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Tech Tip: How to manage staff shifts using Teams
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where we will show you how you can manage your staff shifts from right within Microsoft Teams. The Microsoft Teams app has grown to become one of the most widely used productivity apps in the world, yet most people aren't even...
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 as soon as next year. And now it’s all we can think about! What will it look like? What improvements will we see? Will there be new...
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 can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with...
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 security in place, there’s a minimum standard you should be implementing, right now. There are dozens of security solutions...
Tech Tip: How to create a scheduling poll using Outlook
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where we will be exploring how to create a scheduling poll using Outlook. You know what it's like when you are trying to get everyone together for a meeting. Trying to find a time that suits everyone can be a real pain! There...
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 actually end up taking longer than they should. That’s frustrating for employees and you. It wastes time, and it costs money –...
Why all businesses should adopt MFA now
Years ago, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) used to be called 2FA, or Two Factor Authentication. This was made up of: Something you have, like a device that can generate a one-time password (OTP). Something you know, like a password. MFA has extended things meaning...
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 tool to help protect your online accounts from cyber criminals. It works by generating a second, single-use passcode every time...
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 a good news story. Bots are just automated programs, and bot malware is a worrying new security risk you need to defend your...
Tech Tip: How to create a voting poll using Outlook
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where we will be exploring how to create a voting poll using Outlook and Microsoft Forms. Sometimes, when we need to get people's opinions on something, it can be a bit like herding cats! Maybe we need to get a consensus of...
Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security
Our phones are a goldmine of private information. Just think of all the financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos and contact information that live behind that little glass screen. And if your team use phones for work, they’ll often have access...
Tech Tip: How to share files securely in Teams
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where we will be exploring how to share files securely with people outside of your organisation using Microsoft 365 and Teams. Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool that allows for seamless collaboration and communication within an...