Tag: Productivity & Collaboration

Microsoft Azure AD: Choosing the Right Plan for Your Business

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 5, 2023

The shift to the cloud has become increasingly popular as it provides the accessibility businesses now need to work from anywhere. However, this also means that your data is much more at risk in the cloud if you don’t have the proper security tools in place.

Microsoft Azure Active Directory is an identity and access management service that combines user credentials and authentication policies to control who can log into your systems. No matter if your data is stored on a server in your office or in an app online – Azure AD protects it.

Tags Cybersecurity, Productivity & Collaboration

Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools

Marissa Explains IT All: Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date August 3, 2022

While the two platforms are very similar in what they accomplish, they also have a few key differences. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are both business productivity suites that allow your team to collaborate and stay organized as they go through their workday.

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IT Strategy and Infrastructure

Fast and Thorough PC Deployments with Windows Autopilot

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 5, 2022

As an IT partner, keeping our clients running smoothly is our priority. That commitment starts from the very beginning when you first unbox your device.

Computer setups are super impactful. It’s the primary tool that your employee relies on to get their work done. This means a new computer needs to be installed quickly and thoroughly, whether it’s a replacement or for a new team member.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration, Reliable Technology

Collaboration Tools Hybrid Work Productivity

Summer Series: Get To Work Quickly with Windows Autopilot

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date June 25, 2022

Whether it be a PC for a new team member or a replacement one, getting your team up and running quickly is key. Windows Autopilot provides a fast and thorough setup process to help keep your team focused on what they do best.

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Microsoft 365 Employee-friendly Content

Cheat Code: Recent Microsoft Teams Updates

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 29, 2022

The way we work has drastically changed over the last few years. Fortunately, Microsoft 365 has the necessary tools to help us stay productive and efficient, no matter what our work environment looks like.

With the times continuing to change, Microsoft continues to release new features within Teams to help your team stay successful. Staying up-to-date on the latest releases can help to ensure that you’re making the most out of the tool.

Check out the clip below for a less than 3-minute tutorial on a few of the latest Teams updates.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace: What to Consider

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date March 28, 2022

When it comes to business productivity apps, you have a few options. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are arguably two of the most widely used.

They both offer a wide variety of different applications that can be used to communicate, collaborate, and stay on track with your tasks and projects. Although they check many of the same boxes when it comes to tools that your team needs, there are a few distinct differences between the two.

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Microsoft 365

Cheat Code: Tips on Running a Productive Microsoft Teams Meeting

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date March 15, 2022

We’re likely all pretty comfortable using Microsoft Teams. Whether you’re currently working remotely, in the office, or a hybrid mix of the two – you’ve probably had your fair share with virtual meetings.

Luckily, Microsoft is always coming out with new improvements to their tools and services. Check out the quick Cheat Code video below to learn a few tricks, (that you may not have seen before), to help keep your meetings productive and efficient.

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Microsoft 365

Top 5 Tips for Using Microsoft Lists

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date March 2, 2022

Lists are great when they’re easy to find, follow, and track. They’re even more useful when you can use them to collaborate with your team to stay on track.

Whether you’re new to the tool, or have been using it a while, Microsoft Lists can be used in a variety of different scenarios. Tracking issues, planning event itineraries, creating checklists, and performing team evaluations are only a few examples.

Even if you’ve used the tool before, there may be a few hidden features you haven’t seen. Below we’ve compiled our top 5 tips for making the most out of Microsoft Lists.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration

Microsoft 365

Cheat Code: How To Stay Engaged During Microsoft Teams Meetings

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date February 1, 2022

At this point, we’re likely all pros at virtual meetings. And even though many organizations are moving towards a more hybrid work environment as employees are splitting their time between remote work and going back in to the office, virtual meetings are most definitely not going anywhere anytime soon.

So, it’s important to make sure that we’re maximizing the tools we have and making the most out of these virtual meetings.

Watch today’s Cheat Code video below to learn a few quick and easy ways to help you stay engaged during a Microsoft Teams meeting. Continue scrolling to check out a few of our other how-to Cheat Code videos as well.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration, Reliable Technology

Microsoft 365

Top 5 Tips for Using Microsoft Teams

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date January 24, 2022

At this point, we’re likely all pros at using Microsoft Teams to communicate and collaborate with other team members. Whether you’re messaging co-workers, participating in video calls, or looking for files – Microsoft Teams allows you to do it all, with ease.

However, there are a few tips that can help to elevate your Teams experience and increase productivity in your workday. Below you’ll find our top five tips when it comes to getting the most out of Microsoft Teams.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration, Reliable Technology