings

By Chris Butler / February 20, 2019 /

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 complained about its intrusive default privacy settings. Reclaim your privacy with these tips on disabling its nosy settings. Turn personalized advertising off For those unaware, Windows 10 assigns each user…

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Fileless malware: The guileful threat

By Chris Butler / February 19, 2019 /

Fileless malware isn’t new and are an increasingly prevalent threat against organizations. This type of malware is not as visible as traditional malware and employs a variety of techniques to stay persistent. Consequently, it can adversely affect your business process and the infrastructures that run them. Let’s take a closer look at how it works…

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Google Alerts: Keep watch on your business

By Chris Butler / February 18, 2019 /

Business technology evolves rapidly that more and more customers are turning to those that can deliver products and services fast. Business owners have Google to thank for creating an avenue to monitor web content so you don’t miss out. Smart businessmen leverage this tool to also monitor their businesses and their competitors. Read to learn…

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Check out iOS 12’s security & privacy features

By Chris Butler / February 15, 2019 /

iOS 12 brings a significant performance boost to both the previous and the latest iterations of Apple mobile devices, but that’s not all it has to offer. It also has an array of new and improved security and privacy features that you can tweak to better protect your iPhone or iPad and the data it…

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PC makers struggle to meet demand

By Chris Butler / February 14, 2019 /

Top PC makers are becoming more concerned as Intel CPU shortages continue to persist. According to several reports, Intel has struggled to keep up with the rising demand for high-performance computer chips, which will affect millions of businesses. Here’s a quick rundown on the Intel PC shortage. Reasons for the shortage There are many contributors…

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How do I maximize my Microsoft Teams?

By Chris Butler / February 12, 2019 /

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 and toggle back to do another. It would be great if completing a task were just a matter of keyboard shortcuts and menu items in a single…

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Which virtualization type does your SMB need?

By Chris Butler / February 7, 2019 /

Virtualization technology is the next big business trend of the decade, as it has already allowed many businesses to improve their operational flow. In this article, we will discuss the different types of virtualization and how they can positively affect your work. What is virtualization? By virtualizing any of the items below, you can trick…

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