Most people would say yes, I have antivirus that comes with Windows, but what about your MS365 business platform, Is that secure also?  Here’s a scenario:  I login to my laptop as normal in the morning. Then for some reason someone logs in to my account from another country 10 seconds later. You are not likely to know this […]

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Recently, we’ve had several enquiries about upgrading PCs to Windows 11. As widely reported, Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements, and many users are understandably concerned. The hesitation often stems from worries about disruption, cost, and compatibility. However, we’re here to help make the transition as smooth as possible. It’s important to note that support […]

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“I am too busy for cyber security.”  “It will never happen to me.”  “My organisation is too small for the hackers to bother with.”  “HMRC hacked for £42M because someone’s login was compromised.” FAKE NEWS!!!!  “Cyber security is hard – when I remember, I will get someone else to fix it for us.”  “We pay […]

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The importance of a good antivirus package cannot be overstated. With ever-evolving threats and new avenues of attack, there is a significant risk of data loss, fraud, and possibly the cessation of your business entirely.  While Anti-Virus is crucial, it is not a complete solution. Think of it like a popular brand of surface cleaner […]

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Is my PC up to date? With our Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool we can configure the updating of your software to make sure it gets done. This is crucial for patches to avoid data breaches and the like. Not only are we talking about Windows updates, we are talking about your Antivirus too.  […]

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If your Outlook inbox looks more like a digital jungle than a tidy workspace, you’re not alone. Between newsletters you never signed up for, meeting invites you’d rather avoid, and email chains that won’t die, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing the inbox battle. Fortunately, Outlook Rules are here to restore order — like […]

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We’ve all heard it: “It won’t happen to me.” Usually said moments before it does happen to you – whether it’s locking your keys in the car, burning the toast, or falling victim to a phishing email from “Your CEO” asking for iTunes vouchers.  Let’s face it – in today’s digital world, cyber threats aren’t […]

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This month our support team is continuing to tell you about the things we do – today, moving a domain. At Octagon, we often get asked to assist with a domain move to different registrars or hosting providers. There is a huge difference between a web designer and an IT company. Web designers can make […]

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This article was previously published a part of “The Wednesday Bit” series on Smart Thinking Solutions. I was working at my desk the other day, thinking about stopping for lunch, when I got the following text message:  Now I was waiting for a delivery, I had ordered a camping kettle from AliExpress, but the last […]

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