Migrating from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 Without the Headaches

By |2022-06-09T16:55:08-04:00May 25th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365|

GoDaddy has made its name as the place to go to register a domain. And once they sell a domain, they immediately offer additional services. However, businesses that purchase Office 365 accounts through GoDaddy soon discover the limits of the GoDaddy platform. Migrating from GoDaddy to Microsoft 365 solves the problem, but the process can prove complicated. Office 365 through GoDaddy: Maybe Not a Good Idea GoDaddy bills its relationship with Microsoft as a “strategic partnership.” However, once customers look underneath the hood, they quickly realize that Office 365 through GoDaddy has significant limitations. Designed to appeal to small businesses,

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7 Microsoft 365 Migration Tips to Ensure a Smooth Migration

By |2022-06-09T16:56:10-04:00May 13th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

Microsoft 365 delivers significant benefits for organizations and end users alike, from powering mobile work to driving real-time collaboration. While moving to Microsoft 365 requires careful migration planning, the process provides a unique opportunity to adjust data organization and tighten security. These Microsoft 365 migration tips can help. 1. Commit to a Thorough Discovery Process Nothing will affect the success of your Microsoft 365 migration project quite as much as the quality of the initial discovery process. A robust discovery starts with identifying the data in the existing environment, including the amount and types of data to transfer. Look carefully

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Careful Microsoft 365 Migration Planning Delivers Recipe for Success

By |2022-06-09T16:40:10-04:00May 11th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

Whether merging two organizations or moving from on-premises to the cloud, migrating to Microsoft 365 can prove challenging. But detailed Microsoft 365 migration planning can make all the difference. Taking the time to identify the scope of the project and involve key stakeholders up front will save time and headaches in the end. Successful Microsoft 365 Migration Planning Begins with the Right Questions Asking the right questions from the beginning will help ensure a migration process that runs smoothly. This includes questions like the following: What data needs to be migrated – Migration presents the perfect opportunity to destroy redundant,

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Navigating Long Word Documents Made Easy

By |2022-06-09T16:57:10-04:00May 4th, 2022|Microsoft 365|

Microsoft Word has powered communication for decades. And while Word handles lengthy documents well, users do not always take advantage of the built-in tools available to them. Features such as tables of contents, the navigation pane, bookmarks and hyperlinks make navigating long Word documents simple. Styles Take the Pain Out of Navigating Long Word Documents Savvy Word users use styles to apply font and paragraph formatting to headings. This not only gives documents a consistent look and feel, but it also plays a key role in navigation. Styles make it easy to automatically create tables of contents. They also allow

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Excel Status Bar Tips to Increase Spreadsheet Productivity

By |2022-05-11T08:20:47-04:00April 27th, 2022|Microsoft 365|

Microsoft includes a status bar at the bottom of the window in each of its applications. While many users may not even notice the status bar, it delivers quick access to various useful Excel features. For instance, the Excel status bar gives users one-click access to frequently used calculations, multiple worksheet views, the macro recorder and more. By default, the Excel status bar shows the following, beginning in the left corner: Cell Mode – This indicates the current editing mode. For example, if a cell is in Ready or Enter modes, tapping the right arrow key will move the cursor

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Managing PowerPoint Slides Made Easy

By |2022-05-02T02:39:39-04:00April 20th, 2022|Microsoft 365|

PowerPoint makes creating and updating professional presentations a breeze. Still, many users have yet to explore some of the features that simplify the process of managing PowerPoint slides. Check out the following tips to take your presentations to the next level. Slide Views Make Managing PowerPoint Slides Simple PowerPoint includes multiple view options to simplify tasks like rearranging and editing slides. To access the various views, click View on the ribbon. For instance, users can: Change slide order – While users can rearrange slides on the Normal view, the Slide Sorter view makes the task even easier. Slide Sorter shows

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Our Best Microsoft 365 Tips to Save Time, Money, and Headaches

By |2024-03-12T16:33:23-04:00April 12th, 2022|Email Management Tips, Microsoft 365|

The productivity and security experts at Microsoft know from experience the need to work smarter, faster, and more securely. They continually build productivity and security features into their products while improving existing options. Keeping up can be a challenge. Hence, we’ve assembled our best Microsoft 365 tips to save time, money, and headaches. In addition to productivity tips, we’ve included pointers relating to Microsoft 365 mailboxes and related tools. And having heard horror stories about failed cloud migrations, we must also recommend careful preparation for Microsoft 365 migrations. Finally, knowing they are essential for business success, we can’t ignore Microsoft

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Add-ins for Outlook that Transform the Email Experience

By |2022-05-02T02:46:35-04:00April 6th, 2022|Email Management Tips, Microsoft 365|

Outlook offers a rich selection of features to help individuals and teams communicate and collaborate more efficiently. And Microsoft extends those benefits by partnering with other leading companies to enable users to tailor email to fit their work style. Make your email work for you with some of these powerful add-ins for Outlook. Several of the following add-ins are available at no cost. Others offer a free version, as well as the option to purchase a paid plan with additional features. Take the free version for a spin first. Collaborate with Ease Outlook already operates seamlessly with OneDrive for document

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How Hackers Get Company Data

By |2022-05-02T02:49:28-04:00March 30th, 2022|Cyber-Security|

Recently, corporate giants Microsoft, Samsung and Okta revealed that hackers breached their systems. While high-profile attacks like these make global news, SMBs silently fall prey to hackers daily. But when companies understand how hackers get company data, they can strengthen their defenses. Undeniably, cyber criminals grow more sophisticated every day. They run their hacking operations like corporations and constantly improve their tools and techniques. Too often, however, organizations simply leave the door wide open for bad actors. Unpatched software, weak passwords and a lack of security awareness offer an open invitation to attack. Unpatched Software Leaves Vulnerabilities Hackers constantly look

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Should You Call a Business or Technology Consultant for Cybersecurity?

By |2022-03-28T02:31:28-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Cyber-Security, Information Governance and Management|

Increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, combined with a hybrid workforce and constantly evolving privacy regulations, create a complex risk environment. As a result, many organizations have turned to consultants to tighten their cybersecurity posture. But technology skills alone prove insufficient when choosing a consultant for cybersecurity. For instance, an MSP may offer multiple cybersecurity certifications and a tool bag of cutting-edge tools. However, if they do not understand your industry and the business processes involved, the solutions they implement may not provide the protection you need. And a consultant with a business background can provide added benefits. Risk Assessment Needs to Include

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