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Microsoft’s New Outlook Calendar Feature

Discover Microsoft’s New Outlook Calendar Feature - The Kanban Style Board View

Have you noticed or interacted with Microsoft Outlook's new feature yet? The one that improves your workflow by letting you organize multiple calendars, schedule meetings, set reminders, and complete your tasks more efficiently? If not, don't worry, as we've got you covered! This comprehensive article introduces the Kanban-style board view for Outlook Calendar.

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8 Little-Known Google Pixel Phone Superpowers

8 Little-Known Google Pixel Phone Superpowers

Google Pixel smartphones come equipped with a variety of features that make them unique from other devices. More so, with the introduction of Android 9 Pie and its impressive new updates, Pixel has never been more powerful.

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Outsourcing IT Services In Langley BC

Outsourcing IT Services In Langley BC

You've probably noticed this worrying trend; hotels, restaurants, manufacturing plants, service providers, businesses of all kinds, etc., struggle to find suitable employees. Strolling up and about the streets, it's unsurprising to come across "We're Hiring" signs as companies across virtually all industries grapple with filling their labour shortages.

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PowerPoint’s Presenter Coach Integrates with Microsoft Teams as Speaker Coach 

Microsoft is always working towards improving the user experience across all its platform. One of the latest developments is a feature that helps you improve your presentation skills when using Microsoft Teams. On September 9, 2021, the company announced that it would introduce a speaker coach feature to Microsoft Teams, a personalized meeting coach to help you prepare for presentations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windows 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Windows 11

Microsoft has officially rolled out a new Windows 11 starting October 5, 2021. The new Operating System is packed with several top-notch features, including a new user interface, a redesigned start menu, updated Microsoft Store widgets, and more. If you are using a Windows PC for your business in Canada, you probably wonder how the upgrade will affect you. Coleman Technologies has researched common Windows 11 questions and assembled the following answers:

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Ransomware In Canada During 2021

A Look Back at Ransomware's Impact On Canadian Business In 2021
2021 has underscored the importance of cybersecurity for Canadian businesses. As more employees work from home, security loopholes have increased, with a recent IBM security report showing that each data breach incident in Canada costs an average of $6.75 million in 2021. This figure represents an increase from $6.35 million the previous year, and it's even higher than the global average, which is $5.34 million.

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Computer Consulting Services in Langley

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Your business needs to use computers to run efficiently. Sometimes you will run into new developments as new computer software and network solutions come into the market. Unfortunately, keeping up with these changes can be an uphill task, and your competitors can beat you at leveraging the power of the advancements.

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Has Your Tech Company Disabled Windows Security?

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If you've hired an IT company for cybersecurity, there is one small detail you can check to make sure it's the right one-- Windows Security. Some IT companies will choose to disable Windows Security, but for a variety of reasons, this is not recommended. Here is how to check if your Windows Security is disabled, as well as the importance of keeping it enabled.

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Outsourcing Critical IT Functions: British Columbia Business Guide

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Outsourcing Critical IT Functions

In today's digital business environment, almost every organization requires technology to run its operations and improve efficiency. But, the initial cost of acquiring and maintaining the necessary IT assets can escalate quickly. So, outsourcing your business's IT needs to an established third party can help you keep the costs low without compromising on the quality of services you provide. Outsourcing critical IT functions come with several benefits, including saving time and money. Instead of investing in a full-fledged in-house IT department and wasting time worrying about complex IT functions, you can outsource them so you can find enough time to focus on the core aspects of your business.

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Have You Planned Your Ransomware Response?

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What Is Your Ransomware Response?
It feels like no more than a few days go by without another ransomware story in the news. What used to be just one threat present in the cybercrime landscape has now become the most clear and present danger to modern businesses.

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Office 2016 Vs. Microsoft 365 - Who Wins?

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Microsoft 365 Vs. Microsoft Office 2016

Initially launched in 1990, the Microsoft Office suite has undergone significant changes and developments to make applications friendlier and easier to use. Despite other Office suites available on the market, MS Office remains the most widely used software globally. Besides, it is available in different versions and subscriptions, making it ideal for various groups. This gives individuals and businesses plenty of options to choose from based on their needs and desires.

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Outsourced IT Advisor in British Columbia

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Benefits of Having an Outsourced IT Advisor in British Columbia

As the world rapidly embraces technology, most companies have turned digital in a bid to improve productivity and service delivery. While some organizations have their own in-house IT advisors, others prefer to outsource their IT services from a third party. Services such as network management, Data Centre Operations, and disaster recovery operations may be outsourced from individual IT professionals or even from renowned IT firms.

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Windows 11 Support In British Columbia

Windows 11 Support In British Columbia

The world has changed significantly since the initial rollout of Windows 10, and Microsoft's recent announcement that Windows 11 will be available in the near future has users both intrigued and concerned about what the new version may bring. The upgraded software will be filled with the latest features as far as hybrid work capabilities, security, and other tech specs, but some users are not quite ready to get used to a new program. Here is an overview of the changes you can expect to see once Windows 11 becomes available later this year, as well as your next step to take if you do run into problems while using it!

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Effortless Microsoft 365 Security and Monitoring Around the Clock

Text"]Microsoft 365 is arguably the most common cloud application popular among businesses of all sizes. The service spans the spectrum of entity sizes, offering packages for young startups to corporate enterprises.

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A Case For Managed IT Services In The BC Lower Mainland

Managed IT Services In Langley and the BC Lower Mainland

Technology trends unfold at lightning speed, and tech marvels are continually increasing collaboration and productivity in organizations. However, keeping up with the constantly evolving landscape can be time-consuming and challenging.

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Dual Channel Memory: What Is It, and How Does It Work?

Dual Channel Memory: What Is It, and How Does It Work?

Computers rely on the memory space to process and store the information that you input into their systems. As such, your computer requires to have the appropriate memory modules attuned to the capacity and specifications of the processor.

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Coleman Technologies Solves IT Problems For Cloverdale Cold Storage At A Cost-Effective Rate

Cloverdale Cold Storage LTD. is a public cold storage company. They provide refrigerated warehouse space for a range of customers to meet their bulk long-term storage needs.

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Vancouver Area Construction IT Company Charges Clients Way Too Much For Way Too Little Service

This Construction Firm’s IT Company Was Charging Them Too Much For Too Little — That’s Why They Switched To Coleman Technologies
Despite how much they were paying for their IT support, this construction firm was dealing with poor system performance, vulnerable data continuity, and they even suffered a major data breach. That’s why they chose to partner with Coleman Technologies instead.

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Top Technology Trends To Close Out 2021

It is no secret that British Columbia (BC) is one of the biggest technology hubs in Canada. The region gets revenue of more than $23 million and $15 billion in GDP from its more than 10,000 tech companies. One of the driving factors of the province's technological innovation is its quickly expanding, highly educated, and a flexible workforce consisting of young, diverse, and enthusiastic talent. So energetic is this workforce that it has been very swift at embracing the "new normal" and even set the course for the rest of the world.

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Do You Know Why You Need A DNS Filter?

Did you know that more than 90% of cybersecurity incidents can be traced back to human error? Just one wrong click on a dangerous link or unknown website is all it takes to download dangerous malware and infect your systems. 

That’s why you need to employ every tool available to you to mitigate the risks facing your business. Case in point — do you have a DNS filter? 

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About Coleman Technologies

Coleman Technologies has been serving the British Columbia area since 1999, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. Our experience has allowed us to build and develop the infrastructure needed to keep our prices affordable and our clients up and running.

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