Tips and Tricks
August 6, 2021 Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Outlook
1. Keyboard shortcuts To make things faster, there are a range of keyboard shortcuts you can use in Outlook. Some of the most helpful ones include: Ctrl + Shift + M to write a new email…
April 8, 2021 SoftwareBy: Eric Woodard Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
5 Reasons You Should Give Microsoft Edge A Chance
Many people don’t even pay attention to the web browser they are using. They are happy with the default browser that came with their computer. However, a vast majority have switched over to Google Chrome,…
February 10, 2021 How ToBy: Eric Woodard Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
The Top 10 Windows 10 Tips for 2021
There are so many features in Windows 10 that can make you more productive, more efficient, or just easier. Some Windows 10 tips can get these features to the front of your mind so they…
Seven Moves to Make in Consultation with Your IT Service Provider Teamwork makes the dream work. That is the case whether you have outsourced 100% of your information technology to a service provider or whether…
What is social engineering? (And four defense measures.) In the context of IT security, social engineering is the manipulation of an employee to get them to divulge confidential information or mistakenly perform some action, usually…
Four Kinds of Phishing Attacks (and what to do about it) A phishing attack is one of the most common types of cyber security threats. Phishing is the use of bait information to trick the…
Three Core Elements of Your Cyber Security Awareness Program Security awareness training is essential for organizations of all sizes. Human error remains the root cause of most major security incidents. Therefore, companies need to invest…
Four Practical Steps to Get Employees All-In With Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is now the gold standard for business collaboration. While there are some popular alternatives for certain collaboration functions, like Zoom or Slack, only…
Webinar: Collaboration Best Practices Wrap Up Protek recently hosted a client panel on collaboration tools. By “collaboration,” we mean technologies that enable voice, video, and chat communications in the workplace. The COVID-19 crisis has leaders…
March 9, 2020 BusinessBy: Eric Woodard How ToBy: Eric Woodard SoftwareBy: Eric Woodard TechnologyBy: Eric Woodard Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
Collaboration and the Coronavirus Outbreak
Collaboration and the Coronavirus Outbreak The rapid spread of the novel Coronavirus is a valuable reminder of the need for disaster recovery and business continuity planning. In the face of any crisis, how do you…
January 28, 2019 Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
Cleanup Your Computer Month
The month of January is “Clean Up Your Computer Month”. Taking steps to cleanup your computer might be a daunting task, but if you want your computer to run like new, these tips can make…
October 2, 2018 BusinessBy: Eric Woodard Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
What You Need to Know About the Facebook Security Breach
On September 25th, Facebook had a massive security breach. This breach affected close to 50 million user accounts. This attack is a reminder about the dangers posed when a small number of companies like Facebook…
September 4, 2018 Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
6 Ways to Unplug From Our Devices and Connect Live
With the increase in social media apps and our dependency on being connected to the internet and WiFi, one might ask themselves how much screen time is too much? How can we find balance working…
August 29, 2018 HardwareBy: Eric Woodard TechnologyBy: Eric Woodard Tips and TricksBy: Eric Woodard
Top 8 Reasons Your WiFi is Slow
Slow WiFi speed is the Universe’s way of telling you to take a break from your computer. It is frustrating when you are trying to be productive and you can’t because WiFi is bogged down….
We live in a day and age where you can connect to the internet almost anywhere. A Public Wireless Network is available for remote use at most local coffee shops, restaurants, or the airport. Bluetooth…