Tag Archives: Microsoft

Preparing for Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Over the past few weeks, we have been working with clients to prepare them for the recent release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and assisting them when issues arise. This update, which is progressively being delivered will occur automatically on computers over the coming months. The update, as mentioned in a previous CyberGuru Blog […]

Microsoft Azure credits now available to eligible not-for-profit organisation

Microsoft Azure

In the past week, Microsoft have announced that they are providing USD$5,000 in credits per year for Microsoft Azure available to eligible not-for-profit organisations. According to the Microsoft Azure website (link opens in new window), “Azure offers an integrated suite of cloud services – analytics, computing, web and mobile apps, networking, storage, and more – […]

CyberGuru achieves a Microsoft Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions competency

Microsoft Partner - Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions

CyberGuru earns distinction through demonstrated technology success and customer commitment. CyberGuru has achieved a silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s mobile-first, cloud-first world. To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. And […]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Windows 10 Anniversary Update

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Microsoft launched Windows 10. Windows 10 was announced being the “last version of Windows” with future updates all forming part of what is known as Windows as a Service which will provide regular updates to users of the service. Since Windows 10 was launched, Microsoft have […]

How to take control of your email – part 3

Taking control of your email

In the final instalment of this series we discuss strategies for dealing with the sheer volume of emails in our inboxes. This week we examine the Junk folder. We’ve all done it. We’ve finally gotten sick of whichever particular organisation has been spamming our inbox and we mark it as “Junk”. This is an effective […]

How to take control of your email – part 2

Taking control of your email

Continuing on from last week we discuss strategies for dealing with the sheer volume of emails in our inboxes. This week we examine how to manage emails in Outlook 2013 and Outlook 2016 by using rules. Rules help to reduce the manual filing or taking the same action when similar messages arrive. Once created, rules […]

How to take control of your email – part 1

Taking control of your email

These days we all struggle with the sheer volume of emails in our inboxes. Over the next few weeks we will discuss strategies to reduce this volume, starting with the Clutter tool in Outlook 2013 and 2016. Found in Outlook 2013 and 2016 is the Clutter folder, where low priority messages are automatically sent. Outlook […]

Windows 10 now available for mobile devices!

Windows 10 Mobile

As a Lumia smartphone user, I was excited to hear the news that Microsoft has finally announced selected smartphones running Windows 8.1 Denim can now be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile. Unfortunately only a small number of smartphones are compatible, most of which have been introduced in the past year or so. You can check […]

Support for Windows 8 ends on 12 January 2016

Support for Windows 8 ends on 12 January 2016

Are you running Windows 8? In order to continue to receive security updates, you will need to update to Windows 8.1 to remain supported by Microsoft on 12 January 2016. If you have a computer running Windows 8, and have not yet updated to Windows 8.1, it is important to do so in order to […]

Microsoft releases Office 2016

Microsoft Office 2016

We are about three months short of 2016, but this hasn’t stopped Microsoft from releasing its 2016 edition of its flagship productivity suite, Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office celebrated its 25th birthday this last year, and whilst the products have been available for a standalone for some time, this edition brings the products much closer. On […]