Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now

Don’t be mistaken, we love Microsoft Edge (and think you will too), but lately, something has come to our attention that we wanted to share. It’s always a good idea to be aware of what your browser is doing behind the scenes. And there’s an Edge setting that you might be interested to learn about. […]

Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost

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Browsing the web can be risky. It only takes one click on one bad link to put your business’s data at risk. With cyber criminals constantly targeting businesses using automated tools, it’s important to stay one step ahead with your online security. That’s why we’re excited that Microsoft is working on a major security update […]

Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive

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Are you tired of wasting precious time in meetings, only to leave feeling confused and disorganized? Do you struggle to keep track of all the action items and follow-up tasks that come out of these meetings? Microsoft Teams has launched a new feature which could solve your problems and boost productivity.  Meeting Recap is an […]

Stop! And think, before you act on that email

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How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents?   Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. A BEC […]

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

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When you replace old technology, computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at risk. A new study by a data recovery specialist shows that millions of deleted files can be recovered from improperly wiped hard drives that are sold online. […]

Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

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Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too.  And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. MFA is essential for keeping your data secure. It adds an extra layer of security to your […]

The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

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Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t suddenly stop working. The current updates and security patches for Windows 10 won’t […]

Windows 11 optional feature updates: Why it’s better to wait

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Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first. Sound exciting? Yes! Worth […]

Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?

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Cloud computing is quickly becoming a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do your bit ‘cloud’ your decision-making? Sorry. Bad pun. It’s true that cloud […]

Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

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Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping malls, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports to install malware and monitoring software onto devices as […]