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Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

Written by Steve Haviland on March 10, 2023. Posted in Microsoft.

Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely well-received as stable and user-friendly. The OS is not a large departure from the Windows 10 experience. But it does offer a lot of enhancements over the older environment. Yet with several improvements and a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, it still lags in adoption. As of November 2022, Windows 10 still owns the lion’s share of Windows PCs. It has a 69.75 percent usage share as compared to 16.13 percent...

7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022

Written by Steve Haviland on February 5, 2023. Posted in Microsoft.

If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it generates many exciting updates and announcements in the Microsoft world.Microsoft held its most recent conference last October. In the rush of the recent holidays, you may have missed some of the highlights. So, we’re bringing them to you now.One thing you’ll notice is that Microsoft Teams got a lot of love at the event. Microsoft is now describing Teams as “the app at the center of Microsoft 365.” We...

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Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals

Written by Steve Haviland on January 1, 2023. Posted in Microsoft, Productivity.

You often hear the words “digital transformation” and “collaboration.” But what do they actually mean? What do they mean for the day-to-day of running your business? Collaboration can’t happen without shared goals. When departments are siloed and unconnected, priorities can conflict. People are doing their best but may not be moving in the same direction. Digital transformation is simply the use of technology to better reach business goals. This encompasses moving from analog ways of doing...

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Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

Written by Steve Haviland on December 1, 2022. Posted in Microsoft, Productivity.

Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed. User numbers for MS Teams jumped from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million in April 2020. As of this year, Microsoft reports a user count of 270 million for the platform. This makes it the most popular business tool for team communications. But one of the things that makes the...

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales

Written by Steve Haviland on November 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Microsoft.

Data entry can be a real drag for salespeople. The time they spend on administrative tasks is time away from customer interactions. But that data is vital. It’s important to capture customer orders, quotes, needs, and more. Lead and sales reporting help sales managers know where to direct their attention. Analytics also help drive more efficient ways of closing the deal. Microsoft has taken up the mantle of this challenge. It is about to launch a new digital experience for sales teams....

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What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?

Written by Steve Haviland on October 25, 2022. Posted in Cybersecurity, Microsoft.

When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. But the pandemic has changed the way that we see the workplace. It’s now a hybrid world. One made up of several connected “mini-offices” located in employee homes.The outsourcing market has also contributed to the change in company networks. Freelancers are often contracted to work the same hours as employees. This means less overhead and taxes to pay. Approximately 68% of large consumer products companies...

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7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365

Written by Steve Haviland on October 11, 2022. Posted in Microsoft.

Microsoft 365 is the most popular of all major office productivity software. It has 48.8% of the global market share, just edging out Google’s apps, by a couple of percentage points. It’s used by individuals, small & mid-sized businesses, and larger enterprise organizations. It does everything a modern office needs. Including from word processing and spreadsheet work to cloud storage and video conferencing. Because Microsoft 365 is such a vast platform, with over 20 apps in total, it...

What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?

Written by Steve Haviland on October 11, 2022. Posted in Cybersecurity, Microsoft.

When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. But the pandemic has changed the way that we see the workplace. It’s now a hybrid world. One made up of several connected “mini-offices” located in employee homes. The outsourcing market has also contributed to the change in company networks. Freelancers are often contracted to work the same hours as employees. This means less overhead and taxes to pay. Approximately 68% of large consumer products...

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Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)

Written by Steve Haviland on October 8, 2022. Posted in Cybersecurity, Microsoft.

After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is gone. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft dropped the web browser from support. IE ushered in the age of connection to the world in 1995 and held a majority of the browser market share for many years. But the release of newer technologies like Google Chrome made it less relevant. In 2014, Internet Explorer still held about 59% of the global market share, with Chrome at 21%. But just two years...

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022

Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals

Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales

What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?

7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365

What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?

Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)

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