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Let Teams Give Your Space a Digital Makeover

Thanks to AI, straightening up your workspace before a Web meeting might be a thing of the past.

The State of Microsoft Data Part 2

While Microsoft's latest offering, Fabric, is a viable option for many, it's not the only player out there.

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Tech Predictions for 2024: Digital Identities, Windows Next and More

As the rise of AI continues, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the tech features heavily in my yearly forecast.

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The State of Microsoft Data, Part 1: Transactional Database Solutions

Let's kick off 2024 by checking in with the current status of some of Microsoft's more popular database options, like Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance and more.

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My 2023 Tech Predictions Revisited

While my batting average was a bit low, getting anything right in the chaotic year we had feels like a win.

Take a Fresh Look at Your Microsoft 365 Tenant, Part 2: Tracking

It's time to find those tenants that slipped through your watch and get them removed.

Take a Fresh Look at Your Microsoft 365 Tenant, Part 1

Without a point person, an enterprise's tenants can get out of hand.

Improving PowerShell Script Reliability

Break the habit of single-serving scripts to avoid unnecessary work.

How To Take Advantage of PowerShell Subexpressions

Here's how you can master subexpressions to enhance your scripting efficiency.

Planning for Three-Tier Data Protection

Implement this multi-layered data protection strategy for enhanced security and resilience.

Why You Need Separate Backup and Archiving Strategies

Let's explore the financial and operational benefits of differentiating backup and archival strategies in data management.

Using PowerShell to Start Hyper-V VMs in Sequence

Here's how to streamline virtual machine launches with PowerShell scripts for efficient and sequential booting.

Creating a Safe Links Policy for Your Organization

Keep your users safe by taking advantage of this Microsoft 365 security feature.

Microsoft Ignite 2023: Data Analytics Platform Fabric Analytics Now Available

Microsoft's latest offering will also continue the company's trend of strong AI integration hooks.

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Why IT Should be Concerned with 'Living off the Land' Attacks

What was once a somewhat novel attack approach has gained popularity in the face of rising nation-state threat actors.

Will Generative AI Assist You or Put You Out of Work?

While the question has been raised countless times, let's take a current look at what gen AI means for the workforce.

A New Feature that Office Desktop Applications Need Now!

Microsoft could further give users a piece of mind by adding a security focused Role Based Access Control to its productivity suite.

Why Hyper-V VMs Sometimes Fail to Stop

Here are some reasons why your Hyper-V virtual machines might fail to shut down and how you can troubleshoot this recurring issue.

What Can ChatGPT Figure Out About You?

Time to put the tech to the test to see how much it really knows about me.

The Current State of the Art Around Cloud Storage and Databases

Let's break down performance metrics, cost considerations, and the ever-changing best practices of cloud storage and database solutions.

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