Have you edited your Microsoft 365 business account security settings, or did you just leave them at the defaults? Too many businesses don’t understand where or how to update security configurations in the platform or even that they need to. This can lead to data breaches due to misconfiguration, which is a rising problem when […]
Category Archives: Technology News for Fresno Businesses
Technology News for Fresno Businesses
What Types of Technology Purchases Can Be Used for Business Tax Deductions?
27
Nov
Nov
There are now less than two months left in the year, and just a few more weeks to do things that can impact your 2020 business taxes. This is often a busy time for accountants as they confer with clients on last-minute tax-deductible purchases. This year, the Section 179 equipment and software deduction limit was raised to […]
Security, Technology News for Fresno Businesses
Holiday Phishing Scams are Coming! What to Teach Employees
13
Nov
Nov
Unfortunately, 2020 has been a banner year for phishing scammers, with attacks taking advantage of the pandemic skyrocketing over the last several months. In the first quarter of this year, there was a 350% increase in phishing sites. And now those COVID phishing emails are about to be joined by the seasonal holiday scams. Holiday phishing scams […]
Hardware, Office, Technology News for Fresno Businesses
How to Manage Your Router Bandwidth to Improve Internet Quality
30
Oct
Oct
2020 has seen a year more dependent on the internet than perhaps any before. The global pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders left Fresno area businesses looking for ways to stay connected and operational, and the internet is a key player. Other factors that have increased internet use overall over the last few years include the […]
Security, Technology News for Fresno Businesses
It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips for IoT & Mobile Security
16
Oct
Oct
Computers and servers now make up just 40% of the endpoints in an average business. That means the majority of them are made up of mobile and IoT devices. But unfortunately, those devices often don’t get the same attention when it comes to security and end up being the cause of data breaches and malware infections. Hackers […]
Office, Technology News for Fresno Businesses
Microsoft Just Added a New Business App to Microsoft 365 – Here’s How to Use It!
02
Oct
Oct
It’s not often you get a brand-new tool added to a cloud software subscription without having to pay for it. But many Microsoft 365 users got just that at the end of August. Microsoft officially rolled out a new app called Microsoft Lists, which is designed to optimize multiple manual processes, and potentially reduce the need […]
Technology News for Fresno Businesses
How to Use the “Swiss Cheese” Approach to Keep COVID Away from Your Workspace
18
Sep
Sep
As we head into autumn, many people find themselves walking back in their office and feeling like they’re stepping back in time. They find themselves looking at calendars still stuck on a mid-March date and other reminders of their pre-pandemic work life. For many, it’s been about six months since they’ve seen their desk and […]
Business, Technology News for Fresno Businesses
How to Eliminate Your Office Space & Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
14
Aug
Aug
Have you ever wondered how easy it would be to eliminate your office and go completely virtual? The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have many small businesses in the Fresno area looking for ways to streamline and reduce costs without hampering the growth of their business. One thing that the mandatory stay-at-home orders did was […]
31
Jul
Jul
Are you leaving some of the value of Microsoft Office 365 behind by not fully utilizing all the tools and features? People tend to get comfortable with the part of the platform they know, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, but may not realize the productivity power of other applications. Actually, one of the […]
Security, Technology News for Fresno Businesses
Solve Login Problems & Improve Security with Azure AD’s Passwordless Sign-in
26
Jun
Jun
Login security is one of the biggest problems that companies face when it comes to balancing user productivity with cybersecurity protections. Compromised passwords are at fault in 80% of hacking-related data breaches. A key problem is that employees have so many passwords to handle that they often make them weak so they can remember them. They also […]