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Free Mileage Tracking, Plus Other Free Stuff You Already Have But Aren't Using

This is an old post. Unfortunately, Microsoft 365 no longer offers free mileage tracking. Check out the QuickBooks Online included tracking if you’re a QBO user.

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The Human Factor of Cybersecurity

In my recent presentation on ransomware (replay here), I touched on what I call the human factor of cybersecurity. The basic idea is that most cyberattacks require human assistance …

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All About Passwords

Is there anything more annoying than managing passwords? Creating them, remembering them, losing them– it’s a hassle! However, it’s important to take password …

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Is Zoom Video Conferencing Safe?

Zoom Meetings has been on a roller-coaster ride lately. As workers moved home due to COVID-19, the company saw usage skyrocket and became a household name overnight. Unfortunately, …

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Do Companies Have a Right to Sell Your Online Personal Information? Courts Will Decide

Internet Service Providers have filed a new lawsuit in Maine that could open the floodgates for the collection and sale of personal information online. The suit, filed in …

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New URL: greenmtnit.com

Good news: we’ve purchased the domain greenmtnit.com, which is a little easier to type than the old one, greenmtnitsolutions.com. However, greenmtnitsolutions.com will remain …

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How to Clean and Sanitize Your Devices

Disclaimer: Green Mountain IT Solutions and this website DO NOT provide medical advice. All content is provided for informational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for …

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What's in a Name? Office 365 Is Now Microsoft 365

On Monday, Microsoft announced that its Office 365 platform would change its name to Microsoft 365. Nothing else is changing (including pricing, which will stay the same). The name …

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Installing OpenVPN and Getting Connected (Windows)

OpenVPN is one of the most popular VPN (Virtual Private Network) implementations, and in our opinion, it’s the most secure. It’s also completely free to use! You can …

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Working From Home? Here’s How to Stay Secure

Last week, the World Economic Forum warned businesses that working from home due to COVID-19 presents a major cybersecurity risk. For one thing, people are simply spending more …

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How Technology Can Help Your Business Handle COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Are you tired of hearing the same news about the Coronavirus repeated over and over? It’s nerve-wracking and doesn’t seem to clarify things much. This is a different …

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Vermont Attorney General Sues Clearview A.I. Over Data Violations

Last year, Vermont led the nation by passing the first “data broker” law in the US. The law requires companies that collect and sell Vermonters’ digital data to …

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