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How Copilot Wave 2 can boost your business
Imagine how different your business would be without Microsoft 365’s suite of apps and tools. It’s a business essential that makes everything easier. Now imagine these apps and tools could do more. Imagine they could summarise reports, documents, and meetings. Or...
What’s your business’s view on Return to Office?
The way we work has changed massively over the past few years. The global pandemic created a huge shift towards remote working, and now businesses are divided on the right way to proceed. Some businesses are eager to bring everyone back to the office. But others are...
Outdated backup systems could leave your business vulnerable
Imagine this: Your business grinds to a halt because your critical files are locked away by scammers. And they’re demanding a ransom for their release. This is called a ransomware attack, and it’s a growing threat to businesses all around the world. Ransomware is a...
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are rising
Business Email Compromise (BEC) has emerged as a significant threat to businesses worldwide in recent years. As of March 2025, there has been a staggering 30% increase in BEC attacks. In late February 2025, Microsoft Defender identified nearly 2 million phishing...
Microsoft’s fixing this annoying Windows 11 fault
Windows 11 has brought some great features to the table for businesses. And Microsoft’s working to make it even better. One thing I know many of us struggle with is the Windows 11 Recommendations feature in the Start menu. If you’ve ever clicked on it, expecting to...
Tech Tip: How to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I will show you how to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11. With Microsoft's termination of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, it's crucial for business leaders to proactively plan for the transition...
Beware that corrupted email attachment: It could be a scam
You’re scanning your inbox and spot a critical email with a Word document attached. Maybe it’s an invoice, a message from a supplier, or even a request from a colleague. You open it without thinking twice, and you’ve been scammed just like that. This scenario is...
How to Change Your IT Service Provider: A Guide
Research from Analysis Mason shows that in 2024, nearly a quarter of small to medium-sized businesses changed their IT managed services provider (MSP). So, if you have found this article because you are concerned about the pitfalls of changing MSPs, don't worry; this...
Tech Tip: Avoid this OneDrive AutoSave Pitfall
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I explain a OneDrive AutoSave pitfall that you should learn to avoid. If you use Microsoft Office applications and store your data in OneDrive, you are probably familiar with the AutoSave feature. This does precisely...
Bring Your Own Device: Dos and don’ts for your business
Do you let employees use their own phones, laptops, or tablets for work? That includes things like sending a quick email or updating a client account. If you do, it’s important to remember that personal devices often lack the security measures of work-issued devices....
Are your employees your security’s weakest link?
Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course you do. But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well have left the door unlocked, right? Now think about your business. You’ve probably...
Tech Tip: How to use the Snip and Sketch tool
This is a Tech Tip on how to use the really handy Snip and Sketch Tool built into Windows. Who said that "a picture paints a thousand words"? I'll leave you to Google that one as I couldn't work it out! Anyway, there are times when an image is the best way to...
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