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How many different apps and chat services are your employees juggling every day? Chances are, it’s making your business less productive. Good news: There’s a simple solution. We have the details....
You might have heard about Microsoft Copilot, but what is it? And will it really make a difference to your workday or business? We explain it all here....
Passwords could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Passkeys. If you hate passwords, our latest tech update will make your day…...
Tired of waiting for Teams to load? 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...
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. We tell you more here....
Even passwords of 15 characters can be cracked by cyber criminals. Our latest tech update explains what to do instead...
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 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....
This latest stat we learned about phishing websites really surprised us. And it comes with good news about an enhanced way to protect your business. We give you all the details...
How many times have you opened WordPad in Windows when you meant to open Notepad? It looks like that problem will soon be gone for good. We explain why....
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. Here’s what’s changing in the next few weeks and how it affects you....
Want your team to know where you are when you’re not in the office? We explain how Google Calendar’s new feature lets you share multiple work locations each day....
There’s a new browser that keeps work and personal browsing totally separate. Here’s how it works and when it launches....
Cyber criminals are using images embedded into emails. We’ll tell you how to protect your business from these new phishing scams....
Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. We explain what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business....
We explain how Microsoft Edge is introducing some new security-boosting features to help you stay one step ahead....
Microsoft Teams Meeting Recap will summarise your meetings and even make a list of the action points. We show you its other benefits...
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....
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....
Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping centres, 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 they charge. The security risk … Read More...
This final video is the most important. It covers the three key areas to keep your organisation’s data safe....
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 MFA is a crucial part of security for any business Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a simple way to help secure your business against potentially damaging attacks by adding......
Apple has revealed what it believes are the best security keys to add an extra layer of protection to your digital world. The recent release of iOS 16.3 saw Apple add security key compatibility......
A successful online meeting involves more variables and considerations than an in-person meeting does. The organiser is responsible for organising speakers, an agenda, and the platform they will utilise in......
As computer scientists tackle a greater range of problems, their work has grown increasingly interdisciplinary. This year, many of the most significant computer science results also involved other scientists and......
Businesses are turning to quantum-as-a-service startups to gain first-mover advantage and try this high-powered tech for themselves Investment into European quantum computing startups is booming. According to data from Dealroom,......
A team of quantum engineers at UNSW Sydney has developed a method to reset a quantum computer—that is, to prepare a quantum bit in the ‘0’ state—with very high confidence,......
End-to-end encryption en route Google has announced that it’s bringing end-to-end encryption to group chats in the Google Messages app. The security upgrade is heading to beta users first before......
In these modern times technology is a very prevalent part of everyday life for most people. It is commonly used for making people’s lives run as efficiently as possible. It......
Cybersecurity education appears to be having little success Despite the vast majority of people – 89% – knowing the risks of reusing the same password, 62% of consumers are still......
Utility Android apps spreading trojans through the Play Store once again Researchers have uncovered a collection of malicious apps on the Google Play Store that have been downloaded more than......
In this day and age having some of, if not quite a lot of, your business linked to something online or operating online is just the natural progression. There are......
A self-driving bus in a Scottish trial of autonomous vehicle passenger services had to be driven manually at its launch due to software issues. The driverless bus – nicknamed Itsy......
Asia chipmaker shares slide after US curbs on China Shares in major Asian computer chipmakers have slumped after the US announced tough new measures to restrict sales of technology......
Smartphones and tablets are often preferred devices for communications, web browsing, and accessing many types of apps. As a result, they’re more portable and can be used anywhere. Many of......
The question above can be difficult to answer. How do you accurately assess the performance of an IT support provider beyond SLA commitments and response and resolution targets? What should......
The right tools can make all the difference in your teams productivity. The use of technology makes remote work possible, and we rely on various tools to help us communicate,......
It announced the plan last year, making Internet Explorer 11 its final version. Internet Explorer debuted on Windows desktop computers in 1995 and by 2004, had cornered 95% of the......
In one of our previous articles, we looked at the importance of cyber security in your organisation; the methods cyber attackers use, the fundamentals you should have in place to......
Microsoft has several new features lined up for release this year for Teams users. To be able to play casual games, new cameo experiences, and much more are coming to......
Microsoft wants to try and kill off ransomware for good To help organizations combat ransomware and other cyberthreats, Microsoft is launching a new line of managed security solutions that combine......
In our previous article we explained how the already difficult duties of your IT team have gradually become more complex – our increased familiarity and reliance on IT is rising......
The world is now saturated with technical tools, our digital presence has reached levels that we will never slowdown from, and it is this presence that has put pressure on......
Windows 11 update is redesigning how you shut down your PC Microsoft is continuing to refine the look of Windows 11, with the shutdown window set to get a modern......
Microsoft Teams update will mean there really is no escape Get ready to use Microsoft Teams apps far more often Microsoft has announced that Teams applications are now available outside......
As we mentioned in the previous article, the world is constantly evolving – these changes have allowed for our levels of communication, collaboration, and productivity to reach levels which were......
The world is constantly evolving, but telephony is a sector of tech that hasn’t changed much over the years in comparison to others. However, there is now a wholesale change......
This Microsoft Teams update will help you make an impact in your next meeting New Microsoft Teams feature will help you deliver the best possible presentation Microsoft is preparing an......
ADVANCING COMMUNICATIONS VoIP Case Study Apogee Solutions Required: > An audit of their equipment > Trust in using a cloud-hosted 3CX platform for communications Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Year: 2022 The......
Microsoft delays Office 365 price rise once again First substantial price increase since Office 365’s launch has been postponed Microsoft has once again delayed its planned price increase of both......
AI and Machine Learning: Automating Your Business Processes Technology is the beating heart of modern-day business – everything we do is influenced somewhere along the line by its powers,......
Microsoft Teams Unveiled 4 New Tools; Enhances User Experience The majority of individuals utilize Microsoft Teams to participate in meetings. It is particularly well suited to work from home and......
Welcome to this important video series about how to keep your organisation’s data safe. In this second video, we look at the threats facing you from within your organisation. ...
Everything new in Teams in February We’ve just entered the first day of March which means it’s time to go back and look at everything that’s changed in Microsoft......
The modern age that we are living in is truly revolutionary, now that technology has taken over both our home and work lives more than anyone could have anticipated a......
Microsoft Teams is no longer such a battery hog Making calls on Microsoft Teams is no longer a massive drain on your PC or laptop, the company has claimed. The......
Microsoft Teams will let you keep your favourite messages for all to see Being able to pin messages in Microsoft Teams should be possible very soon, the company has confirmed.......
Almost every business in the world relies on some form of IT for vital business functions. This reliance is only going to grow as time goes on, so it is......
One of the coolest Microsoft Teams features is now available to everyone The wait is finally over as Microsoft has announced that its walkie talkie feature in Microsoft Teams is......
In the previous article we highlighted that most businesses made a transition to Cloud computing at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic – unfortunately for most that transition was rushed.......
Technology saturates our lives in the modern world. Due to the power it has, workplaces across the globe are far quieter than they once were – remote working is now......
How to get the latest Microsoft Teams updates Microsoft Teams has been on quite the journey over the last two years. Even in Microsoft’s wildest dreams, it could never have......
Welcome to this important video series about how to keep your organisation’s data safe. In this first video, we show you how easy it is for hackers to break into......
Microsoft Teams is getting a great free upgrade Microsoft Loop components are beginning to now roll out to Microsoft 365 commercial customers using Microsoft Teams. The new Loop components feature......
Communication in the modern world is unrecognisable to what it was a mere decade ago. Businesses have recently been forced to adapt the way they work just to continue trading......
Microsoft Edge is finally upgrading one of its most useful features Tracking down the exact information you’re hunting for on a Microsoft Edge web page could soon be easier than......
Microsoft is rolling out Built-In Protection to Defender for Office 365, a new feature that would automatically enable recommended settings and policies to make sure all new and existing users get......
Windows 11 is here. It looks great, it’s safer, and it’s going to help businesses be a lot more productive. There’s a “but”. As the biggest Windows update since 2015,......
Cyber Security and Your Organisation The modern world is a technical one, with the world of work relying almost entirely on technology to operate at a level at which......
Microsoft Excel is getting a whole lot more customization Microsoft is expanding is spreadsheet software with the addition of a new API which will allow developers to create their own......
Microsoft 365 will tell your boss if you’re misbehaving online Microsoft is working on a couple of updates for its productivity suite that will help businesses keep closer tabs on......
There’s no escaping webinars on Microsoft Teams now Avoiding webinars held on Microsoft Teams may be trickier than ever thanks to a new update to the service. Microsoft has revealed a pair......
Connecting to a modern World of Work – The Challenges & Goals As we stated in the previous article, the world is becoming more reliant on technology by the......
Connecting to a modern World of Work – The wrong IT and its effect Technology has saturated our daily lives. Due to this our reliance on technology has never......
Facebook Portal support for Microsoft Teams coming December 2021 Today Facebook announced the Portal Go, a battery-powered 10-inch portal smart screen as well as a new version of the Portal+,......
It is common for those of us who have been in a job role for quite some time to have a preferred way – and set of tools – to......
New pricing for Microsoft 365 Today we are announcing changes to our commercial pricing for Microsoft 365—the first substantive pricing update since we launched Office 365 a decade ago. This......
Microsoft Teams is getting the gallery upgrade we’ve all been waiting for Microsoft is working on a small but welcome upgrade for collaboration platform Teams that will improve the user......
The modern age we live in revolves around technology. Every part of our lives, from the moment we get out of bed in the morning, is influenced by it somewhere......
How to Quickly Clean Up Your Microsoft Outlook Inbox We see all sorts of advice and methods for tidying up our inboxes, from using search folders to sorting and prioritizing.......
Microsoft to replace the existing Outlook clients from Windows 11 and Windows 10 Microsoft is working on a new unified Outlook client for Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.......
Windows 11 now has its first beta release Microsoft has released the first beta of Windows 11, available to those enrolled in its Windows Insider Program. Until today, getting access......
Microsoft offers more detail on auto-delete of Microsoft Teams meeting recordings We recently reported that Microsoft is planning to offer a feature where Microsoft Teams recordings will be automatically deleted......
Microsoft Teams on mobile is finally getting this key feature Using Microsoft Teams on your smartphone could be about to get a lot more useful thanks to the latest update......
Windows 11 is putting Microsoft Teams front and centre The latest tease of Windows 11 has suggested that Microsoft Teams will play an even more prominent role than expected in......
Microsoft Teams is getting its own music mode and new meeting controls Microsoft is working on a new feature called “Music Mode” for Microsoft Teams that will improve the quality......
Has Microsoft Teams presented an analytics gap? Nearly a year on from the first UK lockdown and a mass move to working remotely, unified communications and collaboration technology has accelerated......
4 Ways Real-Time Messaging Protocol Will Enhance Microsoft Teams We have Microsoft Teams, a popular collaboration platform, and RTMP, a constantly evolving piece of broadcasting technology. By merging the two,......
What’s New in Teams Displays? Microsoft Teams is constantly introducing new features and functionalities for today’s collaborative teams. This includes new functionality not just for messaging, video chat, and calling,......
The Microsoft Teams mobile apps just got a whole load of useful upgrades Using Microsoft Teams on a smartphone is set to get a lot more intuitive thanks to a......
Microsoft Teams personal and work/school can now run side-by-side People using Microsoft Teams on their PC can now have a personal and work/school account open at the same time. Previously,......
Microsoft Teams Mobile Apps Get Overdue Updates Microsoft has fired out some updates to its Teams iOS and Android apps which make them far more useful for workers on the......
Microsoft says this new malware could bankrupt your business Cybersecurity experts at Microsoft are warning Office users of an elaborate new malware campaign that involves fake subscriptions, and fraudulent call......
The world is still in the midst of its worst health epidemic in a century, with the ripple effects it has had on businesses worldwide expected to be felt for......
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has helped to demonstrate just how effective remote working is, but as good as it is, it’s not without problems. One such issue, is......
5 best practices to support Microsoft Teams hybrid meetings To support an effective Microsoft Teams hybrid meetings experience, organizations should follow five best practices, including user training and app integrations.......
Microsoft Teams Increases Meeting Participants to 98 Users A new Microsoft Teams update has increased the number of participants in a meeting to 98, double the previous amount. Microsoft Teams......
Microsoft Teams has two new presenter modes slated for release in July Get ready to do some presenting. Anew day, a new batch of Microsoft Teams news to report on.......