[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Note: Before getting remote access to your work computer, the CreativeTek account administrator for your organization must submit a written request. Setup Part 1: Setting up a Splashtop Account A CreativeTek agent will share the computer with you via Splashtop. If you already have a Splashtop account, move on to Part 2. Otherwise continue to the next step. You will receive an emailed invitation from Splashtop. ...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Add a signature to your emails for a professional touch. The contact information contained in your signature can be almost as important as the email itself. If someone needs to follow up with you, they should immediately know how to find you. As you create your signature with the instructions below, keep in mind a few pointers: Your emails can form a first impression in...
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With everyone rightfully excited about receiving their stimulus payments, we want to remind you to stay on the alert for scams. Remember that the IRS WILL NOT call, text, or email you about this or anything else. Especially to ask for your banking information! Avoid anyone claiming to be from the IRS needing your personal information in order to process your payment. Never download an attachment...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Note: Your work email is managed by CreativeTek. As such, you have access to your email from any computer. Here is how: Go to outlook.com Sign in with your work email address and your password Tip: If you do not know your email password, ask your supervisor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As if we didn’t have enough scams to watch out for, there’s a new one to be aware of now. If you receive an email from your Priest or Pastor asking you to buy gift cards for a good cause, you could be the next victim. We have seen this twice in Alliance now; affecting local pastors and their parisioners. As we understand it, a scammer...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In this lesson: What is ransomware? How does ransomware work? How can I protect myself? What to do if I get infected? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (or malware) that denies you access to your computer and/or personal files. The individual or company who distributes the ransomware (a criminal) then demands payment if you want to regain access. Ransomware accomplishes it’s mission by...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What our customers say about CreativeTek. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Diamond T Livestock Services [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] "Working with CreativeTek has been, and continues to be, an outstanding experience! The staff is very professional and prompt. They created and customized a program that aided me in organizing my business in a way that I didn’t know was possible. They go above and beyond to make things run smoothly and efficiently and I would label...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Microsoft: Focused Inbox helps you focus on the emails that matter most to you. It separates your inbox into two tabs—Focused and Other. Your most important emails are on the Focused tab while the rest remain easily accessible—but out of the way—on the Other tab. You’ll be informed about email flowing to Other, and you can switch between tabs at any time to take...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Change your Office 365 password to keep your account secure. Sign in to outlook.com with your work account. Click Office 365 on the top-left corner of the page. Click Settings, the gear icon on the top-right corner of the page. Click Change your password. Enter your old password. Enter a new password and confirm it. Click Submit. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Notes: Do not use the same password you use for other websites. Changing the password affects all...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If a coworker shared their calendar with you, but you lost the invitation, you can add their calendar to your Outlook as follows: Open Outlook Go to Calendar On the left pane, right-click on My Calendars or Shared Calendars (your preference) Go to Add Calendar > Open Shared Calendar Type the complete email address of your coworker in the text box Click OK [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20"][vc_column_text]That’s it. You should now see your coworker’s shared calendar. Depending on the privileges...
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