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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Failing to address this NOW! will leave a sour taste in your mouth. To go along with our special days month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the Windows 11 deadline. Windows 10 is no longer going to be supported after 14th October this year! Windows 11 […]

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Ever thought about organising your files and in what order? In this day and age things need to be organised and as part of January’s theme I thought I would share some insights about Sharepoint with you. It is always good to have a set order of files and folders which have specific permissions on […]

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In the run-up to the New Year, I suggested a New Year’s Resolution for you, which was to check all your contracts and insurances to make sure you are compliant with what is expected of you, so I hope you have now done that! It could be something that saves your business. New Year Resolution: […]

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As the festive season approaches, ensuring your data has a backup becomes crucial. With offices closing for the holidays, the risk of incidents increases, especially in town centres where parties are frequent. Imagine your office being broken into, and the PC with all your data gets stolen. Or worse, a broken window allows a cigarette […]

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SharePoint – A powerful collaboration tool Historically, Microsoft’s suite of Office programs revolved around the basic apps, Word, Excel and such, but now in a ever more connected world, collaboration and team efforts take centre stage in efficient and productive business. What was needed was a central area to exchange information and help people work […]

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Recently, I have been asked how to enable the transcription facility for Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365. This is a very useful tool that saves businesses a lot of time. Transcription services in Microsoft Teams have revolutionised the way meetings are documented, offering a seamless integration of AI-driven speech-to-text capabilities that ensure no detail is […]

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We recommend all our clients to have an IT and Cyber Security Audit, but many business people are not sure what that involves or whether it is even necessary, particularly if the business is very small. In times of economic uncertainty, it is logical that business owners will look for value for money and an […]

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As technology evolves, we find ourselves upgrading our gadgets and devices more frequently. Whether it’s a new laptop, smartphone, or external hard drive, the old ones often end up collecting dust in a drawer. But what about the sensitive data stored on those old hard drives? How can we ensure that our personal information doesn’t […]

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