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We keep tabs on the latest insights and security threats in IT. Here are some guides to help protect you and your organization from cyber attacks.
What are the fundamentals of IT security? Here is an executive overview.
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Here is a short overview of 31 steps you can take to help protect your business assets.
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Protect your organization, and your reputation, from cyber criminals by starting from the inside-out.
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These simple pointers allow you to confirm the validity of a questionable email.
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Security awareness training can help to keep all staff aware of phishing attempts.
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We've put together a handful of training videos addressing common help desk topics.
Reacquaint yourself with the fundamentals and even pick up some new skills.
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Microsoft 365 uses multifactor authentication. Here is how to get set up.
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Protect your organization from advanced email threats with Nextworks Email Security.
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Each month we review common helpdesk requests and put together an article or two sharing knowledge and ideas with our clients.
| ✎ | Desktop Computer Battery Backups | Are they even worthwhile? | September 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✎ | Commercial Desktops & Laptops | Business vs. Reatail - Is there a difference? | September 2026 |
| ✎ | Help, Our Wi-Fi is Down! | Or is it? | August 2026 |
| ✎ | Authenticator Apps | Move from SMS to TOTP | August 2026 |
| ✎ | Working with Web Developers | Be careful before you give access. | July 2026 |
| ✎ | Have a Questionable Email? | How to Notify Nextworks | July 2026 |
| ✎ | Anti-Virus vs EDR | How do these security tools compare? | June 2026 |
| ✎ | Windows Efficiency Tips | Keyboard Shortcuts Saving You Time | May 2026 |
| ✎ | Dual Monitors | Two Screens Are Better Than One | May 2026 |
| ✎ | Microsoft Forms | Free Tool to Create Online Surveys & Forms | April 2026 |
| ✎ | Windows Default Apps | Setting Your Default Web Browser, PDF Viewer, Image Editor, Etc. | April 2026 |
| ✎ | Fine Tune Your Mouse Settings | Bigger, Brighter, Faster, or Slower Mice | March 2026 |
| ✎ | Slow Computer Opportunity Cost | Calculate the Cost of Waiting | March 2026 |
| ✎ | Email Templates in Outlook | Saving Time with Repetitive Emails | February 2026 |
| ✎ | Protecting Word Documents | Easy Encryption for Sensitive Documents | February 2026 |
| ✎ | Robocalls | Screening Incoming Calls and Preventing Your Business From Being Blocked | January 2026 |
| ✎ | AI Survival Guide | Small Business Use Cases and Tools | January 2026 |
| ✎ | Gen Z Computer Knowledge | The Smart Phone Impact | November 2025 |
| ✎ | Breathing New Life in an Aging Home Computer | Consider Linux Mint | October 2025 |
| ✎ | Document Collaboration | Skip the Email Cycle | October 2025 |
| ✎ | The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Spotting Illegitimate Email | September 2025 |
| ✎ | Artificial Intelligence Security | Being Aware When Ramping Up AI | September 2025 |
| ✎ | Archiving in Microsoft Outlook | Inbox Housecleaning | August 2025 |
| ✎ | How is the New Microsoft Outlook Different? | ✍ Nextworks Infographic | August 2025 |
| ✎ | 50 Reasons to Use Copilot | How Copilot can Improve Your Workflow | July 2025 |
| ✎ | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Exploring the Added Security Benefits | July 2025 |
| ✎ | PDF Software | Choosing from Free to Pro and Even AI | June 2025 |
| ✎ | OneDrive & SharePoint | Key Differences | June 2025 |
| ✎ | Sharing Large or Numerous Files Over the Internet for Business | The Right Tool for the Job | May 2025 |
| ✎ | Email Offboarding | Options for Departing Employee Email Accounts | May 2025 |
| ✎ | Cyber Insurance Playbook | Navigating Pitfalls and Avoiding Surprises | April 2025 |
| ✎ | 3 Popular Small Business Administration Scams | Domain Registrars, Annual Reports, Anti-Virus | March 2025 |
| ✎ | Consumer VPN Services | How Do They Work and is the Technology Right for You? | March 2025 |
| ✎ | Quantum Computing | A Layman's Explanation | February 2025 |
| ✎ | Mobile Device Management | Small Business Considerations For Managing Employee Devices | February 2025 |
| ✎ | Layered Cybersecurity | ✍ Nextworks Infographic | February 2025 |
| ✎ | Private Clouds | Benefits & Use of a Private Cloud for Small Business | January 2025 |
| ✎ | Working Remote | Considerations & Mechanics of a Remote Workforce | January 2025 |
| ✎ | A New Computer for Black Friday? | Computer Replacement Considerations | November 2024 |
| ✎ | Ten Ways to Get Internet at Home | What are my options for home Internet? | October 2024 |
| ✎ | Moving Your 365 from GoDaddy to Microsoft | Why should I move? What to consider. How to move. | October 2024 |
| ✎ | Windows 10 Approaching End of Life | How does this affect me, and should I care? | October 2024 |
| ✎ | What is Pig Butchering? | Don't be a pig! Learn how this scam works. | September 2024 |
| ✎ | Sending Private Information via Email | How does it work and what options do I have? | August 2024 |
| ✎ | Helpful AI Tips | ✍ Nextworks Infographic | August 2024 |
| ✎ | What Happened with CrowdStrike? | Possibly The Largest It Outage In History | July 2024 |
| ✎ | Why Get Cybersecurity Insurance | An Increasingly Essential Policy | June 2024 |
| ✎ | IT and Employee Onboarding & Offboarding | There's more to it than you might think. | June 2024 |
| ✎ | Under the Hoodie | Exposing Internet Scammers | April 2024 |
| ✎ | Can I use a Mac in the workplace? | Exploring the Feasibility of Macs in the Workplace | April 2024 |
| ✎ | How is Windows 11 Different than Windows 10? | We answer the most common questions posed to us about windows 11. | March 2024 |
| ✎ | Why You Should Be Thinking About Microsoft Copilot | Everything You Need to Know About Copilot and How it Can Help Your Business | February 2024 |
| ✎ | Are Your Backups Safe? | How Even Your Backups Might Be Vulnerable in a Cyberattack | January 2024 |
| ✎ | Why it’s Easier Than You May Think to Switch to a Better IT Partner | Transitioning from bad IT to excellent IT can be seamless. | December 2023 |
| ✎ | Take Your Email Security to the Next Level | Protect your organization from advanced email threats by adding Nextworks Email Protection. | September 2023 |
| ✎ | Cybercriminals are Defeating MFA/2FA to Access Your Online Accounts | How the Adversary-in-The-Middle (AiTM) Phishing Scam Works | August 2023 |
| ✎ | Password Managers for Business and Individuals | Keep your business passwords safe and consolidated. | July 2023 |
| ✎ | Navigating Budget Constraints and High Inflation | Why IT Teams are Teaming Up with IT Service Providers | June 2023 |
| ✎ | Working Smarter in the Field Using VoIP | Service Professionals Replacing Cellular Calls with Softphone Calls | April 2023 |
| ✎ | Increase Your Security with Geo-Blocking | Blocking Access by Location | March 2023 |
| ✎ | Reigning in the Use of Personal Cell Phones for Company Business | Protecting Your Greatest Asset – Your Customers | February 2023 |
| ✎ | A.I. Impact on the Future of Spam, Phishing, and Cybercrime | Will artificial intelligence be a tipping point into cybersecurity chaos? | January 2023 |
| ✎ | Don’t Fall for a Big Business Phone System | How Local Service Delivers Superior Results | October 2022 |
| ✎ | IT Expense Considerations in a Bear Market | Decreasing your IT TCO doesn’t need to reduce your organization’s technology capabilities. | August 2022 |
| ✎ | The Real Value of MSP | Why Hourly IT is No Longer Effective | May 2022 |
| ✎ | The Ubiquitous Heist | How the #1 Email Scam Works | April 2022 |
| ✎ | Comcast SecurityEdge | An MSP's Perspective | February 2022 |
| ✎ | Living with Spam | Filters to the Rescue, Mostly | March 2020 |
IT Security Training Training Videos News Articles [ Newsletter ]
Here is an archive of our NEW monthly Technology Brief covering useful technology and cybersecurity topics.
| VOLUME | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| Vol 27, August 2026 | Help, Our Wi-Fi is Down!; Authenticator Apps |
| Vol 26, July 2026 | Working with Web Developers; Have a Questionable Email? |
| Vol 25, June 2026 | Anti-Virus vs EDR |
| Vol 24, May 2026 | Windows Efficiency Tips; Dual Monitors |
| Vol 23, April 2026 | Microsoft Forms; Windows Default Apps |
| Vol 22, March 2026 | Fine Tune Your Mouse Settings; Slow Computer Opportunity Cost |
| Vol 21, February 2026 | Email Templates in Outlook; Encrypting Word Documents |
| Vol 20, January 2026 | Robocalls; AI Survival Guide |
| Vol 19, November 2025 | Gen Z Computer Knowledge |
| Vol 18, October 2025 | New Life for an Old Home PC; Document Collaboration |
| Vol 17, September 2025 | The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; Protecting Your Business & AI |
| Vol 16, August 2025 | Archiving in Microsoft Outlook, The New Outlook |
| Vol 16, August 2025 | Archiving in Microsoft Outlook, The New Outlook |
| Vol 15, July 2025 | M365 Business Premium, 50 Reasons to Use Copilot |
| Vol 14, June 2025 | PDF Software, OneDrive & SharePoint |
| Vol 13, May 2025 | Sharing Large or Numerous Files Over the Internet, Email Offboarding |
| Vol 12, April 2025 | Cyber Insurance Playbook |
| Vol 11, March 2025 | 3 Small Business Admin Scams, Consumer VPN Services |
| Vol 10, February 2025 | Quantum Computing, Mobile Device Management |
| Vol 9, January 2025 | Working Remote, Private Clouds |
| Vol 8, November 2024 | A New Computer for Black Friday? |
| Vol 7, October 2024 | 10 Ways to Get Internet at Home, Windows 10 Nearing End of Life |
| Vol 6, September 2024 | What is Pig Butchering? Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg (M365) |
| Vol 5, August 2024 | Emailing Private Information, Helpful AI Tips |
| Vol 4, July 2024 | What Happened with CrowdStrike? Password Managers |
| Vol 3, June 2024 | Why Get Cybersecurity Insurance, IT and Onboarding & Offboarding |
| Vol 2, May 2024 | Microsoft Online Training, AI in the Workplace |
| Vol 1, April 2024 | Under the Hoodie, Macs in the Workplace |
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