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February - 2016
TOBIN NEWSLETTER
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WHAT'S NEW WITH OFFICE 2016?
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Released this past summer, Office 2016 is Microsoft's newest productivity suite. Here are a few of its new features:
- You can now create, open, edit, and save files in the cloud straight from the desktop
- You can co-author in real-time using Office Online
- The "Tell Me" command tool helps you search in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- There are more "Send As" options available in Word and PowerPoint
You can read more about what's new in Office 2016 here. You can also view Microsoft's Quick Start Guides for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote here. |
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AVOID PHISHING ATTEMPTS DURING TAX SEASON... AND EVERY SEASON
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Tax season is here and just like every other season, it's important to use caution when checking your E-mail. Phishing attempts are getting more sophisticated and appear to be the real thing. Always keep the following in mind when checking your E-mail.
- The IRS will never ask for your information via E-mail
- Never provide sensitive information via E-mail (Social Security Number, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, PIN numbers, etc.)
- Mouse over (do NOT click - just hover) the E-mail address in the "From" field to confirm the sender is who they say they are
- Mouse over any links to confirm it's directing you to a legitimate website
- If you receive a money transfer request, make sure to contact the sender via phone or in person to confirm they actually made the request before sending the money
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PASSWORDS - CHANGING AND SECURITY
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Creating a secure password helps prevent hacker attempts and data breaches. Sometimes these attacks are out of your control, but an attack will be less likely if you follow our tips below.
- Your password should be at least 16 characters - Think about using a quote, music lyric, movie title, etc.
- Your password should contain a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols
- Avoid repetition, username, IDs, your first name, your last name and sequences (e.g. 123 or abc)
- Do not use the same password for multiple accounts
- If you have trouble remembering passwords, use a password manager like LastPass
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TOBIN LUNCH AND LEARN - WINDOWS 10
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We had our first Lunch and Learn of 2016 this past Tuesday. We provided a brief overview of Windows 10, its features and benefits, requirements to upgrade, reasons to upgrade and tips 'n tricks. Click the link below to view the presentation, and keep an eye out for Lunch and Learn announcements in future newsletters!
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