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New Microsoft 365 phishing scam is smarter than ever… here’s how to protect your business
Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of Microsoft 365 phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive. Although these platforms are...
Start it on your phone… finish it on your PC with “Hand Off”
Microsoft is once again finding ways to make life easier for your business with Windows 11. If you ever work on your phone as well as your PC, you’re going to love the new “Hand Off” feature that’s being tested right now. The idea is this: Let’s say you’re in a...
Tech Tip: How to use Microsoft Teams as a phone system
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I will demo the Microsoft Teams Phone system. Microsoft Teams has become a cornerstone for collaboration, offering seamless chat and meeting experiences for millions of users worldwide. But did you know that Teams can...
Windows update makes is easy to sign out of Windows 11 again
Microsoft recently made changes to the Start menu – and it caused a bit of an uproar as it made it harder to sign out of Windows 11. Here’s what happened: Microsoft tried streamlining the Start menu by grouping related settings. But they tucked the sign out option...
Beware this malware: It “annoys” you into handing over login details
How cautious are you and your team with online security? You know about phishing scams, dodgy downloads, and not clicking suspicious links, right? But an even sneakier new type of malware (malicious software) wants to frustrate you into giving up your Google login...
Cloud Telephony vs. VoIP – which is best for your business?
If your employees—or worse, your customers—have started to complain about your phone systems, it’s time to look at a new solution—something that works well for everyone, whether that’s making life easier for your team or giving your customers a smoother experience....
Tech Tip: How to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I will show you how to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11. With Microsoft's termination of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, it's crucial for business leaders to proactively plan for the transition...
Microsoft’s browser takes the Edge with streamlined settings
If you’ve ever tried to tweak Microsoft Edge settings and found yourself lost in all the options, this one’s for you. Microsoft is cleaning up the Edge Settings page, so you’ll no longer need to dig around in endless menus to find the setting you need. What’s...
The lack of a reliable backup causes a third of all data loss
Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – is a nightmare worthy of a horror movie. This is why you need a reliable backup and recovery strategy. Reliable backup tools create copies of your data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong,...
Tech Tip: How to add a FROM address in Outlook NEW
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I will show you how to add a FROM address (or alias) in the new version of Outlook. Microsoft's new version of Outlook, imaginatively titled Outlook New, is very different in look and feel from the Outlook we've all...
Bing Visual Search makes purchasing and marketing easier
You might think of the Windows Photos app as a basic tool for viewing and managing images. But with an upcoming update to Windows 11, there’s a new feature that could be very useful for your business: Visual Search with Bing. With the update, you’ll be able to do a...
A free tool for more polished communication
Whether you’re drafting emails, writing reports, or creating presentations, spelling mistakes and typos can easily be missed. This means you run the risk of looking unprofessional, especially when communicating with clients or business partners. Here’s the good news:...
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