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 […]
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 […]
Unlock your potential with Copilot
September 30th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Unlock your potential with Copilot Imagine having an assistant by your side that never gets tired, never misses a detail, and can help with everything from drafting emails to organising meetings. Sounds great, right? Well, that’s what Microsoft Copilot is. It’s a smart, AI-driven tool built into the Microsoft […]
How to cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death
September 16th 2024 By Matthew Phillips How to cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death If you’ve ever had the misfortune of seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your computer, you know just how frustrating it can be. It’s that moment when your screen turns an ominous shade of blue, and you’re left […]
Microsoft takes the pain out of updates
September 2nd 2024 By Matthew Phillips Microsoft takes the pain out of updates If you’re like most people, you probably find system updates a hassle. They take ages and those big downloads eat up precious bandwidth and storage. Good news then: Microsoft is about to make your life a whole lot easier with the upcoming […]
Slow PCs? Manage which applications launch at startup
August 5th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Slow PCs? Manage which applications launch at startup Staying on top of how your technology is set up is crucial for maintaining a reliable network. And one often-overlooked aspect is managing which applications start up when your business’s PCs start up. With lots of software wanting to auto-start, it […]
PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now you can decide with Teams
July 29th 2024 By Matthew Phillips 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 […]
Say goodbye to video call pop-ups (and Teams meeting blushes)
May 27th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Say goodbye to video call pop-ups (and Teams meeting blushes) Picture this: You’re on an important video call with a client, confidently presenting your latest project updates. Suddenly, a notification pops up on your screen from your significant other, reminding you (not so discreetly) about the damage your child […]
The secrets to make your laptop battery live longer
May 20th 2024 By Matthew Phillips The secrets to make your laptop battery live longer Could you imagine what it must have been like doing business 30 years ago, before you had a decent laptop? It’s a horrible thought. And one that you only need to consider now and then, when you have an hour’s […]