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Microsoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365   

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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 handiest apps you get with a Microsoft 365 subscription is Microsoft Forms.

Finding the Right Microsoft Enterprise Support Team

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Discover the perfect Microsoft Enterprise support team for your needs with this comprehensive guide! Get an overview of common selection criteria and find out who best fits the bill. Finding the right Microsoft Enterprise support team is critical to running a successful business. With this guide, you’ll learn the common selection criteria, so you can decide which team best fits your needs.

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

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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. Here are some of the coolest features in this current Windows OS. After taking a look, you may choose to go ahead and take the plunge into the Windows 11 universe.

6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration of Cloud Solutions

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Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don’t need to worry about security because it’s handled. This is an incorrect assumption because cloud security is a shared model. The provider of the solution handles securing the backend infrastructure. But the user is responsible for configuring security settings in their account properly. Use the tips below to reduce your risk of a cloud data breach and improve cloud security.

How Is the Metaverse Going to Change Business?

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The new buzzword around town is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? Is it just something that social media companies need to be concerned about? According to people like Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, the metaverse is coming. He stated that “Life without AR will soon be unthinkable.” Whether that’s a short-term or long-off prediction, companies need to be ready.

Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches?

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Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life. And can have costly consequences for individuals. Hackers can steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just to name a couple. It’s best to protect yourself with some knowledge. We’ll help by listing several recent breaches. If you’ve interacted with any of these companies, you’ll want to take steps to protect yourself from the fallout.

7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022

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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.