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May 31, 2023 — 4 min read
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May 31, 2023 — 4 min read
Back up your Microsoft 365 data with Acronis Cyber Protect
While Microsoft provides high availability for its Microsoft 365 applications, it doesn't take responsibility for keeping customer data safe and doesn't offer true backup and recovery functionalities. This means businesses require a backup solution to avoid downtime and unrecoverable data loss. Acronis Cyber Protect now delivers effective, cloud-to-cloud services to help businesses improve their Microsoft 365 data protection.
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
How to install Windows 11 safely? 8 Steps
Windows 11, available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, features all the power of Windows 10 along with a fresh new look. If you are signed in to a Microsoft account when upgrading, your files and favorites will all be transferred to Windows 11. The new version also features new applications, tools and sounds.
July 04, 2022 — 10 min read
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July 04, 2022 — 10 min read
Windows 11 backup: How to back up Windows 11
While Windows 11 enables you to create a backup image of your computer, it does not provide the full breadth of features that other third-party backup solutions do.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
This blog post provides guidance to MSPs about when to upgrade clients to Windows 11 and how to overcome the challenges of managing this major migration at scale.
April 01, 2022 — 8 min read
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April 01, 2022 — 8 min read
Windows 11 security: Is it enough?
Much has already been written about Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, which the software giant is calling “the most secure Windows yet.” However, as many in the tech world have been quick to point out, most PCs currently running Windows don’t support the advanced system requirements for the new operating system (OS).
May 15, 2023 — 27 min read
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May 15, 2023 — 27 min read
How to Recover Unsaved/Deleted Word Document in 2023? - Ultimate Guide
There are few experiences as universally familiar as losing a Word document. Everyone from high schoolers with Catcher in the Rye book reports to business executives with quarterly earnings knows the panic of their work disappearing when it’s just a few crossed-t’s away from being completed.
December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
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December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
How to boot from USB? Windows, Mac and Linux
While fans of different operating systems might debate which one is the most stable, reliable, flexible or user-friendly, there’s one inarguable point: Every machine – regardless of the OS – can run into issues.
March 31, 2023 — 10 min read
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March 31, 2023 — 10 min read
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Disk Cloning Software for 2023
A clone is a duplicate copy. Sheep have been cloned and maybe someday even people will be cloned, but disk cloning (performed by the hard drive cloning software) is a vital tool used to manage and protect data.
May 16, 2023 — 11 min read
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May 16, 2023 — 11 min read
Using telnet to Test Open Ports
When it comes to checking if a network port is opened or closed on a remote computer, there's no easier way than to use telnet. Ports left open for no reason are a security risk that malicious programs and viruses can exploit.
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AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect again earns perfect score in macOS evaluation
August 04, 2021 — 3 min read
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August 04, 2021 — 3 min read
In cyberattacks, SMBs face an existential threat
Today we released the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2021, our latest in-depth review of current cyberthreat trends. It contains cutting-edge research, findings, and observations from the experts at our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs).
July 17, 2021 — 3 min read
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July 17, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis awarded OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware
Acronis Cyber Protection Agent 15.x for Windows has been granted OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware in July 2021. This represents another step forward for our cyber protection technology, which had previously earned Gold Certification, and demonstrates Acronis’ continued focus on refining the effectiveness and compatibility of our solutions, meeting the needs of the ever-evolving cyberthreat and IT landscapes.
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May 31, 2023 — 6 min read
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May 31, 2023 — 6 min read
Five ways you can boost defenses for your clients with Advanced Security
As a managed IT service provider, you know that cyberthreats are constantly evolving, and that next-generation anti-malware services are crucial for protecting your clients' businesses. Thanks to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's Advanced Security pack, delivering those services has never been easier.
May 25, 2023 — 6 min read
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May 25, 2023 — 6 min read
Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support
Maximizing data protection has become more critical than ever for businesses, and securing common attack vectors like email is essential — which means MSPs need a third-party Microsoft 365 backup solution they can rely on. Here’s everything MSPs need to know about how to use third-party backup services for better client support and security.
May 25, 2023 — 4 min read
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May 25, 2023 — 4 min read
How MSPs can back up Microsoft 365 for their clients?
Businesses use software applications, such as Microsoft 365, to digitize their operations, but these applications are the primary targets of cyberattackers. Therefore, comprehensive and effective data security must begin with effective backup and recovery of the data these applications use and transfer. This article explains how MSPs can safely back up their clients' M365 data when fulfilling their security responsibilities.
May 22, 2023 — 2 min read
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May 22, 2023 — 2 min read
Supercharge your MSP business with M365 protection: Join our exclusive webinar
As one of the world’s most popular productivity suites, Microsoft 365 is a prime target for cybercriminals — and its baked-in security features are often not sufficient to protect business-critical data. Learn how you can differentiate your MSP business with M365-specific protection services.
May 16, 2023 — 8 min read
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May 16, 2023 — 8 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: What is the 3-2-1 backup strategy?
On this first day of Cyber Protection Week, we focus on how backup is important, but that it's just as important to remember that having one backup copy is sometimes not enough. Read this article and learn how following the 3-2-1 rule of backup can stop your organization from becoming a data disaster statistic.
May 16, 2023 — 10 min read
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May 16, 2023 — 10 min read
The Five Stages of Data Loss - What are they?
In 1969, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross documented the five stages of grief that a person goes through when faced with death. I also have spent long hours researching the stages of loss, be as it may, for data and unfortunately, I forgot to document it. However, based on the stories I’ve heard from friends, I have concluded that data loss is rather similar to Ms Kübler-Ross’ observations. The stages are remembered by the acronym DABDA for denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
May 16, 2023 — 18 min read
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May 16, 2023 — 18 min read
How to Back Up a Hard Drive and Restore Your Computer?
There’s an old saying in IT that goes something like this: “You never realize how important backups are until you need one and don’t have one.”
May 16, 2023 — 8 min read
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May 16, 2023 — 8 min read
What is Cloud DR (Disaster Recovery)? Cloud vs On-Premise
Before your organization makes an investment to support your disaster recovery (DR) strategy, be sure you understand the pros and cons of each choice. For some organizations, on-premises DR may be the right solution, while other organizations can save money and achieve the best DR protection with a cloud-based DR solution.
May 16, 2023 — 8 min read
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May 16, 2023 — 8 min read
How to create a Full System Image Backup in Under 10 Minutes?
With file-level backups, you backup and restore files such as Word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, photographs, videos, and audio files. Many users think that just backing up these kinds of files is all they need. While file-level backups work if you are restoring a small number of files, it is a time-consuming task to restore an entire PC or Mac.