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Windows is the prime target for cyber criminals
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 Windows is the prime target for cyber criminals
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When can you finally forget your password?
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 When can you finally forget your password?
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Are your people Christmas shopping from work?
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 Are your people Christmas shopping from work?
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Zoom wants to be the new Teams
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 Zoom wants to be the new Teams
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Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9
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 Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9
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Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?
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 Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?
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Windows 12 is coming – here’s what we know so far
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 Windows 12 is coming – here’s what we know so far
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Don’t walk the plank with pirated software
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 Don’t walk the plank with pirated software
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Are you using Teams to share sensitive data?
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?
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
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
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
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 Your USB cable is about to get a speed boost
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None of your team would fall for this trick, would they?
Cyber criminals have a reputation for constantly coming up with new ways to scam us into handing over login details or sensitive data. And while you might think your team would spot an attempted attack, you could be surprised. We’ve seen a lot of intelligent people – including many business leaders – caught out over… Continue reading None of your team would fall for this trick, would they?
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Are you using a malicious browser extension without realising?
There are hundreds of thousands of browser extensions designed to help us to save time, be more productive, and personalise our online experience. And while the majority of them do what they’re supposed to, some are not designed to help you at all. If you’re unfortunate enough to download a malicious browser extension without realising,… Continue reading Are you using a malicious browser extension without realising?
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Passkeys could improve the way you work forever
Back in May, we heard there would soon be a successor to the password – the Passkey. Now, we’re hearing that Apple will start rolling out Passkeys in the next few months in iOS 16. And we’re excited. Though it’s caused a bit of confusion. Apple is going to great lengths to market the Passkey,… Continue reading Passkeys could improve the way you work forever
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Windows 10 is getting a very useful Windows 11 feature
There’s no denying that Windows 11 has a lot of really cool new features. If you haven’t made the move from Windows 10 yet, you’re missing out. But there’s good news. To make the (eventual) move from Windows 10 to 11 a little easier, Microsoft is sharing a couple of 11’s most useful features. The… Continue reading Windows 10 is getting a very useful Windows 11 feature
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Is working from home really good for your business?
Working from home. Or remote working, as it’s now called. It’s the big thing in business, isn’t it? And some people love it. They’re happier working where they want, and when they want. And that makes them more productive and less likely to leave. But have you stopped to consider the downside to remote working?… Continue reading Is working from home really good for your business?

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