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April 26, 2021
Servers, Hosting, M365 – What Should You Do?
Editor’s Note: This article contains Part I and II. Part I covers everything you need to know when it’s time to replace or move your local server, including pro’s and con’s of different options. Part II delves into remote access to files, including moving to a hosting server, file shares, and hosting critical software. Part […]
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April 20, 2021
M365: Exchange versus M365
Office: What’s Changed? For as long as I can remember, when you ordered a computer, you purchased Office. Everyone needs this basic tool kit which includes Word, Excel, Power Point, and so on. Then, Microsoft would come out with new releases every few years and one of the older years would be ‘end of life’ […]
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April 13, 2021
COBRA Changes
For those of you who are required to provide COBRA, you need to keep reading! Any employee terminated after 10/1/2019 will have to be notified and can elect COBRA coverage from April through September 2021; 100% of their premiums will be covered by YOU (for now)! We’re expecting additional guidance on state continuation rules soon. The […]
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April 13, 2021
M365 Tips: Q1 2021
M365 Tips: Q1 2021 Did you know – Teams Got a messy office/work environment but no time to straighten up before your next video Teams meeting? No problem! Before joining the Teams meeting, click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner, select the “Apply background effects” option, then either blur your background, or […]
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April 07, 2021
Multi-Factor Authentication
When you log in to your accounting software, bank website, a password tool, your CRM, Facebook, LogMeIn, or an Amazon account, you have a user name and password. From time to time, or when you’re on an unfamiliar computer, some of these sites also add some security questions to make sure it’s really you. So with all this security, […]
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March 30, 2021
New Year, New Drone Rules
New Year, New Drone Rules It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a drone! Expect to see more drones in the sky, especially flying over construction sites. Drones are the fastest-growing segment of the entire transportation sector, according to the FAA. Of the industries in the U.S., construction is the fastest-growing adopter of drones, […]
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March 24, 2021
The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Book Review
How many times have you found yourself excited to roll out a new work flow, new module or program, then watched the day-to-day take over and the great change fizzle out? It’s discouraging. This book hits this scenario head on. It’s human nature and the ‘whirlwind’ of getting work done can’t be ignored. But they […]
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March 17, 2021
Teams – M365
The First 10 Things to Do in Teams Start with chat – create a small group chat with colleagues you work with most closely. You can name and ‘favorite’ the chat for easy reference. Connect from anywhere – download the Microsoft Teams desktop and mobile apps to enable teamwork from anywhere. Go BIG! – create […]
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March 10, 2021
To Delete or Not to Delete
To Delete or Not to Delete—That is the Question Our answer? Don’t delete. We get a lot of resistance to this, so before you move on, here are some alternatives that might just meet your needs. One of the great features of Sage 100 Contractor is how interactive and connected the information truly is. In […]
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March 03, 2021
Three Tech Tips
Keyboard or Mouse? Personal computer preferences can be very, well, personal. I love the number pad as part of my keyboard; Larry loves five (5) monitors (really!). Some people prefer the mouse while others find it frustrating to reach for the mouse so they use key stroke short cuts. Shortcuts may change depending on what […]
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