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Young employees have different attitudes to cyber crime
If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team.
Take action to avoid a devious new phishing scam
Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door.
When did you last have a health check?
Book now for an IT check-up, to get in great shape for the journey ahead? You do it for yourself and your car – now do the same for your workplace tech
Are your younger employees experiencing ‘tech shame’?
Gen Z and even some Millennial employees are less tech savvy than many employers might expect. It’s an assumption that’s leading to a sense of ‘tech shame’.
7 Best Managed IT Service Providers in New England
Best Managed IT Services In New England Flexibility, scalability, and efficient resource allocation are just three of the many benefits you get from managed IT services. They may not be a viable option for some businesses, but most SMBs can benefit from sharing their...
A little trust can go a long way
Countless employers still don’t trust their people to do their best work unless they’re physically in the office.
Windows is the prime target for cyber criminals
With its huge dominance in the workplace, Microsoft’s Windows has become the prime target for cyber criminals.
When can you finally forget your password?
Passkeys are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts.
Are your people Christmas shopping from work?
Almost half of people with social media accounts admit to falling for shopping scams. If your team are shopping at work, is your business protected?
Zoom wants to be the new Teams
Zoom is looking for a piece of the MS Teams action with the launch of a whole suite of features and services
Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9
Fake Flash messages are being used as a cover for a new ‘botnet’ campaign. If you use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge you could be a target.
Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?
You could be losing a full-time working week for every member of your team, thanks to the hassle of setting up video calls.
Don’t walk the plank with pirated software
A huge number of small and medium-sized businesses would consider using pirated software to try and save money. Don’t do it.
Could avatars make your Teams meetings more fun?
Do you inwardly (or outwardly) groan at the thought of yet another video call? They’re now a normal part of our working lives, but it doesn’t make them any more exciting. Good news: Microsoft is introducing Metaverse-style avatars, called Mesh avatars, to Teams. You’ll be able to design your own avatar, personalizing its appearance, accessories, and even choosing its reaction …
Struggling with slow Wi-Fi speeds in the office or working from home? Our latest guide has all the info to speed up your Wi-Fi
Let’s list the basic essentials for life: Air, water, food, and fast Wi-Fi. If you have teenagers, you’ll know that last one is only just beaten by air… But fast Wi-Fi isn’t just essential to keep our children happy. The reality is without fast Wi-Fi many businesses...
Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far
While Windows 11 is only just celebrating its first birthday, we’re already hearing our first rumors about what Windows 12 will have in store. There’s no rush for the time being – we won’t see this new operating system until the back end of 2024 – but we love to be ready for what’s coming next, so here’s what we know …
Are you using Teams to share sensitive data?
Microsoft Teams has fast become one of THE most useful business tools for the way we work today. No matter where your people work from, they can communicate and collaborate quickly and reliably. But this remote way of working can also open the door to some MAJOR security issues. New research shows that nearly HALF of employees frequently share confidential …
Are you really downloading Zoom… or is it malware?
When you think about tools for remote working and chatting online, one of the first names in your mind is Zoom. But its popularity has opened the door for cyber criminals. They’re using its name to steal sensitive data. Researchers have discovered at least six convincing-looking download sites. They’re not the real thing. They’re designed […]
Some bosses think their people do less when working from home
Microsoft has become the leader of productivity over many decades. Can you imagine doing your day to day work without their software? So, it’s no surprise the tech giant recently conducted a major new survey into productivity in the workplace – and some of the results might surprise you. Researchers surveyed 20,000 people working for […]