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Back up your data! One day it could save your business
Do you know how to back up your data? Do you know if your business is doing this properly? Backing up data is one of the most fundamental and important tasks that businesses should be doing. Make sure it is set up correctly and that you test that it is working. An...
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 Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t suddenly stop...
Tech Tip: How to name cells in Excel
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where I will show you how to name cells in Microsoft Excel. Naming cells can make your spreadsheets easier to understand and maintain and help you write more concise and efficient formulas. In the video, I show one way of doing...
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 fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new...
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 more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do...
Tech Tip: How to use Format Painter in Office 365
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where we will show you how to use a feature of Office applications called Format Painter. If you want to know how to quickly make the content of your Office documents look consistent, then this video will show you how. Format...
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. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports...
Tech Tip: How to search for files in Window and Microsoft 365
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where we will show you how to find your files using the powerful search features of Windows and Microsoft 365. Even if you are very organised with filing your data, sometimes, you just cannot find the file that you are looking...
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 platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks to...
How to plan a big IT project
"Wouldn't it be great if...." We all dream of making changes to our business that will make us more efficient and profitable. However, big IT projects that significantly change the technology you use to run your business should never be rushed. If you’re thinking...
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...
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