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Plain-English technology and security guidance from the InfoStream team.
May 13, 2021
All businesses are being targeted by malware, all the time. And it’s estimated there are now one billion pieces of it out there.
May 10, 2021
Love it or hate it, PowerPoint is the most useful way to influence colleagues during a meeting or video call.There are lots of little tricks hidden within PowerPoint, to give you greater communication powers. And here’s one you’re going to love.
May 7, 2021
✓ Clean your computer components Wipe down monitors with a clean, static-free, non-abrasive fabric such as computer component-specific microfiber cloth. You can use the same type of cloth to wipe down mice and other peripherals, but for those tight nooks and crannies such as your keyboard surfaces, a can of compressed air will do the […]
May 3, 2021
There are lots of different ways to communicate and collaborate. But most businesses still rely heavily on email. And that’s why it’s so popular with hackers. A large majority of cyber-attacks start in your email. Here are some ways to protect your business from your own inbox.
April 23, 2021
Do your team forget to track their mileage when driving for business? It can be a real pain. Luckily there’s an app that can track mileage automatically for you. And you probably already have it, as it’s part of Microsoft 365. Here are the details. Tracking mileage can be a real pain – especially if […]
Excel isn’t just for crunching numbers. It’s got a host of very clever features to make your life easier and work more productive. Here’s one you might not know about. It’s where Excel can look up the contents of a spreadsheet cell for you. If you work with spreadsheets, Excel is your ‘go to’ application. […]
April 21, 2021
Over the past few years, ransomware has become increasingly widespread and sophisticated. This form of malware has even spread to Android smartphones and tablets, putting organizations that rely on mobile devices at risk of data loss and other productivity-crippling problems. Read on to learn how mobile ransomware works and how you can safeguard your Android […]
Ongoing problems with Florida’s unemployment website continue to persist a year after major issues surfaced when the coronavirus pandemic began. Rossanna Roxann of West Palm Beach is one of many who haven’t received unemployment benefits since December. “I am being told it’s a glitch in the system. That it’s an IT problem,” Roxann said “and […]
April 19, 2021
There’s no question that solid state drives (SSDs) are better than hard disk drives (HDDs) for personal computers and Macs. SSDs will significantly enhance your machines’ performance in ways you may not have imagined. Here are a few specific benefits to Mac when you replace HDDs with SSDs. They’re more reliable Most consumer SSDs use […]
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