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Aldridge Acquires Ranger Solutions
Further Expanding Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services in Dallas HOUSTON, TX, February 26, 2025 — Aldridge, a leading managed IT services provider, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Ranger Solutions, a well-established IT service provider in...
Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Format, Visualize, & Analyze Data
Microsoft Copilot transforms how tasks are managed in Excel, offering voice command functionality and advanced data analysis tools. Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Format, Visualize, & Analyze Data Data Analysis in Excel Copilot excels at data analysis. Once data...
How To Reset Your Microsoft Password [Microsoft Self-Service Password]
Tired of needing IT support just to change your Microsoft 365 password? Use this step-by-step guide to access Microsoft’s self-service dashboard to change your password on your own. Microsoft Self-Service Password Change Step 1: Log into your Microsoft Account...
Prepare For Your Next Cyber Insurance Renewal
Are you ready for your next cyber insurance renewal? In the not-so distant past, cyber insurance renewals were a simple process, however, that is no longer the case. Renewal applications have become much more in-depth, and it is becoming more common for applications...
How to Set up and Use Microsoft 365 Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) protects against unauthorized, potentially malicious people from accessing your account. MFA supplements the log-in process by requiring the user to provide at least one second factor – something they have (such as physical access to...
Change your Background on Microsoft Teams
Video calls are something we have become very familiar with. The beauty of video calls is that you can attend a meeting just about anywhere, whether that be in a home office, your kitchen, or maybe even at your local McDonald’s. Depending on who your video call is...
Pros and Cons of Outsourced IT Support
Your day-to-day business relies on technology, having IT support that can sustain your potential growth and help to keep your business running efficiently is crucial. Managing IT in-house can be difficult and expensive. Moving to outsourced IT could be a good way to...
[SMBs] How Much Cyber Insurance Coverage Do You Need?
By now, every business owner, big or small, should understand how critical cyber insurance is for protecting their business. Even if you feel you might not be storing information valuable enough for a cyber-attack, you are still a target. It’s not necessarily about...
How Cyber Insurance Helps You Recover from a Cyber Attack
The cost of damages from a data breach goes beyond repairing your databases, buying new security tools, or replacing lost hardware. While this is expensive, the company may have to deal with legal and PR issues and may need to check if there are remnants of the...
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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...
Copilot for Communications: Microsoft Teams & Outlook Demo
While many are already acquainted with Copilot’s basic capabilities, our aim is to explore its real-world business applications, including its integration with features in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook, to streamline collaboration and communication across your...
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Which Cloud Provider Should I Choose? [Video]
From Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services to private cloud environments, companies have plenty of file storage options. But which is best for your business?
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 5: Sharing Basics
Video Transcription You can share documents with others in your organization as well as those outside your organization in a few simple steps. When you share documents from SharePoint, you no longer have to worry about saving and editing multiple copies of the...
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 4: Recover and Restore Documents
Video Transcription If you need to recover a deleted file from anywhere in SharePoint, regardless of who the changes or who deleted the file, you can do this from the recycle bin located in the left navigation menu. Once here, you can see information about a...
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Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
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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...
Copilot for Communications: Microsoft Teams & Outlook Demo
While many are already acquainted with Copilot’s basic capabilities, our aim is to explore its real-world business applications, including its integration with features in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook, to streamline collaboration and communication across your...