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Best Managed IT Services – Austin, TX

In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. However, managing IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack...

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How To Use Flash Fill in Excel

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

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...

Cybersecurity Update | You Will Be Breached

As technology continues to advance and cybercriminals become more sophisticated in their techniques, it's becoming increasingly clear that no organization is completely immune to cyber-attacks. Whether you're a large multinational corporation or a small business, the...

4 Steps to Protect Your Business

Cybersecurity is an issue that all businesses, regardless of size, must address. Cyber threats are evolving, and they can be devastating to a company's reputation, bottom line, and even existence. In this blog, we will discuss the four essential steps to protecting...

Security Best Practice: Confirm Banking Changes by Phone

As the world becomes more digitized, the need for secure banking practices has become more important than ever. While online and mobile banking have made managing finances easier, it has also opened new avenues for fraudsters to exploit. To protect your financial...

11 Security Elements That Are Non-Negotiable

Cybersecurity threats are a constant concern for companies of all sizes, and the risks of a data breach can be devastating. To protect against these threats, companies need to implement security measures. Here are 11 Security Tool Fundamentals every company, big or...

2023 Cyber Threat Landscape

As we step into 2023, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity has become an essential aspect of our daily lives, and the threats that we face are becoming more diverse and complex. Let’s discuss some of the major...

Ransomware in 2023: The Good & The Bad

Ransomware has been on everyone’s mind since a string of high-profile ransomware attacks in 2021. For the uninitiated, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files or IT systems and demands payment, usually in the form of cryptocurrency, in exchange for the...

Your Microsoft 365 Data is At-Risk Without SaaS Backup

In recent years, Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an increasingly popular way for companies to access and manage their software applications. One of the biggest players in the SaaS market is Microsoft, with its suite of cloud-based productivity tools known as...

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The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Cyber Resilience

The landscape of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses of all sizes. With the absence of federal regulations and the emergence of various state-level initiatives, the commercial market, driven by key players...

Copilot for Productivity: Microsoft Word & Excel

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the demand for natural productivity tools has never been greater. Enter Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI assistant directly integrated into Microsoft Word and Excel that will redefine the way we create documents and...

Mastering Cyber Resilience: Using a Layered Security Approach

Cybersecurity isn’t about completely avoiding an attack – that isn’t feasible. Today, security aims to build resilience. A resilient business can withstand and attack and continue operating in adverse conditions.   Mastering Cyber Resilience: Using a Layered Security...

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3 Benefits of Using Microsoft 365 For Business

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How to Use Tables in Excel

To make managing and analyzing a group of related data easier, you can turn a range of cells into tables in Excel (previously known as an Excel list).   How to Use Tables in Excel Using Excel Tables  A table typically contains related data in a series of worksheet...

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...

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The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Cyber Resilience

The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Cyber Resilience

The landscape of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses of all sizes. With the absence of federal regulations and the emergence of various state-level initiatives, the commercial market, driven by key players...

Copilot for Productivity: Microsoft Word & Excel

Copilot for Productivity: Microsoft Word & Excel

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the demand for natural productivity tools has never been greater. Enter Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI assistant directly integrated into Microsoft Word and Excel that will redefine the way we create documents and...

Mastering Cyber Resilience: Using a Layered Security Approach

Mastering Cyber Resilience: Using a Layered Security Approach

Cybersecurity isn’t about completely avoiding an attack – that isn’t feasible. Today, security aims to build resilience. A resilient business can withstand and attack and continue operating in adverse conditions.   Mastering Cyber Resilience: Using a Layered Security...