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Microsoft Teams camera or microphone not working — quick fixes for Windows users

By Ryan Drake / September 5, 2025
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When your camera or microphone suddenly stops working in Microsoft Teams, meetings get interrupted and teamwork slows down. You can usually fix Teams audio or video problems pretty fast by checking permissions, updating drivers, or tweaking Teams settings. These quick steps solve most device issues without needing a ton of technical know-how. At NetTech Consultants,…

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What causes “Your organization’s data cannot be pasted here” error in Microsoft 365

By Ryan Drake / September 4, 2025
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If you’ve tried copying text or data between Microsoft 365 apps and suddenly saw “Your organization’s data cannot be pasted here,” you’re definitely not alone. This message pops up when Microsoft’s data protection settings step in and block content from being shared between certain apps or accounts. Your organization’s security policies, usually managed through Microsoft…

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How to Tell if Your Business Network Has Been Hacked

By Ryan Drake / September 3, 2025
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When your network starts acting differently, it’s usually more than just a technical hiccup. Maybe you spot strange login attempts, unexplained slowdowns, or weird data transfers. These things don’t just happen for no reason. You can often tell your business network has been hacked by noticing irregular activity like failed logins, unknown processes, or unexpected…

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How to fix Windows “No Internet, secured” Wi-Fi error in an office network

By Ryan Drake / September 2, 2025
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When your Windows device pops up with “No Internet, secured” on an office network, it can really throw a wrench in your day. That message means your computer’s connected to Wi-Fi, but the internet just isn’t coming through. Usually, you can fix this by refreshing your network settings, updating the Wi-Fi driver, or restarting some…

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Why are Outlook emails delayed or arriving out of order

By Ryan Drake / September 1, 2025
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Outlook usually delivers emails right away, but sometimes messages show up late or out of order. You’ll often run into these delays because of syncing issues, overloaded mailboxes, outdated add-ins, or server connection problems. If Outlook can’t talk to your mail server smoothly, messages might get stuck or pop up in the wrong sequence. Managing…

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VPN slows the network too much – how can we optimize?

By Ryan Drake / August 27, 2025
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A VPN gives you essential security and privacy, but it often slows things down. Encryption, server distance, and network congestion all play a part, so streaming, video calls, or big downloads can suddenly feel sluggish. The good news: you can tweak your VPN setup to cut down on slowdowns without giving up security. Here, we’ll…

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VPN connection to office failing for remote workers

By Ryan Drake / August 26, 2025
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When your VPN connection to the office fails, your whole workday can grind to a halt. Suddenly, you can’t get to the files or systems you need. Most connection problems come down to configuration errors, network restrictions, or authentication issues, and you can usually pinpoint the cause with a few targeted steps. If you know…

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Office PCs randomly losing connection to internet or servers

By Ryan Drake / August 25, 2025
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When office PCs suddenly lose connection to the internet or key servers, productivity drops and frustration creeps in fast. Most of the time, the culprits are network hardware issues, configuration mistakes, or interruptions from your service provider. Figuring out where to start looking can save you time and help you avoid running into the same…

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Local network printers becoming unreachable at times

By Josh Bartlett / August 22, 2025
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When local network printers suddenly stop responding, it can throw a wrench into your workflow and leave everyone a bit irritated. Most of the time, a printer goes unreachable because of a network or configuration hiccup that interrupts communication between the printer and your devices. These interruptions might feel random, but there’s usually a reason…

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Large email attachments failing to send in Outlook

By Ryan Drake / August 21, 2025
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Outlook often refuses to send large email attachments because it enforces strict size limits on messages and files. Most personal Outlook accounts cap attachments at 20 MB, while business accounts usually top out at 10 MB. If your file is bigger than that, it just won’t go. These limits help keep servers from getting bogged…