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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...
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...
How to Secure Your Business from Cyber Threats in 2024: A Free Guide
Protect your business from these cybersecurity threats in 2024 We’re weeks away from the new year. And this is a great time to start thinking about what needs to get better in 2024. We believe you should allocate more of your business’s precious resources to the...
Tech Tip: Master Your Multitasking – Switching Apps and Desktops Like a Pro
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where I will show you how to switch between applications and desktops in Windows quickly. Sick of losing track of what you're doing because you have too many windows open? Let's face it: we've all been there. Well, this video is...
SHOCK STAT: A third of business owners don’t trust their staff
Do you trust your employees with confidential information? If you do, you’ll be surprised by this stat… For a third of small and medium-sized business leaders, the answer is a resounding “no”! Maybe it’s because Jim from accounting still has his password on a Post-it...
Say goodbye to traditional passwords, say hello to Passkeys
Did you ever imagine a world where the lengthy, complicated passwords people often forget would become a thing of the past? It seems that day might be arriving sooner than we anticipated. Google has officially made Passkeys the default sign-in method for all personal...