Author Archives: Paul Bonathan

HOW TO update your Microsoft Exchange password on your iPhone/iPad (iOS 11 or higher)

This procedure is applicable for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) running iOS how-to-update-your-microsoft-exchange-password-on-your-iphone-ipad-ios-11-or-higherup11 and higher. If you have recently changed your network/email password, please follow the below instructions to update your password on your iPhone or iPad. From the Home screen tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Accounts & Passwords. Tap your company email account.… Read More: HOW TO update your Microsoft Exchange password on your iPhone/iPad… »

Centralised Patch Management

Patch management requires a centralised view of the applicable patches that are installed on endpoints (Servers, computers, laptops, mobile devices), that are used by your company or organisation. Patch management is the process of detecting, downloading, testing, approving and installing new and missing patches. This allows administrators to identify systems that need attention, so that… Read More: Centralised Patch Management »

Using Zoom video conferencing safely

A number of clients have started to use Zoom video conferencing, which has become very popular due to remote working and social distancing. Like any application, we recommend that you keep up-to-date with the latest version. Updates are required to resolve any known issues or vulnerabilities that may have been discovered. The security settings that… Read More: Using Zoom video conferencing safely »

Google Chrome releases stable channel update to address critical vulnerabilities

Google has updated Chrome to 81.0.4044.122 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This update comes with fixes for three critical vulnerabilities CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVE-2020-6458 Out of bounds read and write in PDFium High CVE-2020-6459 Use after free in payments High CVE-2020-6460 Insufficient data validation in URL formatting High

What are the key differences between Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Teams (Free)

Microsoft Teams is available as part of Microsoft 365 plans, but there is also Microsoft Team free that can be used without charge. The key differences are shown below. Microsoft Teams allows a company to have central control over the Teams organisation, as well as additional features such as the ability to schedule meetings.

HOW TO: Add applications to Microsoft Teams

In each Teams Channel you can add Apps. Not only can you add Microsoft Applications such as Planner, Word and Excel but also Apps from outside of Microsoft such as Mail Clark which allows you view and reply to your personal or shared email accounts from within the Teams interface. To add an Application click… Read More: HOW TO: Add applications to Microsoft Teams »

HOW TO: Save posts, conversations or chat items in Microsoft Teams

Teams uses something called ‘persistent’ chat. This means that items are saved in succession over an indefinite period of time. This can make important items difficult to find or refer back to in your history. What you can do is to ‘save’ items so that you can easily refer back to them later. To do… Read More: HOW TO: Save posts, conversations or chat items in Microsoft… »

HOW TO: Search emails by date range with Advanced Find feature

You can configure the Advanced Find criteria to search emails by specific date range, such as between two dates, before a certain date, or after a certain date, etc. 1. Select the email folder where you will search emails by the specific date range, put the cursor into the Instant Search box to activate the… Read More: HOW TO: Search emails by date range with Advanced Find… »

HOW TO: Remotely access a Windows 10 PC from a Chromebook

In order to connect via Remote Desktop or Remote Desktop Gateway, you will require a Google account, which is free to create if you do not already have an account. You will need to be signed into Google Chrome on both your Chromebook and Microsoft Windows PC with your Google account. Local admin rights on… Read More: HOW TO: Remotely access a Windows 10 PC from a… »

Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is part of the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) suite of applications and services. OneDrive is included as part of every Microsoft 365 plan. Once the OneDrive application is installed, which is supported on Microsoft Windows and MacOS, it creates a OneDrive folder on your local device. This folder acts in the same… Read More: Microsoft OneDrive »

Microsoft Cloud Services

With the increase in remote and home working over the past few weeks, many companies, including Microsoft, are now taking steps to ensure their services remain accessible despite huge spikes in user activity. Microsoft has recently released the below stats…. 775% increase in cloud services in regions that are enforcing social distancing. 900 million minutes… Read More: Microsoft Cloud Services »

Office 365 becomes Microsoft 365

Microsoft has announced changes to the names of Office 365 subscriptions for small and medium-sized businesses. Going forward, all products will use the Microsoft 365 brand. The new product names go into effect on April 21, 2020. This is a change to the product name only, and there are no pricing or feature changes currently. … Read More: Office 365 becomes Microsoft 365 »

What version of Microsoft Windows am I running?

In order to find out which version of Microsoft Windows and associated build number, please use the below link to download and then run this tool. When running the script you should be presented with information similar to below.

Upgrading to Windows 10 (Reminder)

Microsoft’s FREE upgrade to Windows 10 ended in July 2016. All upgrades must have completed and reached the “Welcome” screen for Windows 10 ahead of the 29th July 2016, to be entitled to the free upgrade. You can still upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10, however the best way to experience Windows 10… Read More: Upgrading to Windows 10 (Reminder) »

What is Microsoft Patch Tuesday?

Patch Tuesday occurs on the second Tuesday of every month. It is when all the essential fixes for the month are collated and officially posted on the Microsoft Bulletin. These fixes include security updates that are imperative to resolve vulnerabilities, non-security updates, as well as upgrades for OS components and other applications. What is the significance… Read More: What is Microsoft Patch Tuesday? »

Coronavirus phishing attack disguised as a message from the Center for Disease Control

Security researchers at Kaspersky have identified a phishing campaign that poses as an email from the CDC (Centers of Disease Control). The email’s subject line is certainly likely to catch the eye of many people, as it claims to be emergency information related to “Coronavirus outbreak in your city”: The email will likely make users… Read More: Coronavirus phishing attack disguised as a message from the Center… »

Skype for Business Online is retiring

As Microsoft Teams has become the core communications client for Office 365, we are announcing that Skype for Business Online will retire on 31 July 2021. After that time, the Skype for Business Online service will no longer be accessible or supported. What is the Skype for Business Retirement plan? Skype for Business Online will be retired on July 31, 2021,… Read More: Skype for Business Online is retiring »

Deleting an Exchange email account from an iOS device

1. For iOS 12: Go To Settings > Passwords & Accounts For iOS 11: Go To Settings > Accounts & Passwords For iOS 10: Go to Settings > Mail > Account For iOS 9 and lower: Settings > Mail, Contact, Calendars > Add Account 2. On the Accounts screen, tap the Exchange Account that will need to be removed.… Read More: Deleting an Exchange email account from an iOS device »

Adding an Exchange email account to an Android device

1. Open the Gmail app. Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner > Settings > Add account > Exchange and Office 365 2. Enter your full email address and tap Next Enter your password and tap Next 3. The device will try to configure the Exchange server address automatically. If the server address can’t be… Read More: Adding an Exchange email account to an Android device »

Adding an Exchange email account to an iOS device

For iOS 14: Go To Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account For iOS 12: Go To Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Add Account For iOS 11: Go To Settings > Accounts & Passwords > Add Account For iOS 10: Go to Settings > Mail > Account > Add Account For iOS 9 and lower: Settings > Mail,… Read More: Adding an Exchange email account to an iOS device »