Windows applications

Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and Exchange, are the lifeblood of many organizations. If there are problems with Windows apps or users can't access them, productivity can grind to a halt. As a result IT professionals must know how these apps work, what they can do to prevent problems and how to make the user experience top notch.

December 14, 2021 14 Dec'21
Microsoft gets kudos for bringing OneDrive to Apple M1 Macs

OneDrive will soon run on ARM-based laptops, joining Box, Dropbox and Google storage services. Analysts said the ARM-based laptop market will grow in the coming years.
November 19, 2021 19 Nov'21
Microsoft Loop adds project management to 365

Loop lets teams track project status while editing documents in a single app. The Microsoft 365 software works with Word, PowerPoint and Excel document snippets.
November 18, 2021 18 Nov'21
Microsoft could make Edge default browser for opening links

People might no longer be able to use workarounds like EdgeDeflector to set another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, as their default for opening links.
November 03, 2021 03 Nov'21
Microsoft Ignite 2021 conference coverage

Microsoft is expected to highlight the features in its new Windows desktop and server products as well as company efforts in artificial intelligence and cloud services.

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How can organizations manage Microsoft Teams storage limits?

Microsoft Teams storage limits can be complex for organizations to track. Learn the details and how to add Microsoft 365 storage to avoid capacity problems. Continue Reading
Minimize headaches with these Office 365 PST migration tips

A bulk email import into the hosted email service in Microsoft's cloud takes a little effort -- and some help from the AzCopy utility -- but it's a job you can handle yourself. Continue Reading
Comparing offerings: Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace

Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace is a difficult choice, so organizations should evaluate each offering's features and pricing before they pick a cloud productivity service. Continue Reading

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These Office 365 migration tools cover more than just email

Vendors have adapted their migration products to handle more than just email as an increasing number of enterprises see the value in shifting more data away from the data center. Continue Reading
The options for running Microsoft 365 on a Chromebook

Without access to the Microsoft 365 service locally, IT admins will have to consider a few workarounds to deliver Microsoft's productivity apps to Chromebook devices. Continue Reading
How businesses can manage Microsoft 365 storage space

While Microsoft 365 users face storage limits across the platform, there are ways to increase capacity. It's also important to understand the limits in the first place. Continue Reading

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Reduce your risk with Exchange Server security best practices

The unique nature of your on-premises Exchange Server makes it an attractive target for threat actors. Take these recommended steps to avoid being the next breach victim. Continue Reading
What are Microsoft Teams backup and recovery best practices?

Backup and recovery of Microsoft Teams is often a complex process. Explore these guidelines to help simplify the important protection of your Teams data. Continue Reading
Learn to configure Office 365 alerts and other security features

More users are working from home, which makes them tempting targets for malicious actors. Take the time to fortify your environment by deploying Office 365 protections. Continue Reading