Celebrating 25 years in business

OrLANtech team at 25th anniversary celebration

OrLANtech is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. Keith Coker and Chriss Rhode, the partners, are looking back at humble beginnings and the many milestones in the company’s history, where they are today and what’s ahead – always with the focus on their clients and staff. An interesting and eventful history. In 1995, OrLANtech’s headquarters…

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How to do Multi-Factor Authentication right

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If you’re not using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your Microsoft 365 or any email account for that matter, don’t wait – you need to start now. Cyber criminals are getting quite proficient at phishing attacks against users who work-from-anywhere-anytime. According to Security Magazine, research shows a significant increase in phishing attacks since the pandemic began. Implementing…

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What you should know about the internet, deep web and dark web

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As you read on, you will learn that while searching the “internet” using popular search engines, such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc., you are gaining access to accessible, indexed links. These indexed links are used to rank search engine results based on relevancy, inbound links and keywords. Online, it is important to remember there is…

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Typical IT support requests

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Help is on the way! We collected an assortment of typical IT requests that may help you to solve or maneuver technical issues. Some of these could apply to you, or simply enlighten you. There is a combination of solutions to commonly asked questions, tips, tricks, shortcuts, etc. that you may or may not have…

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How to share files and folders in SharePoint using File Explorer

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SharePoint is “shared” access for millions of users for storing, editing and sharing files. The files and folders you store on SharePoint are typically available to anyone with permission; however, there are times when you may want to share certain files or folders with people who do not have access to the site. It is…

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OrLANtech’s best practices for raising morale during the pandemic

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Hey folks, we understand that short of company breakfasts, birthday and anniversary luncheons, happy hours and the like might not be an ideal workplace. However, even in a remote environment, there are lots of ways to keep morale high during these challenging times. While continuing to work hard remotely throughout COVID to keep our clients’…

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Using Microsoft Teams while working from home (WFH) and in the office

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Microsoft Teams (Teams) is built into Microsoft 365. It is a robust platform that serves as an instant messenger, a file-sharing platform and a collaboration tool that allows members to join in on documents and spreadsheets to work together and make edits while chatting and leaving notes. From multiple devices, you can also setup calls…

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Going from the network to the cloud

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Is your IT network fit to power your business—reliably and without interruption? Everything your business needs to operate is shifting to the cloud, and the network is your vital gateway to reaching it. When your network is healthy, you can connect to the internet and work without a hitch. But if a network problem causes…

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How and when to use SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams

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We have many clients using Microsoft 365 and are often asked how and when to use SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams (Teams) for storing, editing and sharing files. Here, we will explain how these platforms work together to help you manage and share files. SharePoint (is for Shared users) Files in Microsoft Teams (Teams) and…

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Cloud Computing and Working From Home (WFH)

As anyone knows, no amount of planning can predict unexpected setbacks. The shutdown due to COVID-19 has created a shift in culture for the business world that will have a lasting effect. Before the pandemic, the internet had already created a shift in the way people conducted business with cloud computing that made it more…

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