Brandon Jackson

Can Office 365 be used offline?

By Brandon Jackson

Microsoft Office 365 has different applications to choose from, and it’s very beneficial for most industries. However, not everyone has access to the internet, at least not all the time. What if the electricity goes out? What if you’re traveling and don’t have access to the internet, but you still need to get work done?

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Is 4 TB enough for NAS?

By Brandon Jackson

Storage is an important key when it comes to saving your information. Whether it’s for personal or business use, you need to be able to safely file and backup documents and any other information you’d like to store.  Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to do this, and it does it securely. NAS…

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What technologies are required to work from home?

By Brandon Jackson

During the Covid-19 pandemic, more people began working from home. Making the switch from working in an office to working from your own home can be overwhelming. What do you need to work remotely? What about working securely?  These are only a few things required to work from home, though it can vary depending on…

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Which cloud storage is the most secure?

By Brandon Jackson

If you’re looking for a cloud storage provider, you must know what it is, how it works, and which one is best for you or your business. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the many different options to choose from. What is cloud storage? Cloud storage is storing data on hardware in a remote location…

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Can hashed passwords be hacked?

By Brandon Jackson

In the world of cybersecurity, a well-known concept is hashing, which is when a system uses an algorithm to modify a password before storing it or checking it against a stored password. It’s a powerful security tool. Let’s dive more into what hashing is and whether or not hashed passwords can be hacked. How hashing…

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Why use Office 365 over Google Apps?

By Brandon Jackson

Office 365 has been around for years, improving as time continues. Google Apps, then changed to G Suite, and now known as Google Workspace, is slightly newer. Both are powerful and feature-filled, and both have advantages and disadvantages. However, generally people in the business world are more familiar with Office 365.

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What are the disadvantages of working from home?

By Brandon Jackson

Working remotely is not a new concept, and it has become even more common within this past year. Businesses and organizations have to make unexpected adjustments to keep their employees and other people from COVID-19. While working from home can have its advantages, it does have a few disadvantages.  Remote work expenses Sadly, working remotely…

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Which cloud storage is best for businesses?

By Brandon Jackson

If you’re exploring cloud storage solutions for your business, you might feel overwhelmed with options. Some programs are free. Others offer tiers of storage options. What should you choose?

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How long should a passphrase be?

By Brandon Jackson

You may have heard that longer passwords are stronger passwords, but is that really the case? What is the best password length for security? How long should a passphrase be? In this quick guide, we’ll go over the basics for creating a secure online password.  The difference between a password and a passphrase The terms…

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What are ransomware attacks?

By Brandon Jackson

Garmin is in trouble. The famous manufacturer of sports, outdoor and fitness technology was brought to its knees by a ransomware attack in mid-2020, prompting days of outages. It’s not the first organization to fall victim to this kind of attack though, and it certainly won’t be the last. Ransomware has grown in popularity in…

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