August 2021 Newsletter

Volume 1 / Issue 1 / August 2021

Cyber Insurance Stats

  • There has been a 170% increase in ransomware attacks Q4 of 2020 versus Q1 of 2019
  • There has been a 405% increase in average ransomware costs in the U.S. in 2021 versus 2020
  • There has been a 405% increase in average ransomware costs in the U.S. in 2021 versus 2020
  • There has been a 405% increase in average ransomware costs in the U.S. in 2021 versus 2020
  • Improving cyber health allows for compliance with constantly increasing cyber insurance requirements

Source: groupcentralservices.com

Quick Tech Tips & Microsoft Feature Updates

This month’s tips and updates come from Collaboration Coach on YouTube.

Problem: I wish I could view my calendar and tasks in one screen without having to open multiple tabs/apps.

Solution: Outlook Boards! This new feature is available in Outlook on the Web. To create a board simply open your Outlook Calendar in your browser, click the drop down in the top right (to the left of “share”) and click “Board”. From there, you can customize your Board to include your calendar, notes, tasks, and more.

Click HERE for the full video.

View of Outlook Boards, accessible through Outlook on the web

Problem: I don’t like that Teams always opens files within the Teams app. How can I get files to open in the desktop apps rather than Teams?

Solution: The new update allows you to change file opening defaults. Use the ellipsis button next to the file to choose how to open the file OR click “change the default” and select the default method for opening files!

Click HERE for the full video.


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