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Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9
We go to a lot of effort working to protect our clients from online security threats. These could come in the form of key loggers that record you as you enter your login information, or DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, which overwhelm a service with fake...
Tech Tip: Using Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts
Microsoft Teams is a great productivity tool. It has many features that can help you be more productive and speed up repetitive tasks. One way to be even more productive with Microsoft Teams is to use the shortcut keys. The shortcut keys can help you quickly access...
Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?
Setting up video calls could be losing a full-time working week for every member of your team. Video calling has revolutionised team meetings, and saves a huge amount of travel time. But we’re still not getting the full benefit from the new technology, according to...
Don’t walk the plank with pirated software
A huge number of small and medium-sized businesses would consider using pirated software to try and save money. A new study has revealed a surprising number of businesses willing to break the law to save costs. Our advice? Think twice before you walk the plank. Right...
Tech Tip: Send quick Teams messages from anywhere
We all know that Teams messaging is a great way to communicate with others, but it can be disruptive if it interrupts our flow. Even though Teams messaging is a great way to communicate with colleagues, it can easily break your concentration and flow. You might find...
How to get faster Wi-Fi in your office and for remote workers
The quickest way to upset your staff is by giving them slow access to the internet. Bad Wi-Fi quickly creates tension in the team and is a real productivity killer. You don’t have to suffer slow Wi-Fi. Here’s our guide to making Wi-Fi faster whether you’re working in...
Could avatars make your Teams meetings more fun?
Do you inwardly (or outwardly) groan at the thought of yet another video call? They’re now a normal part of our working lives, but it doesn’t make them any more exciting. Good news: Microsoft is introducing Metaverse-style avatars, called Mesh avatars, to Teams....
Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far
While Windows 11 is only just celebrating its first birthday, we’re already hearing our first rumours about what Windows 12 will have in store. There’s no rush for the time being – we won’t see this new operating system until the back end of 2024 – but we love to be...
Tech Tip: Using OneDrive to automate backups
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today's Tech Tip is a tip on how to use OneDrive to automate the backup of Known Folders. Known Folders are what Microsoft call your Documents, Desktop and Pictures folders in your Windows profile. If you are like most people, you will accept...
Are you using Teams to share sensitive data?
Microsoft Teams has fast become one of THE most useful business tools for the way we work today. No matter where your people work, they can communicate and collaborate quickly and reliably. But this remote way of working can also open the door to some MAJOR security...
Are you really downloading Zoom – or is it malware?
When you think about tools for remote working and chatting online, Zoom may be one of the first names in your mind. But its popularity has opened the door for cyber criminals. They’re using its name to steal sensitive data. Researchers have discovered at least six...
Everything you need to know about password managers for your business
If you’re confused about password managers, you’re not alone. A password manager is software that generates safe passwords, remembers them, and auto-fills logins for you. That saves time. But means your business can quickly lock out staff when they leave. Some people...
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