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Microsoft Price Increase in April 2025
On April 1, 2025, Microsoft increased prices by 5% for customers who pay for Microsoft 365 and other license-based subscriptions on a monthly billing plan. However, if you pay your annual or triennial Microsoft subscription upfront, your price will stay the same. ...
MSP vs. MSSP: What’s the Difference?
In the world of IT services, organizations often encounter two critical types of service providers: Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Though the names sound similar, their functions and areas of focus differ...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Austin
In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...
The Dark Side of AI: 5 Ways Cybercriminals Are Using AI
The rapid advancements in AI have already revolutionized industries like marketing, customer service, and (unfortunately) cybercrime. Understanding how AI can be used maliciously is crucial to protecting ourselves and our organizations. 5 Malicious Uses of AI 1....
How To Make a Picture a Background in PowerPoint
One effective way to enhance your slides is by using custom background images. By incorporating visuals into your presentation, you can grab your audience's attention and convey your message more effectively. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of...
[Webinar] Security Awareness 101 | Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks
Why are we still talking about cybersecurity? The simple answer is because cybercrime is getting worse. The global cost of cybercrime in 2022 was $8.44 trillion and it is estimated to jump to $23.84 trillion in 2027. Source: Statista Cybersecurity Report How do...
How To Add a Signature in Outlook
Having a well-designed signature can leave a lasting impression on your recipients. Microsoft Outlook offers a simple and effective way to add a signature to your emails. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of adding a signature in Microsoft...
How to Change Your Video & Audio Settings in Teams
Microsoft Teams has skyrocketed in popularity, becoming the superhero of communication and collaboration platforms in this age of remote work and virtual meetings. I’m sure we all have sat through awkward calls where someone’s mic or camera isn’t working, and they...
How to Change Your Status Presence in Teams
In today's digital fast-paced work environment, your presence status is everything. Effective collaboration requires you to stay on-top of your presence so your team knows when they can and cannot bother you. In this blog post, we will walk you through the...
[Webinar] Winning Back-Office Strategies to Boost Your Agility
In a world of constant change and unpredictability, businesses are faced with the challenge of staying agile and scalable to navigate through uncertain times successfully. With the ever-evolving landscape of technology, market trends, and customer expectations, it has...
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How To Use Flash Fill in Excel
Flash Fill is like a data assistant that finishes your work for you. As soon as it detects what you want to do, Flash Fill enters the rest of your data in one fell swoop, following the pattern it recognizes in your data. How To Use Flash Fill in Excel Here’s an...
How to Use “IF” Functions in Excel
The IF function is one of the most popular functions in Excel, and it allows you to make logical comparisons between a value and what you expect. How to Use “IF” Functions in Excel IF Function - Syntax and Usage The IF function is one of Excel's logical functions...
The Cost of a Security Breach for Long-Term Care Providers
You know who loves sensitive resident data? Cybercriminals. Unfortunately, long-term care facilities are like their favorite store to shoplift from. Because long-term care facilities possess sensitive resident data, they are prime targets. Regulatory fines on top of...
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MSP Private Cloud Migration Challenges & the Azure Solution
Are you unhappy with your IT provider’s service, performance, and company as a whole? Unfortunately, many business leaders answer “yes,” yet they remain customers for several years. Why? Because they feel they are “held hostage” to their Managed IT Service Provider’s...
Microsoft Teams Voice 101: The Basics
Microsoft Business Voice, or more commonly referred to as Teams Voice, is an add-on for Microsoft Teams that transforms Teams into a complete VoIP phone system. Teams Voice is an excellent option for businesses already on Microsoft 365 and has standard phone...
New 2021 Microsoft 365 Compliance Automation & Audit Logs
Microsoft has continued to expand its security stack, making enterprise-level security capabilities available to growing businesses that need a scalable method for managing data governance and compliance. Recently, they launched a public preview...
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Why You Need an Austin Cybersecurity Provider
At Aldridge, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding your business from cyber threats. We are uniquely positioned to meet the cybersecurity needs of Austin businesses. Here’s why having a local cybersecurity provider is essential, what sets us apart, and...
MSP vs. MSSP: What’s the Difference?
In the world of IT services, organizations often encounter two critical types of service providers: Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Though the names sound similar, their functions and areas of focus differ...
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How To Use Flash Fill in Excel
Flash Fill is like a data assistant that finishes your work for you. As soon as it detects what you want to do, Flash Fill enters the rest of your data in one fell swoop, following the pattern it recognizes in your data. How To Use Flash Fill in Excel Here’s an...
How to Use “IF” Functions in Excel
The IF function is one of the most popular functions in Excel, and it allows you to make logical comparisons between a value and what you expect. How to Use “IF” Functions in Excel IF Function - Syntax and Usage The IF function is one of Excel's logical functions...
The Cost of a Security Breach for Long-Term Care Providers
You know who loves sensitive resident data? Cybercriminals. Unfortunately, long-term care facilities are like their favorite store to shoplift from. Because long-term care facilities possess sensitive resident data, they are prime targets. Regulatory fines on top of...