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Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now
UPDATE 6th July 2023: Due to a backlash on the internet, Microsoft quickly removed this feature, so don't be surprised if you cannot find it. It's still worth checking though, as they will likely reintroduce it in the future. Don’t be mistaken; we love Microsoft...
Tech Tip: How to save or print to PDF
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where I will show you how to save files or print documents to a PDF file. In today's digital world, it's more important than ever to be able to print or export files to PDF. PDF stands for Portable Document Format, a universal...
Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s Enhanced Security
Browsing the web can be risky. It only takes one click on one bad link to put your business’s data at risk. With cyber criminals constantly targeting businesses using automated tools, it’s important to stay one step ahead with your online security. That’s why we’re...
Human Error: The Achilles’ Heel of Your Cybersecurity
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are prime targets for cyberattacks, and the most vulnerable element in their defence is their workforce. Effective cybersecurity awareness training is essential for every employee across your organisation. But to implement it...
Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive
Are you tired of wasting precious time in meetings, only to leave feeling confused and disorganised? Do you struggle to keep track of all the action items and follow-up tasks that come out of these meetings? Microsoft Teams has launched a new feature which could solve...
Stop! And think, before you act on that email
How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to a Business...
Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech
When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at risk. A new study by a data recovery specialist shows that millions of deleted files can be recovered from improperly...
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep
Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cybercriminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. MFA is essential for...
10 Simple Tips for Avoiding Phishing Scams: How to Stay Safe Online
10 Simple Tips for Avoiding Phishing Scams: How to Stay Safe Online What is Phishing? Phishing is a common online scam in which cybercriminals try to trick you into sharing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Phishers often use email or...
Back up your data! One day it could save your business
Do you know how to back up your data? Do you know if your business is doing this properly? Backing up data is one of the most fundamental and important tasks that businesses should be doing. Make sure it is set up correctly and that you test that it is working. An...
The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know
Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t suddenly stop...
Tech Tip: How to name cells in Excel
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video where I will show you how to name cells in Microsoft Excel. Naming cells can make your spreadsheets easier to understand and maintain and help you write more concise and efficient formulas. In the video, I show one way of doing...