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PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now you can decide with Teams
If you’ve ever found yourself wincing at the sound of a Microsoft Teams notification breaking your concentration, you’re not alone. Here’s some news that might be music to your ears then: Microsoft has just rolled out an update that promises to make these...
Bonus Guide: The Crowdstrike Outage Explained
Download our free guide summarising everything you need to know about the recent Crowdstrike outage. This is written specifically for business owners and managers. Inside, you’ll discover: What CrowdStrike is What happened on Friday 19th July 2024 The impact of the...
Is that Chrome extension filled with malware?
You're probably familiar with extensions if you use Google Chrome in your business. These valuable tools can enhance your browsing experience in countless ways, from blocking annoying ads to reducing distractions. Extensions are popular because they can add so much...
Save time by accessing your Android phone’s files with File Explorer
Microsoft is working on an update that allows Windows 11 File Explorer to access files directly on your Android phone, making file transfers smoother and faster. Why is this such a big deal, and how can it boost productivity for you and your team? Imagine you’re in a...
Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge
Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge for Business has just rolled out new data leak control capabilities. And that could be a good thing for keeping your sensitive info safe. What are data leak control capabilities? It is also...
Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business
Imagine waking up one morning, turning on your computer, and finding that all your important files – everything from customer data to financial records – are locked. Tight. And then a scary message pops up demanding a ransom fee to unlock them. That’s ransomware in a...
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 you're covered with so many security tech tools. But guess what? Your employees are...
Now Copilot’s going to make your team work better together
Have you heard about Team Copilot yet? It’s the latest addition to Microsoft’s suite of AI tools and should be available later this year. Think of Team Copilot as an advanced, AI-powered assistant designed to help your team work better together. While Microsoft’s 365...
More businesses are investing in cyber security defences
More and more businesses are making smart decisions 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...
5 steps to help recover from a cyber attack
Read this BEFORE you get hit with a cyber attack The worst time to decide how to deal with a cyber-attack is when you’re in the middle of one. Unfortunately, you’ll probably need to deal with it eventually—small and medium-sized businesses are prime targets for...
Antivirus Isn’t Enough. Why You Need EDR for Bulletproof Security
In the ancient days of dial-up internet, a simple antivirus program might have kept your computer safe. Today's digital landscape, however, is a minefield of constantly evolving cyber threats. Ransomware, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploits plague businesses and...
You might hold the secret to data security in your finger
You might hold the secret to data security in your finger We all know how important it is to keep our data safe, whether it’s our business secrets or just personal info. Passwords used to be the number one way to keep things under wraps. But are they still cutting it...