As the holiday season approaches, beware of phishing scams
By Michael Anderson |
In the past week, I’ve received more phishing scams in my email than I care to count. Today alone, I received four. It’s troublesome to see so many, particularly because people are vulnerable to “special offers” during this time of year, are at home on lockdown, and may be novices at online media. Below are…
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The dark web: How to monitor and implement security protocols
By Michael Anderson |
If you think the regular web is dark, you don’t want to see the dark web. It may be time to proactively monitor your organization’s email addresses and domains to ensure you’re not already on the dark web and implement security protocols to ensure you never end up there. The dark web is not indexed…
Read More “Does your company have a privacy policy?”
By Michael Anderson |
OPC publishes 2019 Canadian survey results on privacy-related issues Canadian businesses have generally embraced protecting their clients’ data. But, according to the results of new survey from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, there’s still some work to do. The survey of 1,003 Canadian businesses on privacy-related issues, was conducted by Phoenix Strategic Perspectives from Nov.…
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Make sure your home router isn’t putting your work security at risk
By Michael Anderson |
Working from home doesn’t mean you’re home free. Look no further than the deceptively unassuming home router. Now that many of us have set up home offices, we’re using a home router not only for personal use, but also to conduct business. This can be dangerous, as the network security in your home office is…
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Microsoft Bookings: a simple way to manage and schedule appointments
By Michael Anderson |
Microsoft Bookings helps you spend less time scheduling and more time meeting with customers. If you run a small- to medium-sized business that provides services by appointment, Microsoft Bookings is an online app that can help you manage them. It’s available with Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium subscriptions – there’s no need to…
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New features in Microsoft Teams: May roundup
By Michael Anderson |
April showers bring May flowers, and sometimes more Microsoft Teams features. Here are the handy features that Microsoft released in May for Microsoft Teams. Check them out the next time you hold a Microsoft Teams meeting: 1. Got a question? Raise your hand in a meeting If you have a question or comment, but don’t want…
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Microsoft rolls out new Teams features
By Michael Anderson |
Now that many of us are working from home, we’ve discovered the glories of new software, with Microsoft Teams at the forefront. This week, Microsoft rolled out some new Teams features at its Build 2020 Conference to help developers and IT professionals improve remote working and business service capabilities. The new features are in response…
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Microsoft Teams Tech Tips: Create a survey, poll or quiz with Microsoft Forms
By Michael Anderson |
365 Technologies Tech Tips In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add a survey, create a poll or quiz using Microsoft Forms in Microsoft Teams to share with your team or chat. We provide Worry-Free IT™ for small- to medium-sized businesses in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you have any questions about your organization’s IT service…
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Unlock the mystery of the Cloud
By Michael Anderson |
Is the Cloud right for your organization? The Cloud is still a mystery to many people and organizations. If you don’t know what it is, then it’s hard to know if it’s the right option for you. Here’s how to determine if it might be the right fit for you and your organization: What’s the…
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Don’t just blur your background in Microsoft Teams, replace it!
By Michael Anderson |
This year’s model: our very own Purchasing Manager, Kent Reimer. Microsoft Teams now allows you to customize your background with one of its video chat background images. This feature only works in Windows or Mac Microsoft Teams desktop applications. Here’s how to do it: Launch or join your video chat. Click the three dots (…)…
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