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Could automation save you from spreadsheet hell?
Spreadsheets have been a go-to business tool for decades now. They’re familiar and easy to use (and if we’re being honest, we can all feel like a bit of a genius when we get that one formula to work, right?). The problem is, businesses are still relying on outdated...
How to Plan for Upgrading to Windows 11: A Guide
The Clock’s Ticking for Windows 10: Are You Ready? 14th October 2025 is the day Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10. This means no new features, no bug fixes, and no more security updates. You can't risk that. Why Upgrade to Windows 11? Windows 11 offers a...
Did you notice Incognito mode’s improved privacy?
If you’ve ever used Incognito mode in Chrome, you probably know the basics: It lets you browse without saving your history, cookies, or other temporary data. But was it ever truly private? Not entirely… Until recently, if you copied something from an Incognito tab,...
Copilot could soon auto-open in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft has been really leaning into AI lately. Its latest idea is to make Copilot open automatically when you launch Microsoft Edge. If you want to use Copilot in Edge, you must click the little icon in the sidebar. It's no big deal. But the auto-open feature would...
How concerned should you be about cyber attacks?
Do you feel like you’re constantly hearing about cyberattacks lately? You’re not imagining things. As the attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods demonstrate, cyberattacks are on the rise. They’ve overtaken other risks as the number one concern for many businesses...
How to create secure passwords
Weak passwords are one of the most significant security risks to your business. Why? Cybercriminals are getting smarter than ever. If they manage to crack just one password, they could access your sensitive business data and financial information or even control your...
What to do when disaster strikes: Creating an Incident Response Plan
Your business has firewalls, the latest security software, multi-factor authentication, and, of course, uncrackable passwords. You may even have Cyber Essentials—high five. But… It’s still not enough to protect you from 100% of cyber attacks. Completely watertight...
Businesses are taking too long to fix vulnerabilities
Imagine you’re watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight? I wouldn’t think so. Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they put off fixing system vulnerabilities. And it...
Employees are falling for 3x more phishing scams
Have you ever wondered how many phishing scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might be a nasty surprise. Last year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links TRIPLED – and businesses everywhere are paying the price. Before we dive into this...
Beware these common ‘malvertising’ attacks
Think about the last online ad you clicked… Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you’re not alone – and this is exactly what scammers count on. “Malvertising”, or malicious advertising, is where scammers use online ads to trick you into downloading...
Warning: Don’t ignore hardware requirements for Windows 11
So, you’ve gone ahead and upgraded to Windows 11. You’re ready to explore the fresh design and all the new features. But instead of smooth sailing, your computer slows to a crawl… random errors start popping up… and you can’t install any security updates… That’s the...
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...
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