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Back up your data - One day it could save your business

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Jun 12, 20231 min read

Back up your data - One day it could save your business

We all hope disasters will never happen. But of course they can, and do. So it’s best to be prepared. That’s why a reliable backup system...

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Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

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Jun 11, 20232 min read

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive...

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Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

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Jun 4, 20232 min read

Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have...

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The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

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May 28, 20232 min read

The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you're currently using...

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Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait

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May 21, 20232 min read

Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about...

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Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?

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May 14, 20232 min read

Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?

Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become...

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May 9, 20231 min read

How to start planning a big IT project

A major change to your IT infrastructure isn’t something to be planned in a hurry. So if you’re starting to think about ending it with...

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“Wouldn’t it be great if…”How to plan a big IT project

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May 9, 20231 min read

“Wouldn’t it be great if…”How to plan a big IT project

If you have business systems that feel like they need bringing into the 2020s, you might be thinking about a major IT project. And that...

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Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

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May 7, 20231 min read

Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping centres, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go....

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LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts

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Apr 30, 20232 min read

LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts

LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social...

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Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments

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Apr 23, 20232 min read

Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments

We’re fickle creatures. Windows 11 still feels like a new toy, yet we’ve already heard (reliable) speculation about Windows 12 arriving...

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Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

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Apr 16, 20232 min read

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

One of the many cool things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots...

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Apr 11, 20231 min read

All businesses should adopt MFA

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) means you need at least two pieces of information to log in to a device or an app. Perhaps a password...

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Apr 11, 20231 min read

All businesses should adopt MFA. Now!

If you use online banking, or business software like Microsoft 365, you’ve probably been prompted to activate 2FA or MFA – that’s...

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3 essential security tools for every business

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Apr 9, 20232 min read

3 essential security tools for every business

Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities. So if you don’t have much...

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Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier

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Apr 2, 20232 min read

Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier

Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users. MFA is a vital...

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Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here's What You Need to Know

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Mar 30, 20233 min read

Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here's What You Need to Know

Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems....

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Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?

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Mar 26, 20232 min read

Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?

Productivity tools are supposed to make you more, well… productive. But if they’re not embedded properly within your business, tasks can...

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Bot malware is a growing security threat

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Mar 19, 20232 min read

Bot malware is a growing security threat

If we talk about ‘bots’ you’d be forgiven for thinking of the amazing AI chatbots that have been all over the news lately. But this isn’t...

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The 3 most important areas to discuss with your technology partner (jargon-free)

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Mar 13, 20231 min read

The 3 most important areas to discuss with your technology partner (jargon-free)

IT support is a technical job, and some of the language used can be a bit, well… technical. So here’s our jargon-free look at the 3 most...

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