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Microsoft and Samsung team up to boost work phone security
You’ve checked your pockets, your bag, under cushions… and then it hits you. You left your work phone on the table at the coffee shop. You panic!...
The Metaverse explained: How it could affect your business!
The Metaverse is a term that's been buzzing around the tech world for some time now, and it could revolutionize the way we live, work, and play. As...
The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk?
Are you aware that the rise in global VPN usage has skyrocketed? The reasons are clear as day: Virtual Private Networks offer increased security,...
Is this the ultimate browser for business?
It should come as no surprise that Microsoft has more interesting news to share with us. We occasionally worry if they allow their employees to...
Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year
You may think that cyberattacks only happen to large corporations. But unfortunately, that's not the case. According to a recent study, over...
This is the latest trend in phishing attacks
Have you heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words"? It seems cyber criminals have too, and they're using it to their advantage. In a...
Human Error. Your biggest cyber security risk!
Small and medium-sized businesses are the most likely targets for all kinds of cyber attack. And the weakest link in your chain is your people. Good...
Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost
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...
Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive
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...
Stop! And think, before you act on that email
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....
Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech
When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at...
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep 💤
Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too. And...
The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know 🙂
Microsoft has declared that the current version of Windows 10, which will be launched in 2022, will be the last. If you use Windows 10, you might be...
Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait!
Microsoft has now unveiled a new opportunity for customers to test new features in Windows 11 before they go widespread. This isn't about security...
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....
Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”
Airports, hotels, cafés, and even shopping malls provide public charging stations where you can charge your phone or laptop while on the go. They've...
LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts
LinkedIn will roll out new verification capabilities in the coming months to combat bogus accounts. The business-focused social site is an excellent...
Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments
We’re fickle creatures. Windows 11 still feels like a new toy, yet we’ve already heard (reliable) speculation about Windows 12 arriving as soon as...
Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams
One of the many amazing features of the latest generation of AI technologies is their ability to sound remarkably human. AI chatbots can be...
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. So if you don’t have much security in...
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. MFA is a vital tool to...
Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?
Productivity tools are supposed to make you more, well… productive. But if they’re not embedded properly within your business, tasks can actually...
Bot malware is a growing security threat
If we talk about ‘bots’ you’d be forgiven for thinking of the amazing AI chatbots that have been all over the news lately. But this isn’t a good...
Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security!
Our phones are a goldmine of private information. Just think of all the financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos and contact...
Let’s start talking about AI
The whole world is suddenly talking about Artificial Intelligence. From Alexa in your kitchen, to Siri on your phone, AI is already all around us,...
Learn to talk tech with our IT Jargon Buster
A few words of a foreign language can get you a long way in a strange land. We know that IT jargon is an alien language to a lot of people, and we...
Are your younger employees experiencing ‘tech shame’?
It seems that 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...
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. But while managers may be...