Golden Rules - 10

Have Disaster Recovery plan!

DRP template

Meaning:
Always prepare for the worst-case scenario. A Disaster Recovery plan ensures your organization can recover critical systems, data, and operations quickly after an unexpected event—like hardware failure, cyberattacks, natural disasters, or human error.

Why it matters:

1. Minimizes downtime: Reduces financial and operational impact.

2. Protects data: Ensures backups are available and restorable.

3. Maintains reputation: Customers and stakeholders see reliability.

4. Regulatory compliance: Many industries require documented DR plans.

5. Preparedness: Helps staff know exactly what to do during emergencies.

Key Components of a DR Plan:

• Inventory: Identify critical systems, data, and applications.

• Backup Strategy: Regular, automated backups with offsite or cloud storage.

• Recovery Procedures: Step-by-step instructions for restoring systems.

• Roles & Responsibilities: Assign clear tasks to team members.

• Testing & Updates: Regularly test the plan and update it as systems change.

• Communication Plan: Notify stakeholders and employees efficiently during an incident.

Best Practices:

• Keep the plan simple and actionable.

• Use redundant solutions (e.g., multiple backup locations).

• Document Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).

• Include scenarios for both minor incidents and major disasters.

MailMaestro, your personal AI email assistant -great tool for people who not fluent in English

 This post for MailMaestro. I've been using it at work for about a month now, and I have to say, it's the best program I've installed in the past year. It's been amazing, especially for someone like me whose English isn't perfect and who writes a lot of letters. The quality of my emails has improved significantly.

What's even better is that I don't just use it for emails anymore. In fact, I'm typing this message right now on a new email, and once I'm done, I'll improve it with MailMaestro before posting it online. It's definitely something you should give a try!

 

URL Scanners to Check If a Link is Safe

1. E.Veritas - tested, proved efecient url checker to detect malicious urls, includeing mailware, scam and phishing links.
2. Urlvoid - This service helps you detect potentially malicious websites.
3. Securi - security resource center that have very effective scan tool
4. scumware.org -effective alternative for serucity and mailware researchers
5. Checkfish - real time AI url and website scanner, implemented to Teamstransport Emails.
6. virustotal - Scans with different antivirus companies. Analyse suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches, automatically share them with the security community. Not the greates efectivnes agains complicated scams and fishing emails.

Dear all

I kindly request that before visiting any website, you take a few moments to verify its authenticity. One way to do so is by copying and pasting the URL into a website safety checker such as Urlworld or Checkfish. By doing this, you can ensure that the website is not malicious or harmful to your device.

Please remember to prioritize your online safety and security by taking the necessary precautions

Golden Rule - 9

Educate users!

Meaning:
End users are often the first line of defense in IT. Training them on best practices, security awareness, and proper use of systems reduces errors, security risks, and support requests.

Why it matters:

1. Reduces mistakes: Fewer accidental deletions, misconfigurations, or system misuse.

2. Improves security: Users learn to recognize phishing, malware, and unsafe behavior.

3. Boosts productivity: People know how to use tools effectively.

4. Decreases support load: Fewer tickets for common issues.

5. Encourages compliance: Ensures company policies are followed.

Key Practices:

• Provide regular training sessions (in-person or online).

• Create easy-to-follow guides, cheat sheets, or videos.

• Teach security awareness, e.g., passwords, phishing, and device safety.

• Encourage questions and feedback to improve understanding.

• Remind users of company IT policies and why they exist.

 

How to delete older emails from outlook recycle been

1- Navigate to www.outlook.com

2- Log in using your email and password.

3- On the right top corner click setting symbol

4- Under General menu go to Storage and then option to empty deleted items older than 12 months

I love it, its simply cool )

 From Vikipedia

Opera GX[edit]

Opera GX

A screenshot of Opera GX on Windows 10
Developer(s)	Opera Poland
Initial release	11 June 2019; 4 years ago
Stable release(s)
Windows 100.0.4815.82[80]  / 20 July 2023; 47 days ago Mac 100.0.4815.82[80]  / 20 July 2023; 47 days ago Android 2.0.10[81]  / 23 May 2023; 3 months ago iOS 2.1.0[82]  / 1 August 2023; 35 days ago
Engines	Blink, V8
Operating system	Microsoft Windows macOS Beta: iOS Android
Type	Web browser
License	Freeware
Website	www.opera.com/gx

Opera GX is a gaming-oriented variant of Opera. The browser was announced and released in early access for Windows on 11 June 2019, during E3 2019. The macOS version was released in December of the same year.^[83][84]

Opera GX adds features geared toward gamers on top of the regular Opera browser. The browser allows users to limit network, CPU, and memory usage to preserve system resources, with GX Cleaner, a tool that allows users to clear cache, cookies, and other unwanted files. It also adds integrations with other apps such as Twitch, Discord, Twitter, and Instagram. The browser also has a built-in page called the GX Corner, which collates gaming-related releases, deals, and news articles

Golden Rules - 8

Use  automation !

Meaning:
Automate repetitive, time-consuming, or error-prone tasks to save time, reduce mistakes, and improve efficiency.

Why it matters:

1. Saves time: Frees IT staff and users from manual, repetitive work.

2. Reduces errors: Automation is more consistent and less prone to human mistakes.

3. Increases efficiency: Tasks like backups, updates, monitoring, or report generation happen reliably and quickly.

4. Improves scalability: Handles growing workloads without increasing staff effort.

5. Enables focus on higher-value work: IT staff can focus on problem-solving and innovation instead of routine tasks.

Best Practices:

• Identify tasks that are repetitive, frequent, or rule-based.

• Use scripts, workflow tools, or automation platforms (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, or scheduled tasks).

• Test automation carefully before full deployment.

• Document automation workflows so they’re understandable by others.

• Monitor automated tasks and handle exceptions promptly.