Essential Software Every Growing SME Should Be Using in 2026
The Best Business Software for SMEs 2026 Growing an SME in 2026 is different to five years ago. Your team is hybrid. Your customers expect
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Webinar: The Email Problem – What You Need to Know to Keep Your Emails Deliverable
📅 Wednesday 26th February, 2 PM Email is a critical tool for your business—but are your emails actually reaching inboxes? If your messages are going
Windows 10 End of Life: What Business Owners Need to Know
As the end of life (EOL) for Windows 10 approaches, it’s crucial for business owners and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to understand what this
Microsoft Edge: Transforming How You Work and Browse Online
Microsoft Edge is continuously evolving, driven by Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to innovation. The browser’s latest updates are a testament to this. Edge in now offering
Exploring Windows 11: Top 10 AI Features Enhancing User Experience
In the changing landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of innovation, redefining the way we interact with digital devices. Windows 11,
Protect Your Digital Presence: The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication for Social Media Accounts
Social media has become an integral part of our lives. It enables us to connect with friends, family, and even conduct business. With the increasing
Navigating the Pros and Cons of Employee Monitoring Tools
In recent years, the landscape of work has undergone a radical transformation, largely accelerated by the global pandemic. Remote work, once a novelty, is now
7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023
Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. In this
7 Things to Consider When Getting a New Computer to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months later? Maybe you didn’t pay attention to the storage capacity
Passkeys could improve the way you work, forever.
Back in May, we heard there would soon be a successor to the password – the Passkey. Now, we’re hearing that Apple will start rolling
6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Shouldn’t Be Using Any More.
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace
Could A New Server Reduce Your Energy Costs?
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know that energy prices are rising. Whilst the press focus on consumers, businesses are being hit even
Get More Unplugged Laptop Time With These Battery Saving Hacks
One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don’t need to have it plugged in all
The Best Ways to Give an Older PC New Life.
Purchasing a new computer is a big investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners end up struggling with older systems because they want to
Upgrading To Windows 11. Is It Worth It?
Getting used to Windows 11 shouldn’t be too challenging. The OS comes with several intuitive features to enhance productivity. So is it worth upgrading to
8 Tips to Enhancing Your Server Management
You may have state-of-the-art servers, but their efficiency can decline over time. Enhancing your server management is key to optimizing your business operations. Numerous organizations
Increasing Your Office Productivity With Streamlined Android Apps – The 3 Best Solutions
Is your team also using their Android mobile devices to do their tasks? Incorporating an Android suite of apps into your workplace can dramatically improve
Will AI Replace Your Job?
In 1947, the great English mathematician Alan Turing predicted that within the next 50 years, we would have intelligent machines that could think and make
log4j vulnerability
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Organising Your Office Desktop to Improve Productivity – The 4 Best Tips.
Increasing productivity in your business doesn’t just mean optimising your equipment and sharpening your attention. Organising your office desktop is also essential. A clutter-free work
The Five Biggest Questions About Windows 11
The operating system that Microsoft said would never exist has landed. And like anything shiny and new you might be desperate to get hold of
Law firm technology adoption increasing
But there remains challenges to adopting new technology A major independent study into innovation in the legal sector has revealed that while the majority of
Microsoft 365 News and Updates – August 2021
Microsoft 365 is constantly evolving. So much so that it is often hard to keep up with all the new features. The Microsoft 365 Blog
What Is The Best Legal Practice Management Software?
A modern law firm needs a reliable system for managing the various components of its practice. Legal Practice Management Software (LPMS) is designed to make
The Top 10 Office Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed
At Your IT Department we love a gadget! We’ve recently posted our favourite laptops, keyboards and mice for you to peruse. This week we decided
Your Server is Going To Fail!
Here’s Why and What You Can Do About it. There are some inevitabilities in life. Death and tax are two. We’ll add IT hardware failure
How difficult is it to move from G-Suite to Office 365?
It’s completely impossible! Why? Because neither of these things exist anymore! The correct question would be ‘How difficult is to move Google Workspace to Microsoft
Why You Should Be Discussing Your Backups Now…
and not when something goes wrong. The humble backup. Since the dawn of time (well since we’ve had computers) the experts have been telling you
eBook – Repair or Replace?
Last year might have brought some unexpected IT costs. For some businesses ‘work from home’ meant new laptops, new ways to access networks and new
The Best Business Laptops for 2021
Changing working habits mean that the laptop is now more popular in a business setting that a desktop PC. The added flexibility, especially to work
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Bring Your Own Device
If you’re running a small business you’ll be aware of the costs of the constant updates to technology. Staff requesting the latest phone, tablet or
What Is The Cloud and How Does IT Work?
Are you or your business using the cloud? The answer is almost certainly yes, even if you don’t think it is! That’s because the cloud
5 Benefits of Windows Virtual Desktop for Business
Gone are the days of doing all of our work in the office. Even before Covid-19 and the shift towards working for home, there would
6 ‘Don’t Do’s’ for Your Work Computer
No one enjoys being told what they should or shouldn’t do. However, you should keep in mind some ‘don’t do’s’ for your work computer. Many
Public Cloud or Private Cloud: What’s right for your business?
The cloud offers many advantages for businesses. But many don’t understand the differences between the public cloud and private cloud. Without this understanding it’s difficult
What To Do About Slow Internet In The Home Office
A few months ago we thought working from home would be temporary. A few weeks of remote work was going to see off this corona-virus
4 Advantages of Consolidating Your Technology
Technology is the lifeblood of business today, and you likely have a lot of it. But you may have accumulated software and hardware as you
Solving Your Work-from-Home Internet Woes
Your internet used to meet your needs. You could check social media and stream a TV show whenever you wanted without trouble. Now, since working
Why Your Updates Are More Important Than Ever
Stories about hackers and virus attacks seem to be making the news almost every day, and many of these news stories include tips on how
The Business Benefits of Windows 10
With Windows 7 reaching its end of life on January 14th 2020 it really is time to look at the business benefits of Windows 10.
Printer Problems!
A disproportionate amount of issues that our clients raise are due to printer problems. Even in the modern world of cloud-based files and electronic communication
Top 5 Ways To Keep Your Computer Cool
With the recent hot weather, we’ve all been overheating. Whilst an Ice Cream or cold drink might keep us cool, it might require a little
What is Hardware-As-A-Service?
Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) is a term you may not be familiar with. However, as a small business, it offers a flexible, affordable way to ensure your
THE YOUR I.T. DEPARTMENT “GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GUIDE” – Part 2
We started our Good Housekeeping Guide a couple of weeks ago with some hints and tips for cleaning up and managing your email. Today we
The Your I.T. Department “Good Housekeeping Guide”
The systems that we, and other Managed Service Providers, use to maintain and monitor your systems are increasingly sophisticated. It’s not just antivirus and firewalls
The 10 biggest I.T. myths.
The world of Information Technology is a very factual place. Whilst your average I.T. professional tends to like facts that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a
The Dangers of End Of Life Software
I think it’s fair to say we have become something of a throwaway society. Not much today is built to last. This is certainly true
6 Ways To Speed Up Your PC
Over time computers slow down. One of the best ways to get a speed boost is with new hardware; replacing a mechanical internal hard drive
Save Time With These Automation Tools – Part 2
In part 2 of our guide to automation tools we look in more detail at Digital Marketing Platforms, Customer Relationship Management, SMS Marketing automation and
Networking your computers. A Guide for Small Businesses
If you are looking to increase efficiency and collaboration in your business and you are not currently operating a secure network then it’s something you
Have you tried turning it off……………………………….
And back on again? The statement made famous by the Channel 4 show ‘The IT Crowd’ and repeated every time you say that you work
Why switch to Office 365 for your company email (for the non-technical)
I was recently passed a paper that offered a comparison between Office 365 and POP3/IMAP and asked to ‘dumb it down’ – initially I was
Sage is the victim of a data breach – and it could be from an employee
Accounting software firm Sage has been the victim of some manner of data breach, a worrying prospect for customers who use the company’s products. Data
Why move to Cloud Computing?
Simply put, cloud computing is computing based on the internet. In the past, people would run applications or programs from software downloaded on a physical
Built-in ad blocker for Microsoft Edge browser
According to ZDNet, Microsoft have announced that they are expecting to have built-in ad blocking features in the next version of its Edge browser, which
10 Google Chrome tricks and tips
1) Bookmark multiple tabs Sometimes you want to save an entire browsing session for later reference if you need to take a break to do something
Microsoft Outlook tips and tricks
Outlook’s aliases Multiple mail addresses can be used to compose new messages or reply to incoming ones from the same inbox with Outlook’s alias feature. This
How to give a slow computer a boost
1) Turning off animations Animations and fancy visual effects will eat up a whole lot of your processing power – especially on older machines. Turning these
(Windows 10) Skype Autocorrect and Language Tips
Edit your last message, fast To quickly change the last message that you sent on Skype chat press the upwards arrow on your keyboard. This