Understanding the Benefits of Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes

Email remains an indispensable tool for communication in today's corporate landscape, despite the burgeoning array of communication technologies. Within the vast choices available, Microsoft Exchange and Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) stand out as two of the more prevalent email services. While IMAP has long been the mainstay for standard email services, Microsoft Exchange delivers an...
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Unleashing Creativity with Microsoft Copilot

In the realm of technological evolution, Microsoft brings forth another groundbreaking innovation, Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion, designed to transform the way we relate to technology. Empowering Creativity Microsoft Copilot is not just about completing tasks; it's about unleashing creativity. It brings the power of generative AI to apps like Paint, allowing users to create and...
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Microsoft Copilot: Navigating the Future of AI with Ease

We're stepping into a transformative era, one where Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes our interactions and benefits derived from technology. Microsoft, a pioneer in technological innovation, introduces Microsoft Copilot, a revolutionary AI companion designed to make your everyday tasks seamless and efficient. A New Companion in Every Task Microsoft Copilot is not just another AI tool; it's a...
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Navigating the New Commerce Experience from Microsoft

Microsoft's New Commerce Experience (NCE) is a pivotal change in the way partners and small businesses purchase and manage license-based services like Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Intune. Introduced to offer more flexibility, simplified billing, and enhanced capabilities, NCE is reshaping the purchasing landscape. This blog post, brought to you by O'Brien Media, a proud Microsoft...
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Microsoft released Windows 11 in July of this year, but it has seen very little adoption

Windows 11 was one of the most highly anticipated software releases of this year. It promised a host of new features, including enhanced security and compatibility with a variety of different devices and platforms. However, despite its many improvements, Windows 11 has seen very little adoption since its release in July. Critics point to a number of factors that may be contributing to this lack...
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Do you use Internet Explorer? Microsoft warn that you could be blocked from Word, Outlook and PowerPoint this month!

Microsoft have warned that users of Internet Explorer 11 will find themselves blocked from accessing Office 365 applications or having a downgraded experience. Why is this happening? This change is happening because the Internet Explorer browser has become outdated over the years – with Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge and rival browsers. Why have Microsoft released a warning? Latest stats...
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Microsoft release new update to fix critical ‘PrintNightmare’ bug – update immediately!

Microsoft has today released a fix for a serious flaw in the Windows operating system where hackers can exploit the Windows Print Spooler – with the bug being named ‘PrintNightmare’. This blog post will outline all you need to know – including what the bug is, how it could affect you, and how to update. What is the bug? This bug was found by researchers at a cybersecurity company Sangfor....
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Skype for Business Online retires July 31, 2021

Originally announced in July 2020, as Microsoft Teams has become the core communications client for Microsoft 365, Microsoft has issued a reminder the Skype for Business Online service will retire July 31, 2021. How this will affect your organization if you use Skype for Business Online If your organization has been scheduled for a Microsoft-assisted upgrade from Skype for Business Online to...
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Microsoft announce Windows 11!

On the 24th of June 2021, Microsoft announced the next iteration of the Windows operating system – Windows 11. In preparation for it being launched later this year, this blog post will highlight the key features that Windows 11 will bring to your computer! A brand-new look There is a new start menu, taskbar, and icon design – the start button is moved to the middle of the taskbar, with a...
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New Microsoft Teams update will make hybrid working that little bit easier!

Through this past year, you have probably become familiar with two things: remote working and Microsoft Teams. As things start to return back to normal, Microsoft have announced a brand-new update with a bunch of features that will help us transition to the world of hybrid working. This blog post will highlight all the new changes and how they will help us as we start to change the way we work...
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