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Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business?
Here’s a topic that’s been making headlines and causing sleepless nights for many: Cyber extortion. Is it something that’s on your radar? It should be, because it might affect your business one day. What is cyber extortion? It’s a type of cyber crime where criminals...
Slow PCs? Manage which applications launch at startup
Maintaining a reliable network is crucial to staying on top of how your technology is set up. One often overlooked aspect is managing the Windows startup applications that load automatically when your computer starts. Many software programs want to auto-start, which...
Data loss? Save yourself a mighty headache
What would you do if all of your business data were lost? You might panic or stare at the screen in disbelief. However, if you're prepared, you'll have a safety net in place in the form of reliable and tested data backup. This means you can quickly restore your data...
PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now you can decide with Teams
If you’ve ever found yourself wincing at the sound of a Microsoft Teams notification breaking your concentration, you’re not alone. Here’s some news that might be music to your ears then: Microsoft has just rolled out an update that promises to make these...
Bonus Guide: The Crowdstrike Outage Explained
Download our free guide summarising everything you need to know about the recent Crowdstrike outage. This is written specifically for business owners and managers. Inside, you’ll discover: What CrowdStrike is What happened on Friday 19th July 2024 The impact of the...
Is that Chrome extension filled with malware?
You're probably familiar with extensions if you use Google Chrome in your business. These valuable tools can enhance your browsing experience in countless ways, from blocking annoying ads to reducing distractions. Extensions are popular because they can add so much...
Save time by accessing your Android phone’s files with File Explorer
Microsoft is working on an update that allows Windows 11 File Explorer to access files directly on your Android phone, making file transfers smoother and faster. Why is this such a big deal, and how can it boost productivity for you and your team? Imagine you’re in a...
Tech Tip: Capture Your Screen Like a Pro – Essential Screenshot Techniques for Windows
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where I will show you how to take screenshots in Windows. Screenshots are an indispensable tool for anyone who uses a computer. They allow us to capture specific areas of our screen, share instructions, document errors, or...
Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge
Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge for Business has just rolled out new data leak control capabilities. And that could be a good thing for keeping your sensitive info safe. What are data leak control capabilities? It is also...
It’s nearing the end for Windows 10 – Are you ready?
It’s time to say goodbye to Windows 10 Next year, we’ll say a final farewell to Windows 10 as it reaches the end of its life. Microsoft is stopping support. This means no new tools or features and no more security updates. If you’re still using Windows 10 in your...
Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business
Imagine waking up one morning, turning on your computer, and finding that all your important files – everything from customer data to financial records – are locked. Tight. And then a scary message pops up demanding a ransom fee to unlock them. That’s ransomware in a...
Are your employees reporting security issues fast enough… or even at all?
Getting your team to report security issues quickly is something that’s important for your business… but maybe something that might not have crossed your mind before. You might think you're covered with so many security tech tools. But guess what? Your employees are...