Penetration testing, also referred to as "pen testing" or "ethical hacking", is the process of testing a computer network, application or computer system to identify security issues that could be exploited by a cyber attacker. This testing is also referred to as a "white hat attack" because in a pen ... Read More
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April 10, 2019Tommi
If you've ever considered selling your old mobile phone or computer, the first thing you've likely done is a "factory reset" to delete all of your personal data from the phone. After performing a factory reset, your phone is supposed to look like it did on the day you got ... Read More
March 13, 2019Tommi
Windows 7 is quickly approaching its end of life. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates or support for computers running Windows 7. And although Microsoft plans to continue to provide a paid support plan for Windows 7 for another 3 years, for certain customers, ... Read More
March 7, 2019Tommi
An internet bot is a software application that runs automated tasks on websites. Businesses can use these to assist customers, as the bots can be programmed to exchange messages and answer question in a way that feels like a real person interaction for the customer. Bots can help businesses provide ... Read More
November 28, 2018Tommi
Interactive reports, personal stories, presentations, and more can now be easily created and shared through a new app from Microsoft Office-Sway. Sway allows users to simply add pictures and text, search and import relevant content from various sources, and then Sway compiles it into a dazzling presentation. Users are no ... Read More
November 6, 2018Tommi
Microsoft Project Online provides an easy, flexible solution for project portfolio management (PPM), and other various forms of everyday work processes. It works seamlessly with Office 365, and provides users with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage projects and other portfolio investments from practically any device. It can be ... Read More
October 31, 2018Tommi
In today's business environment, mobility is absolutely essential. Thanks to Microsoft Visio Online, users are able to share and view Visio diagrams, in high fidelity, from almost any device that uses their preferred browser. Productivity can be boosted for everyone on a team, no matter their location because of Visio ... Read More
October 26, 2018Tommi
For employees that do not typically have their own office, desk, or computer, accessing and sharing information on the job can be difficult. Workers are left to rely on outdated manual processes, such as printing off paper schedules or relying on text messages and phone calls to relay information. Microsoft ... Read More
October 17, 2018Tommi
The way companies function today is drastically different than in the past. Business can be conducted through phones, tablets, and laptops, virtually wherever you go. Yet, the apps used to do business have been slow to keep up with the demands of employees and can be costly if you have ... Read More
October 10, 2018Tommi
Skype for Business, which was formerly known as Microsoft Office Communicator and Microsoft Lync, is an instant messaging system for clients used with Skype for Business Serve or Skype for Business Online, which is available through Microsoft 365. Skype for Business replaced Lync in 2015, and combined features of Lync ... Read More
October 2, 2018Tommi
Migrating email to Office 365 from other systems can be very useful for a company or organization, but there are some things that should be taken into account during this process.
Items can only be migrated into a user's inbox or other mail folders. This particular type of migration does not ... Read More
September 26, 2018Tommi
Using Microsoft PowerPoint is an easy and effective way to enhance your presentations, but they can easily become distracting if not created properly. Here are some tips for creating an effective and professional presentation.
Try limiting the number of words on the screen, and only use key phrases and essential ... Read More
September 19, 2018Tommi
Microsoft access is a relational database tool, where all data inserted into the system is organized into related tables. It can be used to organize your library catalogue, budget monthly expenses, or simply maintain an address book. This organization is possible through the simple and non-redundant tables that are able ... Read More
September 12, 2018Tommi
Microsoft Forms is an easy to use app that creates surveys, quizzes, and polls. It is available to most Office 365 commercial customers and is used by more than 3 million users in education. It can also be utilized by businesses and government offices for any of their data collection ... Read More
September 3, 2018Tommi
Conference calling technology has been around for a while, but it’s taken some time for the technology to advance so it didn’t lead to technical issues. Video conferencing, especially, was once known for the sometimes unintentionally funny video freezes at the worst possible times. The same with voice conferencing – where audio cutouts happened ... Read More
August 7, 2018Tommi