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A free tool for more polished communication

3rd October 2024

Whether you’re drafting emails, writing reports, or creating presentations, spelling mistakes and typos can easily be missed. This means you run the risk of looking unprofessional, especially when communicating with clients or business partners. Here’s the good news: Windows 11 comes with built-in spell check and autocorrect tools that can put an end to embarrassing… Continue reading

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How to cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death

13th September 2024

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your computer, you know just how frustrating it can be. It’s that moment when your screen turns an ominous shade of blue, and you’re left wondering what went wrong and how much work you’ve just lost. For businesses, these… Continue reading

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Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business?

22nd August 2024

Here’s a topic that’s been making headlines and causing sleepless nights for many: Cyber extortion. Is it something that’s on your radar? It should be, because it might affect your business one day. What is cyber extortion? It’s a type of cyber crime where criminals threaten to harm your business by compromising its data and… Continue reading

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Are your employees reporting security issues fast enough… or even at all?

26th June 2024

Are your employees reporting security issues fast enough… or even at all? Getting your team to report security issues quickly is something that’s important for your business… but maybe something that might not have crossed your mind before. You might think that with so many security tech tools, you’re covered. But guess what? Your employees… Continue reading

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More businesses are proactively investing in cyber security defences. You should too.

14th June 2024

More and more businesses are making the smart decision to be proactive and invest in their cyber security defences. This is fantastic news, especially since stats show that about half of small and medium-sized businesses still have no cyber security measures at all. If your business falls into that category, it’s time to change. Cyber… Continue reading

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Is this the most dangerous phishing scam yet?

5th June 2024

Picture this: You’re going about your day, checking your emails, when suddenly you see a message from a company you trust. You think, “Great! That’s safe to read”. But hold on just one minute… this email is not what it seems. It’s part of yet another scam created by cyber criminals to trick you into… Continue reading

Enhance Business Productivity with Microsoft Edge Features on Windows 11

29th May 2024

Improving productivity is a never-ending mission for most business owners and managers. Whether it’s speeding up tasks or improving communication, every little helps. So it’s crucial to make the most of the tools you already have. And while you might think of your web browser as just a means to access the internet, it can… Continue reading

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Copilot is bringing another productivity boost to Teams

1st May 2024

If you’re all about doing everything you can to help your team max their productivity (who wouldn’t want that, right?), then you’re going to love what Microsoft Teams has in store for us with its latest Copilot upgrades. Imagine, you’re mid-Teams meeting, brainstorming like there’s no tomorrow. Ideas are flying all over the place! Even… Continue reading

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Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?

6th March 2023

Have you ever tried to buy tickets for a huge event and found that the seller’s website has collapsed under the weight of thousands of people all trying to do the same thing at the same time? The ticket site falls over – usually temporarily – because the server is overloaded with traffic it doesn’t have… Continue reading

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AI is making phishing scams more dangerous

27th February 2023

AI chatbots have taken the world by storm in recent months. We’ve been having fun asking ChatGPT questions, trying to find out how much of our jobs it can do, and even getting it to tell us jokes. But while lots of people have been having fun, cyber criminals have been powering ahead and finding… Continue reading

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Is your security focusing on the right things?

20th February 2023

To protect your home from an intruder you make sure your doors and windows are all locked and secured. You might go further: build a fence around the perimeter, perhaps even get an angry looking dog to stand guard. But there’s no point going to all that effort if someone’s already broken in and set… Continue reading

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Young employees have different attitudes to cyber crime

13th February 2023

If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team. A new study has revealed that a host of worrying online behaviour has become almost normalised among many young people and much of this activity is illegal. We’re not talking serious… Continue reading

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Take action to avoid a devious new phishing scam

6th February 2023

Another day, another scam. And this is a sneaky one. Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door. Targets receive a convincing looking email that appears to come from a widely used e-signature platform. Attached to the… Continue reading

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When did you last have a health check?

30th January 2023

How’s the January health kick going? Lots of us take our health seriously, once a year anyway, and it’s good to spend time thinking about whether you’ve been looking after yourself (and better still, doing something about it). Your doctor would probably like to see you once a year for a health check, just to… Continue reading

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5 things to consider when choosing your Business Phones Provider

23rd January 2023

Communication is everything in business, regardless of size or industry and your phone system is at the heart of it all. You won’t really think much about your phones day to day, until they stop working properly which can be stressful and ultimately devastating for your company. It is essential that your business telecoms has… Continue reading

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Are your younger employees experiencing ‘tech shame?’

16th January 2023

It seems that Gen Z and even some Millennial employees are less tech savvy than many employers might expect. It’s an assumption that’s leading to a sense of ‘tech shame'. Younger workers may have grown up using Snapchat, TikTok and Minecraft, but they’re not always equipped with the skills they need to adapt to the… Continue reading

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A little trust can go a long way

9th January 2023

Countless employers still don’t trust their people to do their best work unless they’re physically in the office. But while managers may be struggling to adjust to our new hybrid world, this perception is a long way from the truth. Research from around the world reveals that greater flexibility from remote and hybrid working often… Continue reading

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Windows is the prime target for cyber criminals

28th December 2022

With its huge dominance in the workplace, Microsoft’s Windows has become the prime target for cyber criminals. They’re looking to access your information, disrupt your business, or hold your data to ransom. Tens of millions of attempted malware attacks were discovered throughout this year, and a massive 95% of those threats were targeted at Windows.… Continue reading

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When can you finally forget your password?

20th December 2022

Passkeys are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts. That will be a major step forward for online security, and it’s gathering pace quickly with more and more big names adopting the technology. So how long will it be before we… Continue reading

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Are your people Christmas shopping from work?

12th December 2022

Almost half of people with social media accounts have admitted to falling for shopping scams. So if members of your team are doing a little last minute Christmas shopping from work, how can you be sure your business is protected? New research shows that a massive 47% of people have clicked on links hoping to… Continue reading

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Zoom wants to be the new Teams

7th December 2022

You think Zoom, you think video calls. For millions around the world, it’s a tool they rely on at work every day. But for productivity, collaboration and workplace integration (as well as video calls), it’s Microsoft Teams that’s leading the way. Its tight integration with other Microsoft 365 services makes it so easy. Now Zoom… Continue reading

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Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9

28th November 2022

We go to a lot of effort working to protect our clients from online security threats. These could come in the form of key loggers that record you as you enter your login information, or DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, which overwhelm a service with fake traffic, causing it to crash. As part of… Continue reading

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Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?

21st November 2022

You could be losing a full-time working week for every member of your team, thanks to the hassle of setting up video calls. Video conferencing has revolutionised team meetings, and saves a huge amount of travel time. But we’re still not getting the full benefit from the new technology, according to new research. - Employees… Continue reading

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Windows 12 is coming – here’s what we know so far

14th November 2022

While Windows 11 is only just celebrating its first birthday, we’re already hearing our first rumours about what Windows 12 will have in store. There’s no rush for the time being – we won’t see this new operating system until the back end of 2024 – but we love to be ready for what’s coming next,… Continue reading

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Don’t walk the plank with pirated software

7th November 2022

A huge number of small and medium-sized businesses would consider using pirated software to try and save money. A new study has revealed a surprising number of businesses willing to break the law to save costs. Our advice? Think twice before you walk the plank. Right now, the most popular types of pirated software are… Continue reading

Are you using Teams to share sensitive data?

27th October 2022

Microsoft Teams has fast become one of THE most useful business tools for the way we work today. No matter where your people work from, they can communicate and collaborate quickly and reliably...

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Are you really downloading Zoom or is it malware?

20th October 2022

When you think about tools for remote working and chatting online, one of the first names in your mind is Zoom. But its popularity has opened the door for cyber criminals. They’re using its name to steal sensitive data...

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Android 13 is safer for your business

3rd October 2022

We all use our phones for a lot more than sending messages and making the occasional call. And that means most of your staff are probably using their personal mobile for work now and then. Everyone does it...

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Make sure your cloud server is protected from this

27th September 2022

Using a cloud server to drive your business’s technology is a smart idea. The benefits are huge. You can use as little or as much storage as you need, without having to worry about limitations or huge bills. Perfect for growing businesses...

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Your USB cable is about to get a speed boost

20th September 2022

We’re all familiar with USB. After all we’ve been using it with our computers since 1996, and now with mobile devices too. Yes it’s really been that long. Without USB it would be harder to connect different types of devices, charge them, and transfer data. Of course, USB has changed and improved over the years.… Continue reading

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