IT News, Information And Tips To Help Your Business

For some people who work from home, going back and forth between their professional and personal lives is as easy as flipping a mental switch. Referred to as “work-life integrators,” these are the people who can start knocking out tasks in the morning, focus on a grueling workout after lunch, perhaps take an afternoon nap, then dive straight back to work after dinner.

More and more organizations today are seeing the value in implementing bring your own device (BYOD) and choose your own device (CYOD) policies. Aside from increased efficiency and productivity, there are plenty of other benefits that businesses across industries can get from both strategies.

Do you want to remind or update your team of company-related activities? An easy way to do this is by marking the activity on your Outlook calendar and sharing it with your colleagues. The following steps will let you do just that.
Outlook on the web
If you have Microsoft 365 or another email service based on Microsoft Exchange Online, follow these steps to share your calendar:

Open the Calendar by clicking on the calendar icon at the bottom of the page.

Website design has gone a long way through the years, with many attractive and useful trends becoming fairly ubiquitous and almost “invisible”. Here are some of the newer trends that can help improve brand visibility and customer reach by making website content easy to digest and websites fun to browse.

Every business owner knows that having a business continuity plan (BCP) is crucial to surviving any disaster. However, some still tend to overlook certain aspects of a BCP strategy, causing the plan to go up in flames. Ensure a solid BCP by knowing these five critical mistakes to avoid.

Many businesses are adopting bring your own device (BYOD) policies as more employees work from home. The problem is, if you’re not careful, BYOD can expose your company to major cybersecurity risks, including the following.

Loss or theft of devices – Employees often bring their personal devices wherever they go.

When it comes to saving energy, every little effort goes a long way. The more energy-efficient your PC is, the more money you save. In fact, you can save up to $50 a year if you activate your PC’s power-saving feature. Further increase your savings by following these tips:
1. Unplug your computer when not in use
When you’re not using your computer, it’s best to shut it down and unplug it.

Microsoft Workplace Analytics presents a clear picture of employee performance, giving managers and leaders actionable insights to enhance productivity. Learn more about this valuable tool and its benefits to businesses of all sizes across industries.

Paper is considered one of the cheapest and most portable means of carrying information. However, using paper documents has its drawbacks, namely that these can be damaged, destroyed, misfiled, and lost. There’s also the environment we must be concerned about.

If you shop online like many people, you need to make sure that the site’s payment page has HTTPS in its URL. Otherwise, entering your personal and financial information on this page can expose you to risks such as identity theft. Read on to find out why HTTPS makes for a safer online browsing experience.