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2020 in Review: Cybersecurity Gets Serious

OK, so we all know what the top story of 2020 was, but for the IT community, 2020 will be remembered for a different reason: cybersecurity got really serious.

Last month, I wrote a …

End Annoying Scheduling Back-and-Forth With Microsoft Bookings

This is an old post. We now reccomend Calendly instead of Microsoft Bookings. The information below may be outdated.

Ever had to send a bunch of emails back and forth to schedule a …

2020: A Cyber Pandemic?

Obviously, 2020 will go down in history as the year the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world. But it’s also been a particularly tough year for cybersecurity. Many historic …

If You Always Leave Your Laptop Plugged in, Does It Hurt Your Battery?

Here’s a question I get a lot: Is it bad for my battery if I always leave my laptop plugged into its charger? The answer isn’t so straightforward. Check out the video below for a …

UVM Cyberattack Update

Note: Green Mountain IT Solutions does not provide services to UVM Medical Center and has no affiliation with the hospital.

UVM Medical Center Appears to Be Experiencing a Cyberattack

Note: this is a developing (and speculative) story. Information may change as we learn more about the situation on the ground. Green Mountain IT Solutions does not provide services …

Crafting Your Yearly IT Budget

Is It Crazy to Cover Your Webcam?

When I first started working in IT, my then-manager liked to poke a little fun at people who covered their webcams with a sticker or Post-It note. These days, I’m not …

Storage for Architects and Engineers

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Sharepoint Overview

In this video, Tim provides a basic overview of SharePoint online. SharePoint is included with Microsoft 365, but some people don’t realize they have SharePoint or even what …

Vermont Department of Taxes Discloses Vulnerability That Lurked for Three Years

Last week, the Vermont Department of Taxes announced a security vulnerability that lurked in its internal systems for over three years. Starting in February 2017, Property Tax …

The Layperson's Guide to the SigRed Bug