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Tech Tip: How to quickly reopen a closed browser tab
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video, and it's a really quick, but useful one This video shows how to quickly reopen a closed browser tab in Google Chrome or Edge. The video demonstrates a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+T) to restore the last closed tab. I will also...
Microsoft wants you to pay for updates
Microsoft has announced that starting on 14th October 2025, they will no longer provide free support and security updates for Windows 10. While the idea of paying for updates might raise some eyebrows, let’s put this into perspective. By 2025, Windows 10 will be a...
Are you ready for next-gen email security? (YES!)
Google has unleashed a powerful new tool to make your Gmail inbox a safer and spam-free haven, and it’s called RETVec. But what exactly is RETVec? Well, let’s break it down in simple terms. RETVec stands for Resilient and Efficient Text Vectorizer. Fancy. In plain...
How Much Should You Pay for IT Managed Service Costs in the UK?
If you are looking for managed IT services in the UK, you should understand there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. There are many managed service providers out there and they offer a huge range of prices. This can be overwhelming when trying to choose between them!...
You’re not imagining it, video calls ARE stressful
You know that feeling when you’ve spent way too much time in virtual meetings, and you’d trade your favourite coffee mug for some real face-to-face interaction? That’s called Zoom fatigue. It turns out there’s scientific evidence to back up what we’ve all been...
Outsourcing always beats DIY
Do you ever feel like you're juggling ten tasks at once to keep your business running? Marketing, sales, finances, IT… the list goes on! And somewhere in that chaos, your dreams for growth get lost. Enter Dave, a fellow entrepreneur who has created the same...
An AI-charged blast from the past
An AI-charged blast from the past Happy New Year. Remember Microsoft Paint? The simple drawing tool that many of us used to create pixelated masterpieces in our youth? It’s probably not an app you use very much these days. But what if I told you there’s a reason you...
Unwrap the gift of knowledge: 5 free AI training courses by Microsoft
Merry Christmas! With the holiday season in full swing, you should be enjoying some well-deserved downtime. But what if I told you that you could make the most of your few days off from your business and prepare to seize the AI opportunity in 2024? The world of AI is...
Tech Tip: How to Stay Cyber Safe at Christmas
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!! As we are on the countdown to Christmas, today's Tuesday Two Minute Tech Tip is on a (very tenuous) Christmas theme. As we all get ready for the big day we will be thinking of having a few days or even weeks off work and relaxing. Christmas is a...
New! A better way to find Chrome extensions
If you use Google Chrome, you’ll love this. Google has just rolled out a game-changing update that’s going to make your browser more powerful than ever. It’s the revamped Chrome Web Store, featuring a fresh design and exciting new features. Now, if you’re like me,...
Is app overload slowing down your team?
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like your inbox is staging a coup against your productivity? You’re not alone. In fact, a recent study revealed that 80% of our communications are still happening via email. Yes, despite all the apps, chat services,...
You’ve heard of Copilot… but what is it?
What if we told you your business could have its own personal assistant who’s always ready to help, can answer virtually any question, and even change system settings on your devices? It might sound too good to be true, but thanks to Microsoft’s innovative new AI...