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Cybersecurity, M365, Managed IT Services, AI, & Technology Trends for Portland Businesses
What to Do in the First Hour You Suspect a Cyberattack
If you suspect a cyberattack, the first hour matters a lot. Here’s what to do, in what order, and the mistakes that make things worse.
Critical PHP Security Vulnerability Affecting Websites
Today, October 21, 2026, the team that maintains PHP announced two critical security flaws and released fixes the same day. PHP is the software that runs a large portion of the world's websites, including most WordPress sites. If your website runs on PHP and hasn't...
Excel for Beginners: Using Copilot in Excel
Copilot in Excel can now build formulas, edit cells, and run multi-step tasks from plain English. Here’s how beginners can use Copilot in Excel effectively.
Microsoft Copilot App Builder: Build Apps with Copilot Cowork and Copilot Studio
Microsoft expanded App Builder into Copilot Cowork and Copilot Studio. Learn how to use natural-language prompts, how to access it, and how to build apps.
Excel for Beginners: How to Use AI to Make Excel Easier
AI tools like Claude can write Excel formulas, clean messy data, and build spreadsheets for you. Here’s how to use them, even if you’re new to Excel.
The Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Copilot: What It Actually Does (and Doesn’t Do)
Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Chat, and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business explained: what each does, what it costs, and which one your team needs.
The Top Recommended AI Tools: Hatz AI, Copilot, and Claude Explained
Which AI tool is best for your business? We break down Claude, Copilot, and Hatz AI based on real-world testing and client deployments.
Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices: Building a Layered Security Strategy for Your Business
Microsoft 365 protects identities, devices, email, & company data through an integrated security ecosystem with Entra ID, Intune, Defender, & Conditional Access
How to Avoid Common Excel Errors: Excel for Beginners
Excel errors like #DIV/0! and #REF! can break reports and lead to bad decisions. Here’s how to prevent and fix the most common formula mistakes.
How to Choose the Right Managed IT Services Provider: A Small Business Checklist
Not all IT providers are equal. Use this checklist to evaluate MSPs on security, prevention, support quality, and business alignment.
Backup vs. Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to company data, data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity could be used interchangeably. It makes sense; they're all related to one another. They work together to form a complete data restoration plan and understanding the differences is...
How to Use Excel for Data Cleaning: Tutorial for Beginners
Courtesy of Microsoft Excel data cleaning is one of the most valuable skills you can master as a working professional. If you’re a working professional, you have most likely had to work on a spreadsheet or two (thousand) at some point during your career. But, like...
Understanding End-of-Life and Upgrade Cycles
Your outdated devices are open targets for attackers. Here’s what end-of-life really means and how to plan upgrades that protect your firm.
AI Security and Data Privacy: What Businesses Need to Know
The Risks, Responsibilities, and Legal Landmines of Artificial Intelligence AI has already changed how organizations handle data, automate processes, and deliver services. It's really exciting. What's less exciting is that it's also creating a sprawling new category...
Copilot Cowork: What It Is, How to Use It, and Why You Should Be Using It
Courtesy of Microsoft Have you heard about the release of Copilot Cowork? As of June 16, Copilot Cowork became generally available to people with Microsoft Copilot subscriptions. If you're not using it yet, you could be missing a significant tool for your company....
