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Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise

Organizations are investing heavily in technical safeguards, user training, and layered security strategies. That’s a good thing. But as your defenses improve, attackers are adapting.  In 2025, the leading tactic we’re seeing isn’t about breaking into your systems...

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Best Managed IT Services – Austin, TX

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...

How To Set Up Out of Office in Teams

Microsoft Teams has got your back with its nifty "Out of Office" feature, ensuring that your colleagues are well-aware of your absence, and you can enjoy that well-deserved break without any guilt. So, grab your sunhat and let's dive into how to set up your out of...

How to Create a “New Team” in Microsoft Teams

In today's fast-paced work environment, collaboration and communication among team members is crucial for success. Microsoft Teams provides a powerful platform for teams to collaborate seamlessly, share files, conduct meetings, and stay connected. One of the key...

How to Share Your Screen in Microsoft Teams

Remote collaboration has become as essential as coffee in our work lives. Microsoft Teams, a powerful communication and collaboration platform has emerged as a go-to solution for organizations. Among its many features, screen sharing stands out as a valuable tool for...

How to Recall an Email in Microsoft Outlook

We've all experienced that sinking feeling when you realize you’ve made a mistake in an email after hitting send or accidentally sending it to the wrong person. Luckily, Microsoft Outlook offers a valuable solution known as the "Recall" feature. This feature allows...

How To Set Up Out of Office Replies in Microsoft Outlook

When you're out of the office, it's important to set up Out of Office replies in Microsoft Outlook to let others know about your time off, provide alternative contacts, and set response time expectations. In this blog post, we'll show you how to set up Out of Office...

3 Ways Your Business Can Use AI Art

You may already be sold on the business potential of chat AIs like ChatGPT and Bard, but have you considered the potential of AI art? If you're in a creative field like marketing, you can create anything you imagine in seconds - the value to marketers is clear. If...

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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...

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...

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New M365 Security Tools: Automate Data Governance Policies & Controls

Today, you’re faced with defending your business from both malicious hackers and the unsuspecting employees they target. As many growing organizations work to properly manage their data security and compliance needs, they face a common challenge: marrying data...

3 Benefits of Using Microsoft 365 For Business

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5 Requirements to Get Cyber Insurance in 2025

In the early days of cyber insurance, carriers were much more relaxed about writing policies. They didn't have a good understanding of the risks involved, and as a result, they lost a lot of money on their cyber policies.  Carriers have finally caught on to the real...

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 Tables in Excel

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

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...