archiving

For investment firms operating under the watchful gaze of regulatory bodies, compliance is an exacting, ever-shifting challenge—one that demands both technological adaptability and rigorous adherence to protocols. For Los Angeles-based IFC Advisors, this challenge reached a breaking point when...

In a strategic move to bolster its compliance infrastructure, IFC Advisors has selected AdvisorVault's 17a-4 Managed 365 Service to ensure adherence to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) stringent electronic recordkeeping requirements. This decision underscores the growing...

Windows users are often stereotyped as reliant on a diet of proprietary software, yet a closer look at today’s computing landscape reveals a thriving ecosystem of open-source tools that fundamentally enhance the Windows experience. In reality, some of the most essential Windows apps are...

The world of optical media archiving might seem a vintage pursuit to many, yet it is precisely within this nostalgic landscape that some of the most innovative, art-meets-technology projects are now surfacing. One such project dusted off from near-obsolescence is a method for burning actual...

In a significant move to bolster regulatory compliance and data security, IFC Advisors has adopted AdvisorVault's 17a-4 Managed 365 Service. This strategic decision underscores the firm's commitment to adhering to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) stringent electronic records...

When it comes to optimizing file management, few features on Windows have impacted workflow so silently yet profoundly as the built-in zip and unzip tools. Their ability to seamlessly compress and decompress files has become ubiquitous, not just among IT professionals but for anyone seeking to...

Combining multiple files into a single compressed folder—commonly known as "zipping"—is an integral part of digital file management on Windows devices. Whether users are hoping to save disk space, organize documents, or facilitate easy sharing via email and cloud services, mastering the built-in...

When it comes to managing files effectively on Windows, the ability to zip and unzip files has become an essential skill for users across all experience levels. Whether you're looking to save precious storage space, transfer multiple files quickly over email, or simply organize your digital...

In a significant stride toward digital transformation, the National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) has announced a landmark partnership with Microsoft Qatar, structured under a strategic cooperation framework designed to digitise and facilitate access to the nation’s vast trove of historical documents...

In an era where “always-on” computing often collides headlong with rising electricity costs, power-hungry hardware, and the persistent quest for quieter, simpler workflows, the humble Raspberry Pi has quietly stepped into a starring role in many home labs and enthusiast setups. For anyone who...

Preservica has recently expanded its Preserve365® solution to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook, enabling organizations to preserve emails directly within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This enhancement allows for the automatic archiving and digital preservation of emails, ensuring they...

Email attachments, cloud backups, and file sharing all have something crucial in common: the need to deal with file size limits and efficient packaging. One of the most essential digital skills today, for casual users and professionals alike, is mastering the art of compressing and decompressing...

In the evolving landscape of global finance, the strategic choices that large institutions make about their IT infrastructure are increasingly becoming pivotal to their sustained success. UBS, one of the world’s foremost banking giants, finds itself at the crossroads of legacy stewardship and...

Managing enterprise-scale data estates across the cloud has rapidly evolved from a niche IT responsibility to a core business imperative. As digital transformation accelerates, organizations face mounting pressure to govern, protect, and optimize vast, distributed datasets—often spanning...

For years, Windows users have been constrained by the limitations of the built-in File Explorer archive options, which offer little more than basic ZIP functionality. In an era where data compression efficiency, broad format compatibility, and seamless system integration matter more than ever...

Every so often, a feature debuts in the PC world with the potential to change the way we work, remember, and question our relationship with technology. Microsoft’s Copilot Recall is one such feature—a leap in activity-tracking designed to promise both seamless productivity and a radical...

Microsoft has recently announced a significant update to its Teams attendance report service, introducing a one-year retention policy for meeting attendance reports. This move marks a clear step forward in aligning data management practices with evolving privacy, compliance, and operational...

The wave of change rolling through Microsoft’s software suite signals an era of transition for longtime users and business professionals alike. As the company prepares to sunset one of its stalwart legacy applications, Publisher, and repositions another, Skype, the motives and implications are...

If you’ve ever wondered why Windows 11 can make RAR files magically appear and disappear but leaves you scratching your head when you try to open them, you’re not alone—millions have watched that ever-familiar archive icon taunt them from the dark corners of their Downloads folder. Let’s dive...

Let’s face it—our Windows PCs are packrats, and the digital junk drawer is real. Before you know it, uncompressed files have staged a quiet coup, squatting on your C: drive, squeezing out precious gigabytes, and silently sabotaging your system’s performance until it rises up with that smug “Low...