Passwords could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Passkeys. If you hate passwords, our latest tech update will make your day…
Google Ushers in the Future of Online Security with Passkeys
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Microsoft Unveils a Revamped, Speedier Version of Teams
Microsoft has heard your frustration and has rebuilt it from the ground up. The all-new Teams is faster and uses less memory; we give you all the details. But don’t switch just yet.
New Study Reveals Younger Employees as Potential Cyber Security Risks
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what happens when it’s a young pup that needs training? New research on people under 40 has revealed a scary attitude towards cyber security.
That long password isn’t keeping you better protected
Even passwords of 15 characters can be cracked by cyber criminals. Our latest tech update explains what to do instead.
Microsoft Teams: Ushering in a New Era of AI-Enhanced Business Communication
Microsoft is working hard to lead the AI revolution and its latest update to Teams will certainly make it a front-runner. We think the potential is unlimited, here we’ll tell you why.
Windows 11: New Enhancements
Windows 11 has already boosted our productivity and saved us time, but it hasn’t finished improving our working lives just yet. We have all the details.
FBI Warning on Beta App Downloads: A Cautionary Tale for Tech Enthusiasts
If you accidentally download a fake beta app, you could put your business at risk. Here we explain why.
And breathe… the “file too large to send” problem is over
Microsoft finally has a fix for one of the oldest and most frustrating problems in Outlook – when the file you’re trying to send is too big.
Rising Phishing Attacks: What to do.
Which company has become the #1 most imitated in phishing scams? We’ll tell you more…
Harnessing the Power of AI Tools in Today’s Rapidly Evolving Business Landscape
AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard can help you boost productivity and actively grow your business. But how?
Understanding the Importance of ‘Secure by Design’ in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape
The nature of cybersecurity threats has evolved significantly. The days when antivirus software alone could offer adequate protection are long gone. Implementation of “Secure by Design” is crucial.
The Surging Popularity of VPNs and the Hidden Risks of Free Services
Free VPNs may seem tempting, but they could be exposing your data to cyber criminals. We tell you how to protect your business.
Microsoft Edge for Business
There’s a new browser that keeps work and personal browsing totally separate. Here’s how it works and when it launches.
Microsoft’s Sales Copilot: Revolutionizing Sales and Customer Engagement
The integration of AI-driven processes into business operations is becoming increasingly prevalent. Microsoft Sales Copilot aims to keep you ahead of the competition.
Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year
Cyber-attacks aren’t reserved for big corporations. We show you how to protect your business from cyber criminals.
What is Zero-Click Malware? How Do You Fight It?
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. They pose significant risks to individuals and organisations alike. One such threat gaining prominence is zero-click malware. This insidious form of malware requires no user interaction. It can silently compromise devices and networks.
Top 7 Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Work & How to Address Them
Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for employees. Additionally, telecommuting reduces office costs for employers. Many also cite productivity benefits due to fewer distractions.
Have You Tried Microsoft Universal Print? (Learn What It Can Do for You)
In today’s digital workplace, printing remains an essential function. This is true for just about all businesses. But keeping up with your print infrastructure can be a time-consuming task. One printer down can mean work comes to a standstill.
Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move
Moving can be a chaotic and stressful time. Especially when it comes to handling your valuable technology. Whether you’re relocating your home or office, it’s essential to take extra care. Both with fragile items and when packing and moving your devices and other tech items.
Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?
In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. The internet is rife with mis-information.
7 Advantages of Adopting a Defence-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks.
Learn How Microsoft 365 Copilot Is Going to Transform M365 Apps
Advanced AI is a new buzzword in cloud computing. The launch of tools like ChatGPT and Bard have made big waves. Developers are now racing to introduce the next level of features to apps. Features that do part of your work for you. Such as writing emails or making follow-up checklists based on contact data.
Is Your Online Shopping App Invading Your Privacy?
Online shopping has become a common activity for many people. It’s convenient, easy, and allows us to buy items from the comfort of our homes. But with the rise of online shopping, there are concerns about privacy and security.
Is It Time to Ditch the Passwords for More Secure Passkeys?
61% of all data breaches involve stolen or hacked login credentials.
Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive
Microsoft Teams Meeting Recap will summarise your meetings and even make a list of the action points. We show you its other benefits
How to Create Insightful Dashboards in Microsoft Power BI
Data visualisation is a powerful tool for communicating complex data. It presents it in a simple, easily understandable format. But it is not enough to simply create a graph or chart and call it a day. To make use of information it is important to create insightful reports. Reports that effectively communicate the story behind the data.
Business Email Compromise Jumped 81% Last Year! Learn How to Fight It
Why is it important to pay particular attention to BEC attacks? Because they’ve been on the rise. BEC attacks jumped 81% in 2022, and as many as 98% of employees fail to report the threat.
Best Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Business (Without Things Getting Out of Hand)
ChatGPT has revolutionised the way businesses interact with their customers. It has also affected how they get things done. Teams are using it for everything from emails to generating ideas for product names.
10 Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Ready for the Unexpected
What would you do if your business suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow? Do you have a contingency plan in case of an earthquake, hurricane, or gas explosion? The unexpected can happen anytime, and small businesses can get hit particularly hard.
Stop! And think, before you act on that email
Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. We explain what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost
We explain how Microsoft Edge is introducing some new security-boosting features to help you stay one step ahead.
What Is Push-Bombing & How Can You Prevent It?
Cloud account takeover has become a major problem for organisations. Think about how much work your company does that requires a username and password. Employees end up having to log into many different systems or cloud apps.
Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech
Old computers and external drives can put your sensitive business data at risk.
We look at how to dispose of old computers and external drives in the safest way possible.
7 Smart Ways to Secure Your Wireless Printer & Keep Your Home Network Safe
Many people worry about someone hacking their computer. But they’re not really thinking about their wireless printer getting breached. It’s a tool that most individuals use sporadically. For example, when you want to print out tax forms or mailing labels. Printers...
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep
Have you ever received a notification on your phone while you’re sleeping, asking if it’s really you logging in?
It’s called a fatigue attack and Microsoft Authenticator’s latest feature will help to protect you.
The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know
Microsoft has announced there will be no new feature updates for Windows 10 so maybe it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11. Our latest video will help you make up your mind.
Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait
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 the risk? Not quite. Our …
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Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?
Cloud computing has quickly become 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? 🫣 It’s true that cloud services have environmental benefits compared …
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4 Steps to Protecting your Business Data
The data security equivalent of leaving your windows open We all take great care to keep our homes secure. Yet some business owners and managers don’t have the same attitude towards their business’s data security. Which is crazy. Because there are a lot more...
LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts
LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople, and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks to its popularity, it has seen a huge uptick in fake profiles, created by scammers for more sinister purposes. Bot-like accounts have been cropping …
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Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know
“Continuing to use Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023 may increase an organization’s exposure to security risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.”
Here are a few facts you should know about what this retirement of Windows 8.1 means.
Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments
Windows 11 still feels like a new toy, yet we’ve already heard speculation about Windows 12 arriving as soon as next year. It’s all we can think about!
Why You Need to Think Twice Before Using Lensa AI and Other Self-Portrait Apps
One section from the Lensa AI Terms that users agree to states the following:
“…solely for the purposes of operating or improving Lensa, you grant us a time-limited, revocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, fully-paid, transferable, sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, create derivative works of your User Content, without any additional compensation to you…”
Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams
One of the many great things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with minimal human intervention. So it’s no surprise that cyber criminals have been …
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Microsoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365
If you already subscribe to Microsoft 365, then it makes sense to use Forms. It can save you money if you’re using a separate survey tool, like Survey Monkey. It’s easily accessible by signing in with your Microsoft account.
Data Backup Is Not Enough, You Also Need Data Protection
Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once.
But one thing that’s changed with data backup in the last few years is security. Simply backing up data so you don’t lose it, isn’t enough anymore. Backing up has morphed into data protection.
What does this mean?
3 essential security tools for every business
Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities.
Here are three essentials that every business should put in place as a basic level of protection.
8 Reasons Every Company Is Now a Technology Company
Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools.
These include software, payment systems, computers, Wi-Fi networks, mobile devices, website, and more. Companies also need to protect their devices and network. If that technology isn’t working, it can impact a business significantly.
6 Steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for Your Technology
It’s estimated that about 93% of corporate networks are susceptible to hacker penetration. Assessing and managing these network weaknesses isn’t always a priority for organisations. Many suffer breaches because of poor vulnerability management.
61% of security vulnerabilities in corporate networks are over 5 years old.
How can you reduce your risk?
Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users.
Is That Really a Text from Your CEO… or Is It a Scam?
Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help. They’re out doing customer visits and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards. The CEO needs you to buy six $200 gift...
Do your productivity tools slow you down?
If productivity tools aren’t embedded properly within your business, tasks can actually end up taking longer than they should.
6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches)
Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don't need to worry about security because it's handled. This is an incorrect...
Adopt MFA Now
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds extra layers of security to your business (and your personal web accounts). What that means is you need at least two pieces of information to log in to a device or an app. Perhaps a password plus a fingerprint, and possibly an...
The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement
Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They've had to shift how their employees operate. Remote work is very much here to stay. Businesses and employees can both benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution. The cost saving...
Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security
Our phones are a goldmine of private information. If they’re not as secure your other devices, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security
A quick guide to AI
From Alexa to Siri, AI is already all around us, but names like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Jasper have blown up the internet. Let’s decode some of the language
Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?
Recently, the biggest ever DDoS attack was reportedly blocked. Worse still, more businesses are being targeted with criminals demanding huge ransoms
How Is the Metaverse Going to Change Business?
One of the latest buzzwords is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? Is it just something that social media companies need to be concerned about? According to people like Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, the metaverse is coming. He stated that “Life...