TJ, Author at Your Cloud Works

You’ve heard of Copilot… but what is it?

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.

SHOCK STAT: A third of business owners don’t trust their staff

Do you trust your employees with sensitive business data? You might be shocked to learn how many business owners don’t. But why… ? We have the answers.

It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords

Passwords could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Passkeys. If you hate passwords, our latest tech update will make your day…

Are you using the all-new Teams yet?

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

Never mind “can’t teach an old dog new tricks”…

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.

Don’t forget home office security: A guide to keeping remote workers safe and secure

Are you forgetting something when it comes to your business’s security strategy? It’s likely you are, and cyber criminals are already taking advantage. More people than ever are working remotely. That means they’re using home networks and maybe even personal devices… and if you’re not taking the right steps to keeping everything secure, your entire […]

Global 100 – 2023 Winner – Best IT Security & Support Services Provider 2023 – UK

We are very proud to announce Your Cloud Works are crowned Best IT Security & Support Services Provider 2023. Third year in a row. Very humbled.

That long password isn’t keeping you better protected

Even passwords of 15 characters can be cracked by cyber criminals. Our latest tech update explains what to do instead

Get ready for another game-changer from Teams

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.

Are you ready for Windows 11 to get even better?

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.

That phishing site? Gone in 600 seconds

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

Could AI be key to growing your business?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may feel futuristic and intimidating to some, but the truth is it’s neither. And it’s time for businesses to start embracing it… not just for customer support or writing emails, but to stay ahead of the competition and achieve real business growth. But where do you start with something that feels so… […]

The end of an era: Goodbye WordPad

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.

Beware these “too good to be true” Facebook ads

Facebook can be a great platform to advertise your business but criminals have a new scam that you need to be aware of. We tell you what to look out for.

Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE!

If you accidentally download a fake beta app, you could put your business at risk. Here we explain why.

And breathe… the “file too large to send” problem is over

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.

10 productivity apps in 365 you’re already paying for (but might not be benefitting from)

Would you like to see this checklist? Microsoft 365 is essential software for millions of businesses. But it’s easy to forget that it’s so much more than Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. It’s a comprehensive platform designed to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and ultimately, boost your business’s productivity. And if you haven’t taken the time […]

Microsoft and Samsung team up to boost work phone security

Microsoft and Samsung have joined forces to keep the data on your work mobiles safe and secure. We give you all the details

Is that Microsoft email actually a phishing attack?

Which company has become the #1 most imitated in phishing scams? We’ll tell you more…

Google Calendar has a great update for hybrid workers

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.

3 ways AI makes almost any business task easier

AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard can help you boost productivity and actively grow your business. How? We have the details.

The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk?

Free VPNs may seem tempting, but they could be exposing your data to cyber criminals. We tell you how to protect your business.

Quick Database Diagrams

Having worked in the IT industry for three decades, I have worked on too many projects even to recall and many different areas within the IT industry. Over the last few years, we as a business have ventured into software design and currently have developed two cloud-based platforms on a subscription model that we are […]

Is this the ultimate browser for business?

There’s a new browser that keeps work and personal browsing totally separate. Here’s how it works and when it launches.

Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year

Cyber attacks aren’t reserved for big corporations. We show you how to protect your business from cyber criminals.

This is the latest trend in phishing attacks

Cyber criminals are using images embedded into emails.
We’ll tell you how to protect your business from these new phishing scams.

Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now

There’s a setting in Edge that sends the images you view online to Microsoft. We give you all the details.

Penetration & Vulnerability Testing

Introduction to Penetration & Vulnerability Testing Our Penetration & Vulnerability Testing Service is designed to identify and address security vulnerabilities within your network, safeguarding your business against potential cyber threats. This service involves simulating cyber-attacks on your network to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors. By conducting thorough penetration tests, we help […]

Application Hosting & Management

Our Application Hosting service offers a robust and scalable solution for hosting and managing your business applications. With Application Hosting, you can deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. This service is designed to support a wide range of applications, from simple websites to complex enterprise solutions, providing […]

Domain Registration & DNS Management

Our Domain Registration and DNS Management service offers a comprehensive solution for managing your domain names and ensuring your online presence is secure and reliable. With Domain Registration Management, you can easily register new domain names, renew existing ones, and manage your domain portfolio from a single, user-friendly interface. This service also includes advanced DNS […]

Full Fibre 900mbps Business Internet

Our Full Fibre Internet service offers a state-of-the-art connectivity solution for businesses of all sizes. Full Fibre Internet provides ultra-fast, symmetrical speeds and ultra-low latency, ensuring that your business can operate efficiently and seamlessly. Unlike traditional broadband services, Full Fibre Internet uses fibre-optic cables directly to your premises, eliminating the limitations of copper lines and […]

WordPress Hosting

Our WordPress Hosting Service provides a robust and efficient solution for hosting your WordPress websites. This service is designed to offer superior performance, enhanced security, and ease of management, making it ideal for businesses, bloggers, and developers. With our WordPress Hosting Service, you can enjoy fast load times, high availability, and seamless scalability, ensuring that […]

Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost

We explain how Microsoft Edge is introducing some new security-boosting features to help you stay one step ahead.

Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive

Microsoft Teams Meeting Recap will summarise your meetings and even make a list of the action points. We show you its other benefits

Stop! And think, before you act on that email

Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. We explain what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

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.

Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

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.

The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced there will be no new feature updates for Windows 10 so maybe it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11. Our latest video will help you make up your mind.

Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first. Sound exciting? Yes! Worth the risk? Not quite. Our …

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 …

LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople, and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks to this popularity, we’re seeing an increase in fake profiles, created by scammers for more sinister purposes. Bot-like accounts have been cropping …

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!

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

One of the many cool things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with minimal human intervention. So it’s no surprise that cyber criminals have been …

Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities.

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.

Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?

If productivity tools aren’t embedded properly within your business, tasks can actually end up taking longer than they should.

Bot malware is a growing security threat

Bot malware is a worrying new security risk. Malware bots steal whole user profiles – that’s a complete snapshot of your ID and settings.

Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security

Our phones are a goldmine of private information. If they’re not as secure your other devices, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security

Let’s start talking about AI

From Alexa to Siri, AI is already all around us, but names like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Jasper have blown up the internet. Let’s decode some of the language

Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?

Recently, the biggest ever DDoS attack was reportedly blocked. Worse still, more businesses are being targeted with criminals demanding huge ransoms

AI is making phishing scams more dangerous

AI chatbots have taken the world by storm lately. But for all the fun they offer, criminals have been finding ways to use AI for more sinister purposes.

Corporate Vision Security Awards – 2023 Winner – Leading IT Security & Support Packages 2023 – Milton Keynes

We are very proud to annouce winning in the Corporate Vision Security Awards. Winner of Leading IT Security & Support Packages in Milton Keynes 2023.

Is your security focusing on the right things?

A new study shows that only a third of businesses place detection as their main priority, while two thirds say prevention is their primary focus.

Young employees have different attitudes to cyber crime

If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team.

Take action to avoid a devious new phishing scam

Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door.

When did you last have a health check?

Book now for an IT check-up, to get in great shape for the journey ahead? You do it for yourself and your car – now do the same for your workplace tech

Are your younger employees experiencing ‘tech shame’?

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 sense of ‘tech shame’.

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.

Windows is the prime target for cyber criminals

With its huge dominance in the workplace, Microsoft’s Windows has become the prime target for cyber criminals.

When can you finally forget your password?

Passkeys are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts.

Are your people Christmas shopping from work?

Almost half of people with social media accounts admit to falling for shopping scams. If your team are shopping at work, is your business protected?

Zoom wants to be the new Teams

Zoom is looking for a piece of the MS Teams action with the launch of a whole suite of features and services

Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9

Fake Flash messages are being used as a cover for a new ‘botnet’ campaign. If you use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge you could be a target.

Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?

You could be losing a full-time working week for every member of your team, thanks to the hassle of setting up video calls.

Don’t walk the plank with pirated software

A huge number of small and medium-sized businesses would consider using pirated software to try and save money. Don’t do it.

Could avatars make your Teams meetings more fun?

Do you inwardly (or outwardly) groan at the thought of yet another video call? They’re now a normal part of our working lives, but it doesn’t make them any more exciting. Good news: Microsoft is introducing Metaverse-style avatars, called Mesh avatars, to Teams. You’ll be able to design your own avatar, personalizing its appearance, accessories, and even choosing its reaction …

While Windows 11 is only just celebrating its first birthday, we’re already hearing our first rumours about what Windows 12 will have in store. There’s no rush for the time being – we won’t see this new operating system until the back end of 2024 – but we love to be ready for what’s coming next, so here’s what we know …

Microsoft Teams has fast become one of THE most useful business tools for the way we work today. No matter where your people work from, they can communicate and collaborate quickly and reliably. But this remote way of working can also open the door to some MAJOR security issues. New research shows that nearly HALF of employees frequently share confidential …

When you think about tools for remote working and chatting online, one of the first names in your mind is Zoom. But its popularity has opened the door for cyber criminals. They’re using its name to steal sensitive data. Researchers have discovered at least six convincing-looking download sites. They’re not the real thing. They’re designed […]

Some bosses think their people do less when working from home

Microsoft has become the leader of productivity over many decades. Can you imagine doing your day to day work without their software? So it’s no surprise the tech giant recently conducted a major new survey into productivity in the workplace – and some of the results might surprise you. Researchers surveyed 20,000 people working for […]

Reasons to Reboot Your Computer

Turning off your computer at night has an obvious benefit: it saves electricity, which saves you money. Rebooting your computer, on the other hand, has less obvious benefits. Most laptops can go into sleep mode, which makes it easier to skip rebooting. Even though improved operating systems and more efficient computers have made rebooting less […]

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Global 100 – 2022 Winner – Best IT Security & Support Services Provider 2022 – UK

We are very proud to announce Your Cloud Works are crowned Best IT Security & Support Services Provider 2022. Second year in a row.

Innovation & Excellence Awards – 2022 Winner – IT Security Specialists of the Year – United Kingdom

What a year, another nomination and award for IT Security Specilists of the Year 2022 – United Kingdom

Your Cloud Works is crowned Best IT Security & Support Services Provider 2021

What a year and what a way to finish it off……we were nominated and only went and won Best IT Security & Support Services Provider 2021.

IT Services Buyer’s Guide 2021

After a traumatic and unique couple of years, many businesses are looking to switch IT support companies – Read this first. Possibly the most critical partnership your business will ever make is with your IT security and support company. What do you think? Just think how dependent you and your team are on technology. When […]

Google Workspace : Block Devices with Basic Management

Google Workspace has launched a new option to block devices with basic management from accessing your organisations data. New ability within the Google Workspace admin to manually block or unblock mobile apps from accessing your organisation data on Android and IOS devices with basic mobile management. https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2021/01/block-devices-basic-mobile-management.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FzRSig+%28Google+Workspace+Updates+Blog%29

Google is Down: Gmail, Calendar, Drive and all other Workspace Services Affected

Google has experienced a major outage today leaving many frustrated users unable to access services including Google search, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and YouTube. Reports started to be reported around 11:45am on Monday 14th December. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks complaints of website outages, more than 30,000 reports of problems with Google […]

Email Lockdown

YOUR EMAIL BEING HACKED IS YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE. Every day, every single business is being targeted by hackers. These aren’t the young, moral hackers of the 80s and 90s who were breaking into systems just for the challenge. Today it’s a highly organised and lucrative crime. Using smart, automated tools constantly testing every business’s armour. […]

A Simple Guide to Design Thinking

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Web Design Trends for 2020

5 UX Principles for Creating a Great Website

Work is no longer a “place”, but a “space”

Work is no longer a “place”, but a “space” The mobile worker population has grown at a steady rate, increasing from 96M in 2015 to an expected 105M in 2020. Source: IDC, U.S. Mobile Worker Forecast, 2015-2020

Browser has become the new desktop

Browser has become the new desktop People are spending up to 4.6 hours in a browser at work. Within this group, two-thirds use Chrome Browser, compared with Internet Explorer and Firefox. Source: Rethink Technology In The Age Of The Cloud Worker, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Google, May 2018

Organisations are moving to the cloud

Organisations are moving to the cloud 83 percent of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020. Get in touch today to find out more about moving your business to the cloud. Source: LogicMonitor, Cloud Vision 2020: The Future of the Cloud Study

The 2020 Problem

Revealed: The ticking software timebomb that’s going to disrupt half of all businesses in January 2020… AND HOW TO PREVENT IT Your business, like most others, relies on Microsoft software every day. It’s the software you use the most – for email, documents, to run your company’s server, and of course to run the PCs […]

Windows Update Management on Windows 10

Microsoft has released 3 editions of Windows 10: Home, Professional and Enterprise. On operating systems prior to Windows 10, it was possible for users to disable and control Windows Update. With Windows 10, Microsoft has removed the ability to disable Windows Update. The only options available in Windows 10 Windows Update are Automatic (recommended) and […]

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