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How to Create the Best Passwords
June 29, 2017
We have heard it repeatedly, we need to have a different password for every account…it needs to be complex…and we need to change it all the time…ugh! We ask ourselves, how can we be expected to remember so many complex passwords and have the discipline to keep them in a state of change? The real
6 more Office 365 productivity tricks
June 29, 2017
By now, you’re probably familiar with popular Office 365 productivity features like Skype for Business, and real-time collaboration in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You might even remember a few time-saving keyboard shortcuts that will make your Office 365 experience a lot smoother. But even after all that, there’s still much to learn about Office 365.
New keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10
June 27, 2017
It’s undeniable that keyboard shortcuts can activate computer commands faster than dragging a touchpad or a mouse. To that end, if you’re using Windows 10, there are a couple new keyboard shortcuts worth trying. Windows Snapping If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features. Previously known as
Please Welcome our Newest Engineer
June 21, 2017
Justin Williams has joined the Sundog IT team as a Level II Engineer, bringing with him prior experience in both in-house and managed services IT. He’s a Chicagoland transplant to DeKalb, but has always enjoyed visiting the area. His move west offers an exciting new career opportunity as well as bridging the distance gap to
How HIPAA wards off ransomware threats
June 16, 2017
Hospitals and healthcare organizations are usually the first victims of malware attacks. WannaCry ransomware — malicious software that encrypts files until the victim decides to pay the Bitcoin ransom — took advantage of this when it hit several healthcare institutions last month. With more malware expected to target the healthcare industry this year, following HIPAA
Securing your Bank Accounts
June 14, 2017
Security Beyond the Network Your bank accounts are at risk! IT Security goes beyond protecting your Organizations network from outside threats. Business owners need to look beyond the internal network at all their assets especially their financial assets. Financial institutions do a great job of protecting their network from outside threats and insuring the assets
How to reduce data loss in Office 365
June 8, 2017
For businesses, the security of sensitive data is critical. If this information is lost or stolen, it could lead to crippling financial losses, legal disputes, and more importantly, loss of customer trust. And while those of you with Microsoft Office 365 installed have some security and compliance tools, there are still some data protection best
Windows 10 updates for Fall 2017
June 6, 2017
Windows 10’s Fall Creators Update is the next major update that Microsoft will roll out in September. Besides reusing the same “Creators Update” name and focusing on bringing the Windows experience to iOS and Android devices, here are some noteworthy features users can expect. Timeline It’s designed to grant Windows 10 users freedom to switch