Blog

In this issue:

• IT Security Commandment #5: Thou Shalt Keep All Policies Up to Date
• When Was Your Last Microsoft 365 Security Check-Up?
• Immerse Yourself in Microsoft Edge

Jandy’s favorite productivity app is Snip & Sketch.

Windows 11 replaced the legacy Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch apps with a new version that combines the best features of both with an updated interface. It allows you to snip a section of your screen (rectangular, freeform, window or full screen) where you can highlight and/or mark it up, copy to your clipboard to paste into a Teams message or email, or even save it as a picture.

The 10 Commandments of IT Security
IT Security Commandment #6: Thou Shalt Keep All Thy Policies Up to Date
There is an old proverb attributed to some writings by Sir Edwin Sandys, one of the English colonists responsible for settling Jamestown, Virginia—“Honesty is the best policy.

Power Saving Settings Can Significantly Reduce Energy Consumption and Save Electricity
Did you know an idle PC uses 90 watts per hour? Compare that to a PC on standby mode, which consumes only 5 watts per hour. Configuring power-save settings properly on a computer can significantly reduce energy consumption and save electricity.

In 2020, Doug and I had planned to visit Peru and a small part of the Amazon rainforest. Sadly, our trip to Peru has been postponed indefinitely. June 22 is National Rainforest Day—so, in lieu of actually going to Peru, I plan to take advantage of the many wonderful resources online to explore the Amazon rainforests virtually.

In this issue:

• IT Security Commandment #4: Thou Shalt Not Expose Thy Data
• Computer Power Tips
• Staff Pick: Snip & Sketch
• Misc. Productivity Tips

Are you facing issues with Microsoft Teams screen sharing?
If yes, then you're not alone. Many people have experienced problems with screen sharing during online meetings.

Here are some simple solutions for fixing screen sharing issues on Microsoft Teams:

Restart Microsoft Teams:  Close the Teams application and then start it back up.

Be More Productive in Edge by Using Vertical Tabs
One of Microsoft Edge’s unique features is Vertical Tabs, which replaces the row of tabs along the top of the screen for a set of icons that run down the left side instead.

Vertical Tabs are convenient for keeping track of many tabs while minimizing clutter.

Doug comes to IT Radix with a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Quinnipiac University and brings a plethora of experience to his role at IT Radix as part of our sales team. His background in sales, client services and new business acquisitions is a strong foundation that helps Doug educate potential clients on network/computer support and optimization, as well as determining the appropriate security solutions to best protect their business.

Sustainable Printing: Saves Paper, Money AND Our Planet
Sustainability... This is a relatively new theme that is rife these days—in the media, in governmental affairs, and in business of all types and sizes. At its core, sustainability is all about finding ways to meet the needs of the present day without compromising the needs of the future.