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CRN Names Orchestrate Technologies to Its 2021 MSP 500 List

February 16th, 2021

Cincinnati, Ohio February 16th, 2021 –Orchestrate Technologies announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Orchestrate to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services.

Got a new MacBook? Here’s what you need to do first

January 29th, 2021

The 2020 MacBook models boast of a new processor that promises a longer battery life and better speed. Plus, they offer the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps. But before you start using your new device, make the following tweaks to ensure even better performance and functionality.

5 tips for better cybersecurity

January 26th, 2021

1. Be careful who you communicate with
Sometimes criminals will make fake dating profiles or social media accounts specifically to target you. Just because it seems like they have a lot in common with you, doesn’t mean they really do.
2. Use two-factor authentication
You can do this with an app such as Google Authenticator, or from SMS codes sent directly to your phone.

Avoid these 5 bad business security practices

January 13th, 2021

Many small- and mid-sized businesses struggle to protect their data, often neglecting a critical component in their security strategy. If your organization still follows one or more of these bad security practices, correct them as soon as possible.
Open wireless networks
With just one main internet line and a couple of wireless routers, an entire office can get online.

What’s new with Microsoft Excel?

January 4th, 2021

Microsoft Excel can be used to record inventory, create simple and complex formulas, and manage data. The world’s most popular spreadsheet program is chock full of features, and with a recent upgrade, users will be able to do more with their own data.

What you need to know about Mac ransomware

December 18th, 2020

New strains of ransomware usually impact many Windows users, while only a small percentage of Mac users get affected. However, there are ransomware strains that specifically target Apple’s computers. Defending against these threats is crucial if your business mostly uses Macs.

Calls on Microsoft Teams are finally getting a major upgrade

December 14th, 2020

Making conference calls on the go could soon be easier than ever thanks to a major upgrade to Microsoft Teams.

According to a Microsoft blog post, the firm has streamlined the calling experience in Teams, bringing call history, voicemail, contacts and the dial pad together in a single tab.