Water, electricity and the Internet are all commodities that we just expect to work when we turn on the switch or tap, but what happens when it doesn’t? Continue reading
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What to Do When Your Business Technology Reaches End-of-Life
Technology is the backbone of all modern businesses. From software and operating systems through to barcode scanners, printers and everything in between, we rely on these tools to keep things running smoothly. But what happens when one of these products reaches its EOL (End of Life)? If you are not sure, don’t worry as you are not alone. This article aims to explain it further for you. Continue reading
8 Ways to Organise Your Devices for Productivity
Our devices are a big part of our daily lives with work and also fun. But they can make us less productive. In this article, you will learn how to organise your devices and some ways to boost your productivity to get more done. Continue reading
How to Spot Fake Download Buttons Online
You would think that downloading software from the internet is simple. But it can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield as many websites, even legitimate ones, feature fake download buttons that are designed to trick you into downloading malware or other unwanted programs. This blog article explores how to recognise these deceptive buttons and help keep your computer safe. Continue reading
Your Employees Are Your Biggest Security Risk!
Running a business in today’s environment means keeping your systems secure is a top priority. While you may invest in firewalls, antivirus software and regularly patch your systems, there is one area that is often overlooked: your employees. Continue reading
When Your IT Goes Wrong, Who Do You Call?
It is late on a Friday afternoon, and you have just sat down to focus on an important project that is due. You then notice your internet connection is not working, the printer on the other side of the office starts beeping with an error, a pop-up appears on your computer saying your antivirus subscription needs to be renewed and you remember you forgot to look at the backup failure message from last week. Continue reading
The Downsides of Buying a Cheap Printer
We have all been there – rushing to print an important document only to discover your cheap inkjet printer is playing up again. It may be refusing to print because the colour cartridges are empty, not feeding pages through properly or leaving streaks across your printouts. The cheap inkjet printers are notorious for acting up just when you need to print that urgent document. Beyond the frustration, these constant issues could be costing you more than you realise. Continue reading
Be Wary When Scanning QR Codes As New Scams Emerge
You can find QR codes are everywhere these days, on restaurant menus, in shops, flyers and posters. QR codes are convenient and easy to use and you can easily scan them with your smartphone camera to go to a website, a coupon, a video or some other online content. Continue reading
Don’t Fall for a Deepfake Scam?
Deepfakes becoming are becoming increasingly sophisticated but what exactly is a Deepfake?
In simple terms, Deepfakes are videos or images manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Continue reading
Don’t Settle for Less: Upgrade Your IT Provider
As a business owner, you may already have an existing IT support provider or MSP that handles your IT needs. However, have you ever considered if they still truly meet your needs and expectations? Just settling for the status quo and sticking with the “devil you know” may not always be the best approach to your current business’s needs. Continue reading