Posts by OrlanTech
Using Microsoft Teams while working from home (WFH) and in the office
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…
Read MoreGoing from the network to the cloud
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…
Read MoreHow and when to use SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams
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…
Read MoreCloud 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…
Read MoreKeep hackers out of your home network and files
Like most of us, you keep important documents, timeless photos, contacts, favorite music and videos, etc. stored on your computer, not to mention using it to access your financial accounts/portfolios, send confidential emails, online shopping, gaming, streaming and various other things. All the while, cyber criminals are fiercely finding ways to hack and scam you…
Read MoreSecuring your smart home and IoT devices
When it comes to your family’s safety and protecting them from intruders, you should also guard your home network from criminals; cyber criminals that is. Like most people, you likely have some type of tech gadget that connects to your Internet. From mobile devices to self-programming lamps to voice-activated TVs to home security camera systems…
Read MoreAre you using autofill passwords and forms in your browser? Convenient, yes. Good idea, no.
There are billions using the internet, and many web browsers offer the option to store usernames and passwords to gain access to applicable websites so credentials will automatically be entered. But, while this feature is convenient, it is not always secure. Not only can saved passwords be easily viewed and compromise your online security against hackers, did…
Read MoreUnderstanding tech support scams
It happens all too often. You get an expected call from a computer technician (it may start with someone pretending to be with Microsoft, Google, Apple, Norton or McAfee), see a tech support ad surfing the Internet or you get a pop-up message out-of-the-blue that tells you to call tech support. Any of these three…
Read MoreWhat to do if you use Windows 7 after January 14, 2020
What to do if you use Windows 7 after January 14, 2020 You are not alone if you feel Windows 7 has been Microsoft’s best operating system to date. There are many people still using it vs Windows 10, although Windows 10 was first debuted in 2015. Regardless of the reason you have decided to…
Read MoreRansomware – What to do when you are attacked
Ransomware Attack “Ransomware is defined as vicious malware that locks users out of their devices or blocks access to files until a sum of money or ransom is paid. Ransomware attacks cause downtime, data loss, possible intellectual property theft, and in certain industries an attack is considered a data breach,” as defined by KnowBe4. History…
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