Tips Archives - Les Olson IT https://lesolson.com/blog/category/tips/ Your Local Partner for Office Technology Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:54:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lesolson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LOIT-Primary_Icon-Name-150x150.png Tips Archives - Les Olson IT https://lesolson.com/blog/category/tips/ 32 32 Invoice Processing Best Solution for 2024 https://lesolson.com/blog/invoice-processing-best-solution-for-2024/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/invoice-processing-best-solution-for-2024/ Invoice Processing Woes Invoicing is an essential function with the time and money constraints imposed upon all businesses. One study found that 57% of businesses use manual processing of invoices, surprisingly, 22% of those companies are enterprises.1 Many companies exhaust resources to order, receive, and pay for products and services. The workload required to process […]

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]]> Cybersecurity Compliance with FTC Safeguard Rules https://lesolson.com/blog/cybersecurity-compliance-with-ftc-safeguard-rules/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/cybersecurity-compliance-with-ftc-safeguard-rules/ Business compliance with the upcoming FTC Safeguards Rules deadline! Nine new standards for cybersecurity and why they are crucial for consumer privacy and data security.

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]]> Cybersecurity in the Home https://lesolson.com/blog/cybersecurity-in-the-home/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/cybersecurity-in-the-home/ In this increasingly wireless world, the steps households should take in terms of cybersecurity have changed. Most homes now run networks of devices linked to the internet, including computers, gaming systems, TVs, tablets, and smartphones that access wireless networks.

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]]> Data Breach Anatomy: What Are They and What to Do? https://lesolson.com/blog/data-breach-anatomy-what-are-they-and-what-to-do/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Outsourced IT]]> https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/data-breach-anatomy-what-are-they-and-what-to-do/ How to spot a possible breach? The best way to stop a data breach is to stop it before it even starts. This includes taking steps from making sure passwords are long and complex to report suspicious emails. If you do suspect that you have been the victim of a breach, immediately contact your IT department or device provider to notify them and follow subsequent protocols to help them scan, detect, and remediate any issues that exist.

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]]> Security Operations Center https://lesolson.com/blog/security-operations-center/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Outsourced IT]]> https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/security-operations-center/ Whatever your company does, they believe it depends on the tech. Your business is at risk when your infrastructure isn't functioning properly. You can guarantee your infrastructure and assets are online and always running as effectively as possible with Managed IT Services from Les Olson Company. To reduce expensive downtime, their technical professionals are continually working in the background. They are your partner in using technologies to assist you to accomplish your corporate objectives

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]]> 3 Reasons to Partner with a Great Outsourced IT Company in 2022 https://lesolson.com/blog/3-reasons-to-partner-with-a-great-outsourced-it-company-in-2022/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Outsourced IT]]> https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/3-reasons-to-partner-with-a-great-outsourced-it-company-in-2022/ One of your goals for 2022 should be to interview IT firms and establish a partnership with the one that fits your needs. Whether you need a fulltime partner, or someone to help during your busy times, having this relationship will pay dividends. We suggest partnering with someone local that can come in person if you need them. Our service area includes the entire state of Utah as well as Clark County NV.

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]]> Why You Should Consider a Cyber Career https://lesolson.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-a-cyber-career/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/why-you-should-consider-a-cyber-career/ Cybersecurity is one of the hottest sectors today, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a huge push being undertaken by both business and education sectors to attract individuals toward a degree and career in cyber. Interested in joining this exciting new workforce? Here are a few reasons why pursuing a degree and career in cyber might be right for you.

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]]> 3 Fundamentals for Shoring Up Phishing Defenses https://lesolson.com/blog/3-fundamentals-for-shoring-up-phishing-defenses/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/3-fundamentals-for-shoring-up-phishing-defenses/ From Ransomware to SolarWinds, the cybersecurity space has been as hectic as it has ever been over the last 12-24 months. However, for all of the emerging threats and news that are cropping up on the horizon, phishing -- one of the oldest pain points in cybersecurity -- is continuing to quietly wreak havoc, and is as big of a threat as it has ever been.

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]]> Get Familiar with Cyber Basics https://lesolson.com/blog/get-familiar-with-cyber-basics/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/get-familiar-with-cyber-basics/ Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated with more evolved bad actors cropping up each day. Luckily, there are several steps that we can take daily to mitigate risks and stay one step ahead of malefactors.

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]]> Small Improvements That Can Add Huge Gains https://lesolson.com/blog/small-improvements-that-can-add-huge-gains/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/small-improvements-that-can-add-huge-gains/ Improving and modifying technical strategies has proven to be the biggest game-changer and still holds a significant position in the global market at large.
If you remember a time when a vast group of people performed a task, most of the work was handled manually. People were reluctant to adopt new technology.

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]]> How to Create an Optimal Meeting Environment https://lesolson.com/blog/how-to-create-an-optimal-meeting-environment/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/how-to-create-an-optimal-meeting-environment/ Meetings can be incredibly productive and worthwhile when all the pieces fall into place. The issue is when team members aren't comfortable or engaged. They're not ready to settle in and focus, therefore the meeting can actually be an enormous waste of time and effort. In this article we want to explore how to set up your meeting for success by creating an optimal meeting environment.

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]]> Erase Specified Range on Your Sharp Copier https://lesolson.com/blog/erase-specified-range-on-your-sharp-copier/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://lesolson.trailblaze.agency/blog/erase-specified-range-on-your-sharp-copier/ Whiteout is so last decade. With your Sharp copier, you can scan documents in and select specific parts to be erased, before printing or emailing it. This is a great way to correct errors, remove sensitive information, or remove blemishes from your documents. In this article we'll walk you through the Erase Specified Range function of your Sharp copier so you can try it for yourself.

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