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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. ...
Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
Why You Need SOC and SIEM for a Strong Cyber Defense
As cyberthreats continue to evolve, business leaders are increasingly turning to solutions like Security Operations Centers (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to stay ahead. You’ve probably heard these terms before, and you might even be...
[Teams Tips] How to Create & Use Microsoft Teams Tasks
Creating a task in Microsoft Teams is a great way to keep track of your to-do list and stay organized within your team. Here's how to do it: Create a Task in Microsoft Teams Open Microsoft Teams and hover over the message that you want to create the task for. Click on...
[Teams Tips] How to Create a Poll in Microsoft Teams
Setting up a poll in Microsoft Teams is an efficient way to collect feedback or gather opinions from your team members. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a poll in Microsoft Teams: Create a Poll in Microsoft Teams Open Microsoft Teams and select the team and...
[Teams Tips] Change your Presence Status on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a popular collaboration platform that allows users to communicate, share files, and collaborate on projects in real-time. One of the features of Microsoft Teams is the ability to set your "status" – a message that appears next to your name and lets...
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...
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4 Tools to Manage Your Cyber Risk | Accept, Transfer, Control, & Avoid
As cyber threats become more frequent and costly, managing risk has become a top priority for organizations. With rising attack costs and expensive security tools, leaders need a structured approach to decide how much to invest in security. Cyber risk management...
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk AI
Companies are always seeking ways to boost productivity, cut costs, and drive revenue growth. Microsoft Copilot might be the answer—a cost-effective, low-risk AI tool. Microsoft Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk Data Privacy Unlike other AI tools that utilize public...
Microsoft Copilot: AI-Powered Software vs. Traditional Tools
The way we interact with software has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days of rigid interfaces and steep learning curves. Instead, we find ourselves in an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is integrated into our digital tools, changing the way...
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SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 7: Using Office Apps
Video Transcription Let's explore what it's like to work with SharePoint but from a local Office app. Instead of using something like Word Online, we're going to actually use Word installed on a PC. In order to make sure that you can access your SharePoint...
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 6: Web and Desktop Apps
Video Transcription Let's talk about all of the apps that are available that work with SharePoint Online. To access the online versions of these applications while you're in SharePoint, you can click the application launcher in the top left of the window. This...
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?
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Why You Should be Using ‘Named Ranges’ in Excel
One of the most powerful yet often underutilized features in Excel is Named Ranges. Named Ranges offer significant benefits, especially when dealing with complex datasets and formulas. What Are Named Ranges? Named Ranges in Excel allow you to assign a name to a...
Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
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4 Tools to Manage Your Cyber Risk | Accept, Transfer, Control, & Avoid
As cyber threats become more frequent and costly, managing risk has become a top priority for organizations. With rising attack costs and expensive security tools, leaders need a structured approach to decide how much to invest in security. Cyber risk management...
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk AI
Companies are always seeking ways to boost productivity, cut costs, and drive revenue growth. Microsoft Copilot might be the answer—a cost-effective, low-risk AI tool. Microsoft Copilot: Low Cost, Low Risk Data Privacy Unlike other AI tools that utilize public...
Microsoft Copilot: AI-Powered Software vs. Traditional Tools
The way we interact with software has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days of rigid interfaces and steep learning curves. Instead, we find ourselves in an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is integrated into our digital tools, changing the way...