How can I work remotely, securely?

By John Merrey

Working remotely is very common, but more people are being encouraged to work from home because of the ongoing, challenging events in 2020 and beyond. Organizations have closed down or decided to allow their employees to work remotely as a safety precaution, and that trend will likely continue into the future.

As if the pandemic challenges aren’t enough, employees who work from home are at risk for…

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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 cybersecurity can prevent

By John Merrey

Cybersecurity protection is always changing, as there are also new developments in technology. It helps protect computer software, hardware, and data from cyber threats. Cyber threats can be very damaging to your computer system, and your most valuable information can be stolen. Everyone needs to implement some form of cybersecurity to prevent these things from…

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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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What license is needed for Microsoft Teams?

By John Merrey

Are you interested in using Microsoft Teams? If so, you need the appropriate Office 365 license to unlock this service. Teams has become a highly sought-after communication tool for businesses because of its user-friendly setup and versatile services. Let’s explore which Office 365 licenses are compatible with Teams.

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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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Where is Office 365 installed?

By John Merrey

Office 365 was released in 2011 as a cloud-based version of the popular Microsoft Office product line. Instead of getting new CDs every time Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs update, users enjoy automatic upgrades for a monthly subscription fee. Without the CDs, though, where is Office 365 installed? Are there files on the computer,…

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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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Is LastPass secure?

By John Merrey

LastPass is one of the most popular password management services out there, and it’s trusted by many users. But is it really secure? Why password managers exist Keeping track of passwords for everything online can get hard, so many users fall back on lazy habits like using the same password for everything. That’s horrible for…

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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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