Microsoft Launches Loop | How Does It Compare to Notion? | Sync Up
If you’re in the market for a new productivity and collaboration app, Microsoft has you covered. Here’s how Microsoft Loop compares to other popular apps, like Notion.
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What Is Spear Phishing? | Definition & Prevention
While the modern cybercriminal has access to numerous tools, spear phishing continues to be the weapon of choice as attacks have increased by 127% in the last year. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to protect your team.
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Outlook Easter Eggs: Discovering Microsoft’s Hidden Features
While the words “Easter eggs” may spark images of brightly colored eggs, in technology, Easter eggs refer to hidden features tucked within some of our favorite software applications.
And although developers may make it difficult to find some features, Rocket IT has discovered six key features concealed in Microsoft Outlook to maximize your productivity.
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What is MyAnalytics? | Microsoft’s Work-Life Balance Solution
As many individuals continue to work from home, the fine line that once defined a proper work-life balance has blurred and the risk of burnout is all too real for many people.
Understanding this threat, Microsoft’s newest update to its MyAnalytics product provides hard-working team members with more tools to reclaim control of their schedules.
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Microsoft Teams Features to Love
As many teams with remote operations lean on technology now more than ever, 91% of U.S. businesses are using Microsoft Teams to remain competitive, productive, and secure while operating in the digital space.
And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, what time could be better than to share why millions of people are loving Microsoft’s newest communication platform.
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Office 365 Is Now Microsoft 365 | Here’s What Changed
As of April 21, 2020, Microsoft has officially launched the rebranding of Office 365; with the subscription-based platform now falling under the company’s Microsoft 365 line of services.
While the core capabilities of each bundle remains the same, a few welcomed features have been added to both Business and Enterprise plans.
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Securing Office 365 With Microsoft Authenticator
Data breaches are no new area of discussion, but with the recent flood of incidents and the increased sophistication of cybercriminal attacks, what were once precautionary security measures have now become a necessity.
Through the use of Microsoft Authenticator, an organization’s administrator can enable and enforce MFA protocols across an entire team’s Microsoft applications; such as Outlook, Skype, OneDrive and more. In return, team members have no choice but to install the MFA software, greatly mitigating the chance of a company-wide breach occurring due to the human error of a single individual.
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Employee Departure Guide
While losing a valued team member is a hard pill to swallow, it is the void they leave in their absence that creates the greatest hardships for an organization. Not only does an individual’s departure have the potential to stunt operational systems, it can also disrupt communication with clients, generate unnecessary costs, and leave the organization open to a plethora of security risks.
To mitigate the impact of an employee’s departure, it is important to proactively evaluate your organization’s current data management and security policies. In particular, business leaders should pay close attention to three key areas: cloud data, subscriptions, and email.
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Using Outlook Calendar For Effective Large Group Scheduling
Outlook’s scheduling functions are entirely underutilized. The problem? Many people aren’t aware of the advanced capabilities Outlook Calendar has or how much easier it is to use shared calendar scheduling. Outlook is here to help do the heavy lifting for you. Large Group Outlook Scheduling Foundation To lay a foundation, the first place to start…
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