Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?
December 9th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff? When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? But unused login details […]
How future-ready is your business’s IT?
December 2nd 2024 By Matthew Phillips How future-ready is your business’s IT? How do you feel about the technology you use in your business? A recent study found that 90% of business leaders felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class”. But how about tomorrow? The same study showed that: Only 39% […]
New phishing scam is smarter than ever… here’s how to protect your business
November 25th 2024 By Matthew Phillips New phishing scam is smarter than ever… here’s how to protect your business Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and […]
Start it on your phone… finish it on your PC?
November 21st 2024 By Matthew Phillips Start it on your phone… finish it on your PC? Microsoft is once again finding ways to make life easier for your business with Windows 11. If you ever work on your phone as well as your PC, you’re going to love the new “Hand Off” feature that’s being […]
If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again
November 11th 2024 By Matthew Phillips If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again Microsoft recently made changes to the Windows Start menu – and it caused a bit of an uproar. Here’s what happened: Microsoft tried to streamline the Start menu by grouping related settings together. But they tucked the sign […]
Beware this malware: It “annoys” you into handing over login details
November 4th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Beware this malware: It “annoys” you into handing over login details How cautious are you and your team with online security? You know about phishing scams, dodgy downloads, and not clicking suspicious links, right? But an even sneakier new malware (that’s malicious software) wants to frustrate you into giving […]
Microsoft’s browser takes back the Edge with streamlined settings
October 28th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Microsoft’s browser takes back the Edge with streamlined settings If you’ve ever tried to tweak a setting in Microsoft Edge and found yourself lost in all the options, this one’s for you. Microsoft is cleaning up the Settings page, so you’ll no longer need to dig around in endless […]
A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups
October 21st 2024 By Matthew Phillips A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – is a nightmare worthy of a horror movie. Data backup tools create copies of your data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong, […]
Reverse image search makes purchasing and marketing easier
October 14th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Reverse image search makes purchasing and marketing easier You might think of the Windows Photos app as a basic tool for viewing and managing images. But with an upcoming update to Windows 11, there’s a new feature that could be very useful for your business: Visual Search with Bing. […]
A free tool for more polished communication
October 7th 2024 By Matthew Phillips A free tool for more polished communication Whether you’re drafting emails, writing reports, or creating presentations, spelling mistakes and typos can easily be missed. This means you run the risk of looking unprofessional, especially when communicating with clients or business partners. Here’s the good news: Windows 11 comes with […]