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We’ve all been there. You’re shutting down a project and accidentally clicked “don’t save” in Microsoft Word instead of “save.” Suddenly, you’re faced with the queasy prospect of losing hours of work. But it doesn’t have to be. There’s more than one way to recover a document created in Microsoft Word. Stick with us, and…

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reports over 963,000 unique phishing sites worldwide were detected in the first quarter of 2024, collectively sending out billions of spam emails a day. Is this number scary? You bet. But it’s the growing sophistication of these social engineering attempts that’s more frightening, yet. Social engineering, as it is often…

How much could AI-driven models like Copilot for M365, Google Gemini, or Apple Intelligence improve the productivity at your bank? The jury is still out on that one, but initial experiments place the overall AI-driven productivity gains for the US economy at between 8 and 36 percent, according to a recent release from the Federal…

Community banks and credit unions have a time-honored reputation for being cautious about new technologies. Rightly so. The security risks from developing tech can be enormous for financial institutions. Perhaps that’s why I get such shocked reactions from our banking clients when I advise them to jump into new generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot…

As the buzz around AI grows, I’ve had the good fortune of speaking at tech events all around the country. Everyone is full of excitement and questions about AI and AI readiness. With the massive productivity gains predicted with AI platforms like Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365), there’s good reason for optimism. Yet, the more…

Imagine having an AI assistant that seamlessly integrates with your Teams workflow, pulling from your notes, existing documents, and databases to enhance collaboration. That’s the power of Copilot for Microsoft Teams, and it’s poised to revolutionize your work.   What is Copilot for Microsoft Teams? As anyone who’s worked with Teams knows, preparing for meetings…

Imagine having an AI assistant that seamlessly integrates with your PowerPoint workflow, pulling from your notes, existing documents, and databases to create compelling presentations. That’s the power of Copilot for PowerPoint, and it’s set to revolutionize how you work with slides. Anyone who’s worked with PowerPoint knows the unique pain of editing pages of research…

Imagine having an AI-powered assistant streamlining your email management, optimizing your time, and enhancing your communication. That’s the promise of Copilot for Outlook, a groundbreaking feature designed to revolutionize your email experience. Whether you’re an IT manager or a busy professional, Copilot can help you stay organized, respond effectively, and make the most of your…

Imagine having an AI assistant that pulls from your notes, marries them to an existing document format, and writes a document for you. That’s the power of Copilot for Microsoft Word, which is planned for rollout in 2024 for those who buy the Copilot M365 license. Instead of spending hours reading over reference documents and…

Chances are, your company is using SharePoint, just like  85 percent of businesses in the US use Microsoft’s SharePoint platform on a daily basis. But are you really taking advantage of all its powerful capabilities? SharePoint is the central pillar of Microsoft’s 365 Cloud productivity platform, allowing companies to create a common document repository, share…

You did your due diligence years ago, purchased cyber risk insurance, and made reasonable investments in all the right cyber security tools. Surely, you’re prepared for anything that comes your way, right?   Maybe yes, maybe no. Regarding your cyber risk insurance, the bar for the “right” amount constantly changes based on your risk profile…

Microsoft’s templates make SharePoint Intranets easy to create and even easier to populate. Are you ready for the productivity gains they can give your company?

Here is a step-by-step process to creating a shortcut to your OneNote notebook or notebook section.

Managing your IT operations is a big job, especially if you’re a small or mid-sized company without the resources to hire a full internal IT staff. In these cases, most companies hire a managed IT service provider to fill the gaps. Yet, knowing who to hire and what services to buy can be confusing. MSPs…

If you’re running an IT department at a small to mid-size company, you know— the demands on your infrastructure are greater than ever. Cyber threats are growing at an alarming pace, primarily fueled by the accessibility of AI to hackers. Cloud productivity, system monitoring, and business intelligence are getting more sophisticated with a raft of…