Microsoft 365 isn’t just a new name for the tech giant’s old product Office 365. The new software comes with chock-full of tools that will empower employees, protect data, and provide business leaders with comprehensive oversight and control. Check out its features below.

Most people don’t question the padlock icon that sometimes appears in their web browser’s address bar. If you’re one of those who didn’t know, it’s a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them.

IT services are more critical than ever before, proving their value in the face of a health crisis and the abrupt shift to remote working. Here are some ways managed IT services providers (MSPs) are helping small companies leverage technology to support their remote teams and go about business as usual.

May 2020 Update, the newest iteration of Windows 10, has been released to the public. However, some systems were found to be having some issues with the latest version, prompting Microsoft to block its installation on some devices. If your PCs are affected, here’s what you need to do.

If you have an Android device, be careful! An exceptionally dangerous Android malware known as DEFENSOR ID is currently making the rounds in the Google Play Store. The malware exploits the Accessibility Services in an Android device to evade detection by traditional security measures.

Android devices are among the most feature-rich gadgets available. The vast majority can connect to mobile networks, but unfortunately, many service plans limit the amount of data you can use each month. If you want to avoid paying overage fees or suffering from slow connection speeds, you need to monitor how much data you’re using.

If you’re an Apple mobile device user (or are planning to become one), you’ll want to know the goodies you’ll get from the next iterations of iOS 14 and other Apple operating systems. Here are some of the more tantalizing ones.
Nifty app tweaks
Apple is developing new features for some of its prominent apps, and these tweaks may just make the cut come September.

Residential Wi-Fi connections are slower and less reliable than enterprise-grade ones. But now that more people have shifted to remote work, having a fast and stable wireless connection at home is more important than ever. What can you do to ensure you don’t suffer dropped Wi-Fi signals while you’re in a videoconference or finishing up a report? Look into getting wireless repeater devices and additional access points.

It’s most likely you’re using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony in your office. VoIP allows you to do conference calls, send instant messages, play music while a caller is on hold, line up callers on an automatic queuing system, and many more.

All business users must have access to the latest security and non-security updates in Microsoft 365. But there are businesses that prefer to update their applications and systems once a month and there are others that would rather get them as soon as they become available.