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Is your network monitored over the weekend and during the holidays? Cyber attacks at these times are more frequent, more damaging and far more expensive. We can help

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A new Microsoft 365 app is set to replace the existing Office app. The web app is rolling out now, and the mobile and Windows versions will follow in January. Ask us if it affects you 

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Behold the future! By the year 3000 humans may have smaller brains, hunched backs, claw-like hands, and second eyelids. You can thank your phone and your laptop

#HumanEvolution #TechNeck #TextC…

It’s 30 years since the first SMS text message was sent. This week in 1992, young British developer Neil Papworth used a PC to say “Merry Christmas” to his colleague. 

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Should you encourage your employees to play games to make them more productive? Microsoft thinks so. It’s launching classic games in Teams to help team building

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Zoom looks set to go head-to-head with the likes of Microsoft Teams and Slack. It’s adding new features like email, a calendar and a collaboration hub. Will it tempt you to change?

#Zoom #Col…

Cyber attacks are now part of daily life, making up half of all workplace disasters. New research shows that choosing a trusted IT partner is one of the best things you can do

#CyberAttacks #Wo…

Three quarters of packages delivered by Amazon have been touched by a robot. That should hit 100% in the next 5 years. Are robots part of the future of your business? 

#Amazon #RobotTech #…

We love this story of the person who called their IT support to report their password wasn’t working. It just showed a row of stars as they typed. Will you tell them or shall we?

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This week in 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph – the first machine to record and playback sound. 145 years later and just look how far we’ve come

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Cyber criminals have found a new technique to spread malware, using PNG images as part of the process. It’s a low-level threat right now, but it’s one to watch. Ask us about the risk

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We always advise you keep your software updated, but this Adobe Flash Player update message hides a nasty malware scam. It’s targeting Google Chrome and MS Edge users

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At last! Microsoft Teams will soon allow you to delete chats, so you can keep the important ones at the top of your pile. What difference will this make to your life?

#Microsoft #Teams #NewFeat…

A new Chrome and Edge Extension is BAD news

If you use Google’s Chrome browser or the Brave browser which uses Chrome extenstions, have you looked at using extensions to boost your productivity? Here are 9 of our favorites

#Chrome #Chr…

If you’re working from home you may find that your webcam simply isn’t up to the job. But did you know you can use your phone’s camera in Windows instead? Here’s how

#WFH #VideoCalls #H…

In IT support, we’re famous for our patience. We love this story about a lady who put files in the recycle bin so that she could find them later. Weirdly, they just kept disappearing

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You may not be a gamer, but you’re sure to have heard of the Xbox. It turns 21 this week! Yes, Microsoft released its first Xbox console way back in November 2001

#Microsoft #XboxIs21 #Throwb…

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Microsoft Teams is getting a speed boost. If you’ve been frustrated with Teams running slowly, this is great news. Get in touch if you need help to speed things up

#NetworkSpeed #Sp…

We talk a lot about business security, but 89% of people don’t have a password set up on their home router. If you have remote workers, this could be a risk to your business

#HomeWiFi #Router…

Microsoft is bringing another new feature to Teams to help you stay productive on the go. The intelligent translation feature instantly translates messages in foreign languages

#Microsofot #Tea…

Do you have a hybrid workforce? Employees’ management expectations are changing. Your remote workers don’t want micromanaging – they want micro-understanding

#WFH #HybridWorkers #microman…

Apparently it’s been in the news that Twitter has a new owner. It hasn’t gone down well with everyone, and there’s been a mass exodus of users. Here’s where they’re going

#Twitter #El…

Remember the Star Wars Kid? This’ll make you feel old. The teenager with his lightsaber was filmed 20 years ago, and became one of the world’s first viral videos. Legend.

#ViralVideos #YouT…

A third of businesses couldn’t spot the first signs that their data security had been compromised? Would you know how to spot a data breach? Get in touch for info

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A third of businesses couldn’t spot the first signs that their data security had been compromised? Would you know how to spot a data breach? Get in touch for info

#malware #DataBreach #AskUsA…

Zoom is going to make you update your software more often. If you keep using an older version, you could be restricted in what you can do, so we recommend staying up to date 

#Zoom #Softwa…

How would your team react to being managed by an algorithm? Automated management might be a big productivity win, but will your employees still love you? What do you think?

#AlgorithmManager #A…

Should you rethink your work day to get the best out of your brain? New studies show that desk jobs can be just as exhausting as physical ones. Sometimes, it’s better to sleep on it

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It’s hardly the DeLorean from Back to the Future, but this start up has high hopes for its flying car. How would your life change if there were no more roads?

#FunFriday #FlyingCars #BackToTh…

This month in 2006, the internet recorded its first 100 million websites. Not a patch on today’s 2 billion, but quite the milestone. When did you go live with your first website?

#ModernInter…

Heard of ‘typosquatting’? It’s when you misspell a web address and end up on a spoof page that looks legit, but spreads malware. Get in touch to find out how to avoid an easy mistake

#typ…