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How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack
In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...
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...
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...
New Teams Feature: Personalized Avatars for When Your Camera is Off
Video meetings have become an essential part of our professional lives. While the advantages of visual interaction are undeniable, there are moments when you just don’t feel like being on camera. Whether it's due to personal preferences or simply wanting a break from...
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...
Work Smarter With AI: The Do’s & Don’ts
Generative AI is proving to be a valuable tool for business and workers are scrambling to figure out how to best take advantage of it. According to a recent State of Generative AI report, 1 out of 5 professionals have already incorporated AI into their work. We...
How To Schedule an Email in Microsoft Outlook
Welcome to the modern world, where everyone works weird hours. Sending emails at the wrong time can make people feel obligated to respond after hours, or they may miss your message all together. Take advantage of Outlook’s scheduling feature to keep your email...
4 Severity Levels of Breaches – Low to Critical
Companies are facing an ever-increasing number of security threats. Despite their best efforts to protect their sensitive data, it is not uncommon for businesses to experience a breach. A security breach can occur in different ways, from malware attacks to phishing...
Cybersecurity Breaches: Understanding the Different Severity Levels
Cybersecurity breaches are an increasingly common problem for businesses of all sizes. Organizations rely heavily on technology and digital systems to store sensitive information and run critical operations. As a result, the risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches is...
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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...
Microsoft 365
Pros & Cons of Microsoft 365 Business Voice (Teams VoIP Phone System)
What is Microsoft 365 Business Voice? Microsoft 365 Business Voice adds cloud-based telephony to Teams, creating a single place for your business’s communication and collaboration needs. Business Voice lets you make calls to anywhere, from any device – computer,...
3 Benefits of Using Microsoft 365 For Business
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Increasing Your Productivity With Microsoft Teams: Business Voice (Teams VoIP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhW0HQ_n5W4 Contact an Aldridge representative to learn more about leveraging the collaboration of Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
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Preparing for a Cyberattack: IT, Legal, & Insurance Perspective
Being prepared with legal, insurance, and IT considerations are critical for organizations navigating the complexities of incident response. Legal preparation is a crucial component of an incident response plan, as it involves navigating numerous complexities that...
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...
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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...