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When online suites go down, we need options not on the cloud
In the last week or so, Microsoft and Google briefly saw their online office suites go down. Before we get too reliant on the cloud for ordinary desktop work, maybe we should rethink what we're doing and consider a safety-belt...
Google Slides vs. Microsoft PowerPoint: Which works better for business?
PowerPoint has long been the tool of choice for creating business presentations, but Google Slides is worth a second look. We compare their strengths and weaknesses.
Is it time to move to hosted Exchange? Considerations for IT
In the wake of serious attacks that exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, it may be time to move your mail to the cloud. Here’s what to consider and plan for.
How to use Google Drive for collaboration
Sharing Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Here’s how.
What you need to know about linking to files and pages in SharePoint
SharePoint Online has some great capabilities when it comes to creating "durable" links to files. But, it turns out that the type of file and the type of link and your browser can deliver different experiences. In other words: It’s...
Microsoft provides Exchange Server defensive tool to help SMBs stymie zero-day attacks
The one-click tool is intended as a stopgap measure to protect vulnerable on-premises Exchange servers, deployed mainly by small and midsize businesses.
Patch Exchange now, and test your Windows updates
If it weren't for some serious security issues involving on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers, I'd say things look pretty good for this month's batch of patches.
Microsoft to cut perpetual Office support by 50%, raise price by 10%
The move is more evidence, as if it's needed, that Microsoft remains eager to push, pull, and prod commercial customers into service-like subscriptions.
Viva Connections: What your intranet wants to be
With Microsoft Viva, companies get a new integrated Employee Experience Platform that brings together communications, knowledge, learning, resources, and insights in a collection of apps delivered in Teams. Here's how Viva Connections...
Is Windows 10 a secret Slack slayer?
Slack is already going after Microsoft in Europe, hoping to put a dent in the latter's success with Teams. But Windows could be what really puts Slack in the rear view mirror.
iPad gains much-improved Microsoft Office app
Microsoft reads the zeitgeist with a welcome release for iPad-toting professionals that combines Word, PowerPoint and Excel inside an easy to manage experience.
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What's not to love with this month’s Patch Tuesday?
Despite a lower-than-average number of updates and patches in February, four vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed and we're seeing increasing reports of exploits in the wild.
Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps
These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself.
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PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 cheat sheet
Are you getting the most from PowerPoint for Microsoft 365/Office 365 in Windows? Learn about the key new features in Microsoft’s powerful presentation app.
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PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365/Office 365 in Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.
The hidden significance of a simple Chromebook screensaver
A subtle-seeming feature could help connect Google's ecosystems in a powerful new way — from Chrome OS to Android and beyond.
Microsoft releases Application Guard for Office to M365 customers
Application Guard for Office, a defensive technology that quarantines untrusted Office documents, had been available in public preview for five months.
