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Digital Wellbeing, Security

Do I Need Cyber Insurance? Understanding the Importance for Businesses

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of cyber insurance, who should consider it, and the benefits it offers.

Security

Boosting Small Business Security: The Power of Strong Passwords

This article will shed light on the potential risks of weak password practices and how a password manager, specifically Keeper, can mitigate these risks and substantially boost your company's security.

Digital Wellbeing

Safeguarding Health in the Digital Workspace: A Guide to Working with Display Screen Equipment

Prolonged user of DSE (Display Screen Equipment) can lead to health issues. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations in the UK provide clear guidelines for employers and employees alike, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

How to

How to Turn on Pronouns in Microsoft 365

In this article, we will guide you through the process of turning the pronouns feature on or off in Microsoft 365, along with instructions for individuals to add their pronouns.

Insights, Productivity

3 Strategies to Boost Business Productivity: Training, Equipment, and Software

In this blog post, we'll explore three powerful strategies for boosting business productivity: training, equipment, and software.

Security

Supply Chain Cyber Attacks: Understanding the Risks and the Importance of Proactive IT Management

In today's interconnected world, even the most robust and well-maintained software can be compromised by cyber attacks that target supply chain dependencies. In this blog post we look at the recent 3CX breach and the importance of proactive IT management.

Insights, Productivity

In the Digital Age, Every Business is a Technology Business

The world has come a long way in terms of technological advancements, and the rapid digital transformation has shifted the global economy into a new paradigm. Today, regardless of their industry, every business is a technology business. This may seem like a bold statement, but let's delve into the key points that support this notion.

How to, Insights

How to access ChatGPT AI from the new Microsoft Edge flyout panel

Microsoft Edge is a fast, secure and modern web browser that offers a variety of features to make your online activities more productive and enjoyable. One of these features is the integration of AI Chat, a powerful chatbot powered by Bing and ChatGPT.

Insights

Celebrating Women in Tech: 5 Inspiring Leaders Who Shaped the Industry

International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. In the tech industry, women have played a crucial role in driving innovation and progress.

How to, Productivity

How to create a PowerPoint Presentation from a Word Document

Have you ever created a great document, only to realize that you also need to present the same information in a more visual way? Follow this guide to find out how to create a PowerPoint Presentation from a Word Document.

Industry News, Insights, Productivity

Microsoft Teams Premium Now Available with AI-Powered Features

Microsoft has recently launched Microsoft Teams Premium, an advanced version of its popular workplace app. The new licence gives access to a host of new features and incorporates the power of OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT.

Digital Wellbeing, How to, Productivity

Optimize Your Mobile Device for Maximum Productivity with Focus Mode

With so many distractions, it's important to find ways to stay on track. Optimize your mobile device with Focus Mode to increase productivity.

Insights

Our Recommended Laptop Configuration

With the ever-increasing number of makes and models of laptops, desktops, monitors and docks it can often seem overwhelming trying to work out what the best option is for you and your business. This article details our recommended configuration.

Insights

Making the most of Microsoft Teams webinars for your business

In contrast to a standard Teams video call, Teams webinars allow you to reach a much larger audience with more interactive features.

How to, Security

Multi-Factor Authentication Set up Guides – Quick Access

Quick access links to all of our guides explaining how to set up MFA on your various accounts.

How to, Security

How to set up multi-factor authentication for your Instagram account

Why MFA is important and how to set it up to protect your accounts.

Insights

Kent Christmas traditions

In the immortal words of Slade ... it’s Chriiiiiistmas! We’re getting into the Christmas spirit and delving into some local Christmas traditions. Did you know that you can go back to the time of Charles Dickens in Rochester, meet Reindeer in Ashford and be part of a living advent calendar in Folkestone?

How to, Security

How to set up multi-factor authentication for your Facebook account

Why MFA is important and how to set it up to protect your accounts.