March Monthly Update - 16 March 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly technology newsletter. In this edition, we bring you some of the latest news and trends in the world of technology.
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We're thrilled to have you join us as we explore the latest advancements, trends, and news in the world of technology.
From cutting-edge technology and software releases to insightful commentary on the tech industry, we've got you covered.
So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and get ready to dive into the exciting world of technology with us.
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Passwordless MFA
Passwordless MFA is becoming increasingly popular as a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional password-based authentication. Passwordless MFA allows users to access their accounts without having to enter a password. Instead, users are typically required to provide one or more forms of authentication, such as biometrics (e.g., fingerprints or facial recognition), security keys, or mobile devices. The adoption of passwordless MFA is driven by several factors.
Firstly, passwords can be easily compromised through phishing attacks, credential stuffing, or other types of cyberattacks. Passwordless MFA eliminates this risk by removing the need for a password altogether.
Secondly, passwordless MFA can be more convenient for users, as they do not have to remember or enter passwords, which can be time-consuming and frustrating.
Thirdly, passwordless MFA can improve security by making it more difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access to accounts.
Some of our clients have already adopted passwordless MFA solutions and we are excited to bring these changes to you.
Windows 11 Version 21H2
Windows 11 H2 is a significant update that provides users with several new features and improvements to the Windows 11 operating system. It demonstrates Microsoft's ongoing commitment to improving its flagship operating system and providing users with the best possible experience.
Are you running Windows 11 H2, the latest release of the Windows operating system? If you are proactively managed by Technology Tree, then you will either have it already or it’s in progress for deployment seamlessly.
If you are not, then it may be that you are on our legacy PAYG plan and will need advice on this, or it could be that you are running old hardware. Anything older than 4 years+ is open to security vulnerabilities and is leaving your business susceptible to data breach, malware and worse still… ransomware attack from the hardware vendor.
Just like your phone, you need to keep it up to date, supported and running on good hardware as most vendors have limited hardware and software support.
Dynamics 365
Do you need a new CRM, or are you looking for a comparison to Salesforce?
Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software application. It is a suite of business applications designed to help businesses’ streamline their processes, increase productivity, and improve customer engagement - all within the Microsoft 365 Tenancy.
Any business that wants to improve operational efficiency, optimise customer interactions, and gain real-time insights can benefit from Dynamics 365.
Windows Tip of the month - Snap your Windows
The Snap feature is a great way to improve your productivity by sharing many app windows in a single screen. Different layouts are available with many sizes to choose from, so you can get the most from your favorite apps when you are working on specific tasks.
With your keyboard press Windows Logo Key + Z to launch the layout box.
With your mouse, in the window you would like to snap, hover over the Minimize or Maximize button to launch the layout box.
REMINDER!
Windows Users
With the new Windows 11 22H2 being released, our managed clients will see this automatically flow through for update in the coming days. Service desk is available to assist with pushing down the update for all others.
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft regularly releases software patches usually every second Tuesday of every month for its software products. Please make sure you apply and restart you computer this week to have these updates applied to your device. For those of you who we managed under a service agreement we will be monitoring and will be in touch if they’re not being applied.
How to update: Allow yourself at least 10 – 15 minutes to fully shutdown and restart your system. This ensures patches are applied, this can also address (and solve) some problems you may be having with your system. You can also manually check by following steps that can be found here.
Apple Users
Mac users: the latest version of macOS is 13.2.1
iPhone users: the latest version of iOS is 16.3.1
iPad users: the latest version of iPadOS is 16.3.1
Apple TV users: The latest version of tvOS is 16.3.2
Apple Watch users: The latest version of watchOS is 9.3.1
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That's all for this month's technology newsletter. We hope you found this information useful and informative. If you have any questions or suggestions for future newsletters, please feel free to contact us.
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