7 ways I set up my PC to be more productive
Shortcuts! Shortcuts! Shortcuts! I love shortcuts, so any time I can add a shortcut in my life, I will do it. So here are my favorite shortcuts to use and set up.     My favorite Windows shortcuts to remember Windows + D (shows your desktop and minimizes all windows)
How to Secure Confidential Content on SharePoint Online
Recommended Security Protocols for Highly Confidential Content in SharePoint Online SharePoint is one of the most popular platforms for collaborative working and sharing content. Most organizations utilize this platform to empower teamwork, quickly find information, and widely unite their team on-premises or in the cloud. Klarinet understands that some information
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Tech Talk: Microsoft Teams Governance
Klarinet Solutions hosts monthly Tech Talks for our clients and partners, which covers various topics around Microsoft 365 and the modern digital workplace. In our latest Tech Talk, Michelle Willard, Digital Workplace Consultant, and Daniel Amaro, Lead Consultant at Klarinet Solutions, led the main discussion on Microsoft Teams Governance and Microsoft 365
Tech Talk: Microsoft 365 Updates Up Until June 2020
Klarinet Solutions hosts monthly Tech Talks for our clients and partners, which covers various topics around Microsoft 365 and the modern digital workplace. In our latest Tech Talk, Michelle Willard, Digital Workplace Consultant, and Daniel Amaro, Lead Consultant at Klarinet Solutions, led the main discussion on Microsoft Teams Governance and Microsoft 365
Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom
Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom: Which is best for your organization?  During this COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses, schools, and folks have had to transition from open communication to only strict remote options. Video-conferencing apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have surged in popularity over the last months as about 90% of
Why are we losing motivation during the quarantine?
Why are we losing motivation? Why have we had trouble getting out of bed to get to work even when it is 10-feet away? Eight weeks into the quarantine, and it is clear that the majority of people are beginning to struggle. Like most people, you probably experienced an initial
Tech Tip: Power Apps Project Dashboards
Dexcom Power Apps Dashboards Dexcom, Inc. (Dexcom) is a medical device company. The Company is focused on the design, development, and commercialization of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and use by healthcare providers. Dexcom continues to innovate, and with there recently opened offices
Intranet Best Practices: 5 Characteristics of a Successful Intranet
5 Characteristics of a Successful Intranet Now more than ever it’s never been more important to be connected at work. With the diverse range of communication and increase in collaboration comes the need to work in a more understanding, social, and unrestricted way. A successful intranet is essentially the foundation
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How Will Coronavirus Change the Way We Work
Understanding the changing work environment It's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has caused drastic changes to our family, social and work life. Although it is easy to be overwhelmed by it, the future of workplace technology, employee interaction, and the work environment is looking up. Some of these changes
Creating a VIEW ONLY link to SharePoint Office 365 files with Power Automate
Klarinet Solutions specializes in enhancing system performance, optimizing user experience, and developing streamlined process that support business objectives. To find out more about our services or if you need help with O365 PowerApps, or Power Automate. Feel free to contact our solutions-delivery team or reach us by phone at (866) 211-8191.
How to Create A Multi-Step Approval Form Using Power Apps and Power Automate
When Approver(s) need to do more than click the approve button   Whether its approving expenses or document control, approval steps can be more complicated than clicking an approve/deny button. I have had several instances where Approvers need to do more than click and Approve/Deny button — several need to
Manage Who Checks In and Checks Out Company Assets 
Asset Check Out With Power Apps   I recently was tasked by a customer to replicate the lending library feature that was in SharePoint classic with Power Apps. And let me tell you this was a fun project! They were looking to share personal books among the staff, and as
Microsoft Teams help?
Do you need help with Microsoft Teams? Looking for new features, training, or want to share feedback with Microsoft? Look no further than the Teams help button. I'm not kidding, and it's excellent!   As a Microsoft user since Clippy helped me create a bibliography for my English class, I
Valo Webinar - Coronavirus
March Webinar - “How to Become a Microsoft Teams Rockstar in the COVID-19 Era"
If you did not get the opportunity to tune in to our webinar on Friday, March 27th, we got you covered. Klarinet Solutions teamed up with Valo to help organizations learn to continue operating “business as usual” despite having to deal with this COVID-19 crisis. Microsoft Regional Director & MVP,
Tech Talk : Create a Power App from Scratch
In our February Tech Talk, Michelle Williard, SharePoint architect and PowerApps expert, dives deeper into how to build a basic Power App with no prior knowledge. Below is a step-by-step guide that anyone could follow to create a Power App from scratch: Case Example We are a grooming salon for
Klarinet Solutions: COVID-19 Resource Center?
What is our COVID-19 Resource Center? Last week we helped several clients implement crisis communication portals, which allow internal communications teams to provide ongoing and up to date news, announcements, and resources during this health crisis.     In the past few days, our team has remotely regrouped and realized
Remote Workforce: How Organizations Can Stay Connected During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Can Employers Do? There are various questions right now about the Coronavirus — whether it can be contained, how lethal it is, how easy it can be transmitted. This has undoubtedly become an issue that organizations need to deal with in real-time and ask themselves: “What will we do if it spreads? How can we protect our people? Is there a possibility we need
How to Choose the Best Intranet Software for Your Business?
In recent years, big corporations and small businesses have increasingly invested in an intranet software. This sky-rocketing demand for digital workplace tools is no coincidence! Modern Intranets are no longer a future trend but rather a mandatory strategy for companies to learn and stay competitive in today’s markets.   What is
Creating an Effective Corporate Communications Plan
By spending 40+ hours a week at work, it is inevitable that work-life will affect our physical and mental health. With that being said, there is a huge responsibility for HR, Communications, and other leaders within an organization to develop and deploy an effective corporate communication and collaboration strategy. Too