28Mar2019
07Mar2019
Add-ons that are NOT compatible with Microsoft 365 Business (yet)
Update 3/9/2019: I had to update this article. I am moving some former content on Identity & Threat Protection to its own article, and expanding on it there. Microsoft 365 Business is a fantastic value, and contains most of what we would like to see in a small business subscription. However,...
18Oct2018
Microsoft 365 Enterprise: What Windows 10 goodies are included that you don’t get with Pro/Business?
In this article, I wanted to highlight some of the key differences between Windows 10 editions, which are available through subscription in Microsoft 365 Enterprise SKU's. Small business admins and consultants are going to be interested in some, but not all, of these features. There may be others I'm not...
01Jun2017
My Essential Checklist for Settting up any New Windows 10 Pro Device
This post features the things I do when setting up any (personal) Windows 10 Pro device, whether it's for myself, my family members, clients, or anyone really. I usually do these things with security / compliance in mind--but some of it comes down to preference (I think the differences between these will...
11May2017
How to change your Network type from Public to Private in Windows 10 (the easy way)
In Windows 10 (and earlier versions had this too), there is a difference between Private and Public networks (there is also a third type--Domain--for when you are connected on your corporate-owned device to your corporate network). The problem is, if your computer or tablet is on a "Public" network then certain...
20Apr2017
What is Windows Hello, and how to enable it
Windows 10 introduced a new security feature called "Hello," which allows a computer to be unlocked via different means than a traditional username/password prompt. Â The marketing around this sells it as a more "personalized" login experience--more "human" or whatever. But it's really just extra security in disguise. Why is a PIN...
13Apr2017
How to enable BitLocker in Windows 10, with or without TPM
BitLocker used to require an Enterprise or Ultimate copy of Windows 7. These days, it is included with Windows 10 Pro, which many people get OEM with their computer. This is great news, because it means that you will be able to fully encrypt your hard drive, making it much...
30Mar2017
Why you need UAC (and how to enable it)
I don't know why it has come to this, but here it is. Here we are. We need to review why it is that you need User Account Control (UAC), and how to go about turning it on. I know! Like, why is this even necessary, right? I'll tell you why. Laziness...
03Oct2016
How to secure your BYOD Windows 10 Device
I do not want to confuse anyone too much with this post. So let me begin with a clear disclaimer: I am not suggesting that we abolish Active Directory and encourage open BYOD across our small and mid-sized enterprises. Active Directory and Group Policy still provides the best means of securing your...
28Apr2016