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Bite-sized productivity and security tech tips

Disable Browser Pop-Ups
Disable pop-ups in your web browser to prevent phishing attacks or accidental downloads of malicious content.

Reorder Microsoft Teams Chats
Reorder your Favorite chats by dragging and dropping them or by right-clicking and selecting “Move to” to place them in a specific section.

Document Inspectors
Use the Document Inspector tool to remove hidden data and personal information before sharing Microsoft Office files.

Quick Print in Microsoft Apps
Press Ctrl + P to open the print dialogue box with default settings. Click “Print” to send document to your designated printer.

Keep Favorite Teams Chats on Top
Pin your go-to chats and channels by adding them to Favorites.

Avoid Using Outdated Microsoft Office Formats
Don’t save or open documents in outdated file formats (e.g., .doc, .xls) as they may lack modern security features.

Paste Text Without Formatting
To paste text without keeping its original formatting in Microsoft Word, use Ctrl + Shift + V

Microsoft Teams @Mentions
Use @mentions in Teams to get someone’s attention. Type @ and their name, then select them. To view mentions directed at you, click “@ Mentions” at the top of your chat.

Turn on Protected View
Open Microsoft Office files downloaded from the internet or email in Protected View to avoid running potentially harmful content.
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