In a world where data breaches and account hacks are unfortunate, the need for increased security measures has never been more important. One of the more secure forms of protection is multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-factor authentication (2FA), which adds an additional layer of protection to your online accounts. Authenticator apps, such as Microsoft Authenticator, Google…

As promised, part 2 is a real-life story of someone being scammed or catfished on social media. Awareness is important. Pass this story along to your friends and family. If you didn’t read part 1, read it now. Names, places, and images have been obscured to protect the scammed person. Judy, a woman in her sixties hailing from Rhode Island, had built a life around consistency and hard work. Every…

In an age where cyber threats are an unfortunate part of daily digital life, protecting your online accounts is paramount. I get asked or hear about a relative/friend getting hacked because of just having a simple or easily crackable password. One of the most effective ways to bolster your online security is through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), often referred to as Two-Factor Authentication…

TikTok, a social media platform owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company, has taken the world by storm. Its short-form video content has attracted millions of users, particularly among the younger generation. However, as with any technology, it comes with its own set of risks and concerns. This blog post will delve into the technical dangers associated with TikTok, including data privacy,…

Life's Too Short for Long Texts: The Art of Embracing Brevity and Shallow Discussions

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the era of bite-sized communication! Gone are the days of long-winded letters, in-depth discussions, and anything remotely resembling substance in our conversations. We’ve entered the brave new world of short, snappy, and superficial text messages. Why waste time on profound conversations when you can embrace the simplicity and beauty of the one-word response?…

Rekindling Romance: Navigating the Dating Scene After Divorce at 49 in Boston

Divorce can be a challenging and transformative experience as it has been for me. Still, it also opens up the opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and a new chapter in life. As a 49-year-old male in Boston, diving back into the dating scene after a divorce may seem daunting. However, with the right mindset and approach, you can find the ideal partner and rekindle the romance in your…

Azure vs AWS vs Google Cloud: The Ultimate Cloud Marketplace Showdown

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses and developers increasingly use cloud marketplaces to access various applications, services, and tools. The leading cloud providers—Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—each offer a unique marketplace experience catering to diverse needs and preferences. This comprehensive blog post will dive deep…

Microsoft Teams vs Slack...Which Collaboration Tool is Right for Your Team?

Microsoft Teams and Slack are two of the most popular collaboration and communication platforms used by organizations today. Both platforms offer a wide range of features, including instant messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, and more. However, some key differences between Microsoft Teams and Slack are worth considering when choosing the right platform for your organization. Integration:…

In today’s digital world, protecting an organization’s information and assets from cyber threats has never been more critical. The rise in cyber attacks and security breaches has made it crucial for organizations to have a centralized platform to manage their security operations and respond to incidents promptly and effectively. That’s where Azure Sentinel comes in. Azure Sentinel is a…

Azure Batch: A Comprehensive Guide

Azure Batch is a cloud-based platform offered by Microsoft Azure that enables users to run large-scale parallel and batch computing workloads. With Azure Batch, users can manage, schedule, and run their applications and tasks on a pool of virtual machines. This provides a flexible and scalable solution for businesses and organizations looking to run complex computing tasks in the cloud. Key…

Scammers and Technology – How they invade your life via text, email, and social media – Part 1

Scammers are something that I have been watching for a long time. This is affected me personally with my mother, that was scammed years ago.  See “Police warn ‘Jamaican lottery’ scam preys on the elderly.”   When I say Scammers, I mean anybody using technology to take advantage of someone. In this series of posts, I will break it all down starting from a consumer perspective on how people get…

Lessons Learned – Managing your Critical IT Infrastructure during a Pandemic

Worldwide Craziness

The Novel Coronavirus has already devastated the global economy. Historically, most business continuity plans for data centers are based on local scenarios, where “acts of God” wreaked havoc in one place. Rarely had anyone considered that one place being all of Earth.

A Change in IT Mindset

It is not — at least not yet — the equivalent of a worldwide hurricane. Today, the…

Azure Powershell - How to Build and Deploy Azure IaaS VMs #MVPBuzz

Throughout my career, my primary role has always been to make things more efficient and automated.  And now more than ever, automation is needed to manage and deploy IT services at scale to support our ever-changing needs.

In my opinion, one of the most convenient aspects of public cloud-based services is the ability to host virtual machines (VMs). Hosting VMs in the cloud doesn’t just mean…

Azure Active Directory, Active Directory Domain Services - What's the difference? #Azure #AzureAD #MVPBuzz

Here is a subject I hear and get asked over and over again.  Is Azure Active Directory (AAD) the same as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

Let me be very clear.  Azure Active Directory is NOT a cloud version of Active Directory Domain Services, and in fact, it bears minimal resemblance to its on-premises names at all.

The number one question I get asked: “How do I join my servers to…

Windows Virtual Desktop and FSLogix - What you need to know? #MVPBuzz

Expanding on my last post on Windows Virtual Desktop,  let’s talk about FSLogix.  So, let start at the beginning, FSLogix was founded by Randy Cook and Kevin Goodman, VDI industry veterans, tackling user experience problems with virtual desktops.

FSLogix was one of the first along with Liquidwareto use virtual hard disks as a way to migrate the user’s profile data between virtual desktops and…

My thoughts on the Future of the Cloud

Many people in the IT consider containers, a technology used to isolate applications with their own environment, to be the future.

However, serverless geeks think that containers will gradually fade away. They will exist as a low-level implementation detail bubbling below the surface but most software developers will not have to deal with them directly. It may seem premature to declare victory…