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Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know
Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that when the OS becomes outdated, the system is open…
Read MoreMicrosoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year. One of the reasons for its continued growth is the suite of cloud tools offered in the service. Users get a…
Read MoreCool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS
Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely well-received as stable and user-friendly. The OS is not a large departure from the Windows 10 experience. But it does offer a lot of enhancements over the older environment. Yet with several improvements and a free upgrade for Windows 10…
Read More7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022
If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it generates many exciting updates and announcements in the Microsoft world. Microsoft held its most recent conference last October. In the rush of the recent holidays, you may have missed some of the highlights. So, we’re bringing them to you now.…
Read MoreAlign Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals
Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed. User numbers for MS Teams jumped from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million in April 2020. As of…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales
Salespeople often have a hard time entering data. The time they spend on administrative tasks is time they aren’t spending with customers. However, that data is crucial. The importance of capturing customer orders, quotes, needs, and more cannot be overstated. In order to be effective, sales managers need to know where to focus their attention…
Read More7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365
At D2 Solutions, we realize that Microsoft 365 is the most popular of all major office productivity software. It has 48.8% of the global market share, just edging out Google’s apps, by a couple of percentage points. Enjoy these 7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365 and if you have any questions afterwards, please reach out…
Read MoreWhat Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?
M365 business versions are often the ones with security apps added. We have changed the way we look at the workplace as a result of the pandemic. We live in a hybrid world now. Employees’ homes are connected to form a “mini-office.” Company networks have also changed as a result of the outsourcing market. It…
Read MoreInternet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)
Did you know that after being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is officially gone. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft dropped the web browser from support. This means no new patches, updates, or security reviews. It was IE that launched the age of global…
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