Microsoft Is Changing Allowed Auth Methods and Retiring Two – Don’t Lose Access to Your Accounts!
If your team signs into Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, or other Microsoft services using a text message code or a phone call for verification, pay attention. Microsoft is changing the authentication methods it allows and is retiring two of the most common ones. The shift is already on the calendar, and businesses that wait risk […]
Encryption for Legal Communications: Email and File Sharing Best Practices
In today’s legal landscape, client confidentiality isn’t just a professional standard—it’s a fundamental requirement. Whether you’re exchanging case details, sharing draft contracts, or coordinating with co-counsel, one unsecured email or file link can expose sensitive information and erode trust. Cyber threats targeting law firms continue to rise, making robust encryption essential for both email and […]
Secure File Sharing for Accountants: Moving Beyond Email Attachments
Accountants handle sensitive client data every day—tax returns, financial statements, audit documents, and more. For many firms, the default method for sharing these files is still email attachments. It feels quick and familiar, but it comes with hidden risks that can expose your practice to security threats, version chaos, and lost productivity. At Better IT […]
Microsoft 365 Licensing Is Changing Again — Are You Overpaying?
Microsoft 365 is one of the most powerful productivity platforms available to businesses, but it’s also one of the easiest to overspend on. Licensing changes regularly, features shift between plans, and security capabilities are often bundled into tiers that many businesses don’t fully understand. Over time, this leads to a common problem: companies either pay […]
Why “We Have Microsoft 365” Does NOT Mean Your Data Is Backed Up
Microsoft 365 has become the foundation of how many businesses operate. Email, file storage, collaboration, and communication all live in the cloud, which naturally creates a sense of security. When data is accessible from anywhere and rarely “goes down,” it’s easy to assume it must also be fully backed up. Unfortunately, that assumption has led […]
Microsoft Is Turning On New Security Defaults — Are You Ready?
Many businesses have experienced a frustrating surprise over the past year: users suddenly can’t log into email, Microsoft 365 prompts appear that weren’t there before, or accounts are blocked until additional steps are completed. For many business owners, these issues seem to come out of nowhere. In reality, they are often the result of Microsoft […]
Microsoft Teams December 2025 Updates: Useful Improvements, but Long Overdue?
Microsoft Teams wrapped up 2025 with updates focused on usability, multilingual meetings, Copilot improvements, and stronger security/compliance controls. Here’s what’s new—and what it means for small and mid-sized businesses.