Tips and Tricks
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…