5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office
“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix of having employees both working at the office and working from home. This has become more than a buzzword and is now the reality for many companies.
These benefits of remote teams included cost savings for both workers and employers. It also allowed the company to operate with more flexibility. Improved worker morale was another advantage.
One fact surprised many employers that feared remote work would tank productivity. It actually increased in many circumstances.
How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection
There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for all types of attacks. Ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more launch via a phishing email.
Why has phishing remained such a large threat for so long? Because it continues to work.
Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
Over 25% of all cyberattacks against businesses involve IoT devices. With so many remote workers, it’s important to use this home security tip to create a network barrier between IoT and more sensitive devices.
Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
A laptop with a short battery life can be frustrating. Especially if it started at 4-5 hours, and is now at 1-2. Learn ways to increase battery health and lifespan.
Which Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?
Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack.
With data and business processes now largely cloud-based, a user’s password is the quickest and easiest way to conduct many different types of dangerous activities.
How do you protect your online accounts, data, and business operations? One of the best ways is with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Top 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need to Watch Out For
Smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for many activities. Microsoft estimates that up to 80% of enterprise workload is now done via mobile devices.
In 2020, approximately 36.5% of organizations were impacted by mobile malware. Are you protected?
Signs That Your Computer May Be Infected with Malware
Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to recover from a malware attack.
Early detection is key so you can disconnect an infected device from your network and have it properly cleaned by a professional.
Should I Consider Switching to Microsoft’s Edge Browser? (Top Features)
One of the most important applications we choose is our internet browser. When on a computer or a mobile device, we work in that most of the time because many applications are now cloud-based, so accessing them means going through your browser.
One browser that has steadily been making its way up in popularity since its release in 2015 is Microsoft Edge.
Edge is the replacement for Internet Explorer, but it’s taken a while for it to become mainstream. It seems that now is its time.
Pros & Cons of Using the Windows 365 Cloud PC
Wouldn’t it be nice to access your computer from anywhere without having to drag it around? It’s possible using Windows 365. Find out if a virtual PC might be right for you.
Are Two Monitors Really More Productive Than One?
According to a study by software developer Mavenlink, 73% of surveyed businesses say they spend over an hour per day on average just switching between different apps. When you see those people with two monitors, you may assume they do some specialized work that requires all that screen space, or they just really like technology.
But having the additional display real estate that a second screen provides can benefit anyone, even if you’re doing accounting or document work all day.
What Are the Best Ways to Give an Older PC New Life?
Ready to toss your aging computer out of the window due to performance issues? We’ll tell you a few secrets for upgrades that can speed up older PCs.
What You Need to Know About the Rise in Supply Chain Cyberattacks
Any cyberattack is dangerous, but the particularly devastating ones are those on supply chain companies. These can be any supplier – digital or non-digital – of goods and services.
We’ve seen several attacks on the supply chain occur in 2021 that had wide-reaching consequences. These are “one-to-many” attacks where victims can go far beyond the company that was initially breached…
6 Ways to Combat Social Phishing Attacks
Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential theft. We are very aware of it coming by email, but other types of phishing have been growing rapidly.
In recent years, phishing over social media has skyrocketed by 500%. There has also been a 100% increase in fraudulent social media accounts.
How to Protect Your Online Accounts from Being Breached
Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There’s a price for every type of account from online banking to social media. For example, hacked social media accounts will go for between $30 to $80 each. Learn how to protect your online accounts from being breached.
4 Interesting Cloud Storage Trends to Watch for in 2022
You might have some cool features added recently in your cloud storage service and not even know it. Learn about the latest trends for online data storage.
Microsoft Teams Plan Comparison: Free vs M365 Business vs Teams Essentials
The shift to remote work over the last two years has caused companies to realign their digital tools. Now, many meetings default to being via video conference rather than in person, and working from home has become commonplace.
But for remote working to work without employees feeling disconnected and customers feeling you’re hard to reach, you need to use cloud communication tools. One of the most popular, which has skyrocketed in popularity, is Microsoft Teams.
5 Things You Should Never Do on A Work Computer
Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred when working on your company computer. If you’re in front of a computer for most of your time during work, then it’s not unusual to get attached to your desktop PC.
Important Steps to Take Before You Recycle a Mobile Phone Number
It’s not unusual to change a mobile number from time to time. For example, when you move, you may want a number that is local to the area you just moved to. Companies also may end up recycling mobile numbers throughout their staff as people come and go.
If you don’t properly detach your mobile phone number from all the accounts it’s used with, you can leave yourself open to identity theft, credit card fraud, and other crimes.
Alarming Phishing Attack Trends to Beware of in 2022
In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack. Phishing remains one of the biggest dangers to your business's health and wellbeing because it’s the main delivery method for all types of cyberattacks.
These Google Search Tips Will Save You Tons of Time
Over 2.4 million searches happen every minute on Google. It’s often the first stop people make when they go online. One way you can save time on your personal and work-related searches is to learn some “secret” Google search tips.