Tech It Easy Blog Archive

“Phishing emails” and “spam emails” — most people have heard these terms from news reports or online articles. While many are familiar with the names, more and more sophisticated phishing emails are circulating, and it’s easy to worry about falling for one. In this article, we’ll explain how even beginners can recognize phishing emails starting today!

“It was working fine yesterday… but for some reason, I can’t connect to the internet today.” If you work in IT support, you’ve likely heard this line more times than you can count. Sudden, unexplained network issues are a common headache. This article shares a real-life case in which a laptop suddenly couldn’t connect via Wi-Fi or wired LAN—along with the specific recovery steps that worked in the end.

In my 2018 blog post Telework Offensive, I shared thoughts on the potential of flexible work styles. At the time, the idea of large-scale telework seemed distant—long before the world was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Just started using Microsoft 365 and wondering, “What’s the difference between OneDrive and SharePoint?” In this article, we’ll explain the basics of OneDrive and SharePoint, how to use them effectively, and how to distinguish between the two—clearly and simply for beginners.

In recent years, various types of generative AI have evolved and are attracting attention from the public. This time, we will introduce basic information about Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI tool developed by Microsoft, its fee structure, how to use the free version, and examples of how to use it.

Some companies use MS Teams as an internal chat tool while using a softphone application to receive external phone calls. Here is a quick tip for solving the problem where we cannot join MS Teams meetings while using Cisco IP Communicator due to a functional conflict.

“All I wanted was to show part of my screen, but I fumbled with the tools again.” Have you ever had that moment? Taking screenshots is one of the most common tasks in the workplace, but the best method actually depends on your purpose. Here, we compare 3 useful screenshot methods on Windows and explain when each one shines.

Now that AI has become a familiar part of our lives, many people may be wondering,
“What can ChatGPT actually do?” ChatGPT is a tool that can be used in a wide range of situations—everyday life, learning, and work. Here, I’d like to share some of the ways I personally use it.

Hidden Water Hazards in the Office
In Japan’s climate, the rainy season and typhoon periods bring high humidity and frequent rain—conditions that often lead to unexpected “PC water damage” accidents every year. Common scenarios include:
“I stepped away from my desk and came back to find mist from a humidifier pouring onto my keyboard…”
“I knocked over my coffee and drenched my laptop.” “I got caught in a sudden downpour on my way home—my whole bag was soaked.” These are not rare situations. This article walks you through the proper steps to take when your PC gets wet and highlights the actions you shouldn’t take.

In Part 1, we discussed an issue that commonly occurs when migrating to SharePoint Online (SPO): files failing to open when accessed through File Explorer. This problem is often caused by exceeding SPO’s limits on folder depth and file name length. In this article, we’ll focus on how to prevent such issues by using metadata management and adopting more efficient file management practices.