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Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables in Excel
Pivot Tables allow you to summarize, analyze, and present large datasets in a meaningful way, making it easier to spot trends, compare values, and create customized reports. What is a Pivot Table? A Pivot Table is a tool in Excel that enables you to quickly...
The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start
Let’s delve into the new 2024 Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft has revamped this essential productivity tool, bringing forth a host of improvements and features. Here’s what you need to know: The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start Modern Design and Tailoring...
DIY vs. Managed Security: Choosing the Right Option for Your SMB
In today's digital landscape, safeguarding your business from cyber threats is paramount, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With the rise in cyber attacks targeting organizations of all sizes, finding the right security solution is critical for...
8 Steps to a More Secure Business [Infographic]
Use the eight steps outlined here to help your company start taking a multi-layered approach to securing its data.
All About Business Reviews [Video]
If you’ve outsourced your IT in the past, you may be familiar with business reviews that cover little more than ticket stats. See how Aldridge does things differently.
Microsoft Teams – Part 3: Meetings
Video Transcription Turn a conversation into a meeting with a few clicks. Add audio, video and share your screen. To start a meeting, click the "meet now" button in an existing conversation to keep that conversation's...
Difference Between Backup, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity [Video]
Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity are all parts of the same whole, but do you know the difference between them?
Microsoft Teams – Part 2: Chats and Teams
Video Transcription Let's explore the chat experience. With chat, you can have a private one-on-one or group conversation that's not public to your team channel. To start a chat, click the new chat button. Type the name of...
Security Basics for Small Businesses [Video]
Security is a big topic. Watch to learn more about what it means and see what steps you can take to keep your company safe.
Microsoft Teams – Part 1: Overview
Video Transcription Teams is Microsoft's new chat-based workspace that also serves as a replacement for Skype for Business. It's a complete chat and online meeting solution that allows you to host audio, video and web conferences, share...
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How to Secure Your PDFs [Adobe Acrobat]
Adobe Acrobat, a universal tool for creating and editing PDF files, provides several security settings to safeguard your documents from unauthorized access and tampering. How to Secure Your PDFs [Adobe Acrobat] Document Security: 1. Password Protection: You can...
3 MFA Best Practices for Microsoft 365
One of the best ways to make your online accounts more secure is by using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We'll explore three important aspects of MFA that can greatly enhance your online security. 3 MFA Best Practices for Microsoft 365 1. Use App-Based...
Microsoft Copilot vs. Chat GPT: What’s the Difference?
Two intriguing advancements have caught our attention: Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT. Although both have the capabilities of language models, they have distinct roles and strengths. Microsoft Copilot vs. Chat GPT: What’s the Difference? Microsoft Copilot What is...
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Events, Incidents, and Breaches: Understanding Cybersecurity Terminology
It's essential to grasp the nuances between security events, indicators, incidents, and breaches. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but understanding the distinction is key. If your team throws out the word “security incident” or “breach” loosely then you...
The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start
Let’s delve into the new 2024 Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft has revamped this essential productivity tool, bringing forth a host of improvements and features. Here’s what you need to know: The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start Modern Design and Tailoring...
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How to Secure Your PDFs [Adobe Acrobat]
Adobe Acrobat, a universal tool for creating and editing PDF files, provides several security settings to safeguard your documents from unauthorized access and tampering. How to Secure Your PDFs [Adobe Acrobat] Document Security: 1. Password Protection: You can...
3 MFA Best Practices for Microsoft 365
One of the best ways to make your online accounts more secure is by using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We'll explore three important aspects of MFA that can greatly enhance your online security. 3 MFA Best Practices for Microsoft 365 1. Use App-Based...
Microsoft Copilot vs. Chat GPT: What’s the Difference?
Two intriguing advancements have caught our attention: Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT. Although both have the capabilities of language models, they have distinct roles and strengths. Microsoft Copilot vs. Chat GPT: What’s the Difference? Microsoft Copilot What is...