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Finally! An energy-saving office desk that’s also a laptop-charging exercise bike. When we talked about cycling to work, this wasn’t quite what we had in mind… what do you think?

If you have an Android phone, you might be a little green-eyed at Apple’s MagSafe wireless fast charging. So there’s good news – looks like the tech will be coming to Android soon

What would it take to replace Google as your first-choice search engine? Microsoft is rumoured to be incorporating Chat GPT into Bing. Tempted now?

When you’re back in your business tomorrow, these are the big productivity areas to focus your team on #ProductivityAtWork #MeaningfulWork #EmployeeEngagement

How’s your home IT setup? Kitchen table? Or like a vision from a hi-tech future? Here’s some great kit to help you get more done when you’re working from home #WorkFromHome #HomeOfficeEssentials #TechTools

Last month, Apple announced the winners of its annual App Store Awards. Will any of these take over your life? #Apple #AppStoreAwards #AppWinners

We love this example of how a tech expert with the right knowledge transformed a business. The business owner struggled with his writing – an IT pro found the solution #FeelGoodFriday #AI #HelpfulTech

You’re using the cloud, right? Our latest video brings you the three cloud security measures you should implement right now for better business security. Get in touch today #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity #VideoGuide

This week in 1984, Apple released the Macintosh personal computer. Whether you’re a PC or Mac fan, this machine changed the face of computing forever #Apple #Macintosh #ThrowbackThursday

It’s hard to believe that the video game Pong is 50 years old. It wasn’t quite the first computer game, but it’s arguably one of the best known, and it’s still addictive! #Pong #50YearsOld #VideoGames

Have your Windows shortcuts been disappearing? This might have been caused by a bug in a recent Microsoft Defender update. We can help put it right – get in touch #Microsoft #WindowsShortcuts #AskUs

I see an expensive security breach in your future… Ransomware is set to rise again this year. Want to know some other cyber predictions for 2023? Here’s the tech horoscope #ransomware #2023CyberSecurity #predictions

When did you last have an IT health check? Book a check-up and we’ll make sure your technology won’t hold you back this year. Get in touch today #ITHealthCheck #CyberSecurity #EfficientIT

If you have a Eufy security camera you need to read this article – they’ve not only been sending data to the cloud without permission, but your live stream could be accessed #Eufy #SecurityCameras #privacy

A third of businesses don’t give cyber security training to their remote workers. Yet 74% of them have access to critical data. Can you guess what we’re going to say? #CyberSecurityAwarenessTraining #RemoteWorkers #BigRisk

Cyber criminals are using a fake text messaging app to steal your phone number to use for multi-factor authentication. If you have this app, you should delete it immediately #SMSApp #CyberCriminals #PhoneNumberTheft

Is your Task Manager the wrong color in Windows 11, making the text unreadable? Microsoft is working on a permanent fix, but for now there’s a temporary solution #Microsoft #Windows11 #TaskManager

Do you have to keep ditching spam messages every time you check in with LinkedIn? Its new Focused Inbox will help sift them out so you don’t have to #LinkedIn #FocusedInbox #TimeSaver

Did you know you can click Ctrl + Shift + T (or Cmd + Shift + T on a Mac) to reopen a closed browser tab? Keyboard shortcuts can be awesome timesavers #KeyboardShortcut #CtrlShiftT #handy

There’s a PayPal phishing and fraud scam going around, and it’s an easy one to get fooled by. Make sure your people know about this, as one click could cost a chunk of money #PayPal #PhishingScam #CyberSecurity

Do you have a digital car key on your iPhone? For the first time, you’ll be able to share it with an Android phone, thanks to new features released by Google #SmartPhone #Android #DigitalCarKey

The cloud is generally a safer place to do business and store files, but there are still security considerations. Our latest free guide has the details #CloudSecurity #CloudMigration #FreeGuide

Google has found another criminal outfit selling spyware for Chrome, Firefox and Windows Defender. We always recommend updating your software – update yours now #spyware #Google #UpdateNow

A cyber criminal has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for his part in a crypto scam. The scheme involved breaching the victim’s smart phone to steal $22m in cryptocurrency. #CryptoJacking #CyberCrime #DoingTime

Cloud storage giant Dropbox is finally going to introduce end-to-end ‘Zero Knowledge’ encryption – offering far greater security for business users. Watch this space #Dropbox #EndToEndEncryption #ZeroKnowledge

It’s estimated that 25% of people will spend at least an hour each day in the Metaverse by 2026. Here’s a look at how this virtual space took off last year. Where will it take you? #Metaverse #VirtualReality #DigitalSpace

Reports have found that more than 95% of malware threats in 2022 were aimed at Windows. That’s because it’s the most popular OS. Take your security seriously… #Microsoft #Windows #malware

Two monitors can be better than one small one – especially if your first is a laptop. But where do you put everything? Here’s a great guide on working with a second screen #MultipleMonitors #productivity #GetMoreDone

A new ransomware operator managed to target a whole German village. Just to show you can trust them (ha!) they’ll offer to decrypt 5MB of files for free. Don’t pay them a penny #ransomware #CyberCrime #Trigona

Moving your data out of the office and into the cloud can feel like a big step, and there are upsides and downsides to think about. Can we help you? Here are the pros and cons… #cloudbackup #CloudServices #CostEffective

We know AI is going to play a big part in all our futures. So does Google. It’s made a commitment to support more than 1000 languages with its AI model #Google #AI #LanguageSupport

A survey from October finds that Windows 11 adoption is at just 15% worldwide. We highly recommend the upgrade – what’s stopping you? #Windows11 #Microsoft #NewTechAdoption

Still using WhatsApp? It’s rolling out a new Communities feature for larger group chats. We recommend careful planning if you’re looking at using it in your business #WhatsApp #Meta #CommunitiesFeature

What tech will your business be adopting to improve productivity over the coming decade? Our latest video tells you the trends to look out for #NewTech #BusinessTech #VideoGuide

Is cryptocurrency to blame for the rising threat of ransomware attacks? Probably. White House officials say it makes it much easier to move money across borders #cryptocurrency #ransomware #WhiteHouseOfficials

AI is becoming an invaluable tool for many, but nearly a quarter of businesses that adopt it aren’t achieving their desired outcomes. Why? They’re not using the leading practices #AI #NewTechnology #AIInvestment

Internet of Things (IoT) devices – including smartphones and watches – sit on the outside of networks, which makes them less secure. Could better labelling be the solution? #IoT #NetworkSecurity #CyberSecurity

If you use the Mail app on your iPhone, did you know you can now recall an email, regardless of which email client it was sent through? Here’s how #Apple #MailApp #EmailRecall

You know that clicking on some ads can be dangerous, but you might expect search ads to be safe. Now, cybercriminals have been found exploiting Google Ads to steal your info #GoogleAds #CyberCriminals #DataTheft

When did you last send a fax? Telecoms regulators in the UK, and worldwide, are planning to remove compulsory support for fax services. This could be the end for the fax machine #FaxMachine #RequiredTelecoms #OldTech

Task Manager in Windows 11 is finally getting a search bar. You’ll be able to type in the name of the app that’s slowing you down instead of searching through a list #TaskBar #Windows11 #NewFeature

Cyber security experts found malware hiding in 4 Android apps – make sure you don’t have any of these installed #AndroidApps #malware #CyberSecurity

Covid has made us all a little more vigilant about cleanliness, but are you forgetting something? Apparently, your phone could be ten times dirtier than a toilet seat #SmartPhone #TouchScreen #DailyCleaning

This month we’re looking ahead, not just to next year but the next decade. More specifically, the tech trends businesses need to know about. Get our free guide today #TechTrends #TechForBusiness #FreeGuide

Do you miss the Task Manager being available in your Windows 11 Task Bar? Good news! It’s back to its rightful home #microsoft #TaskManager #TaskBar

A new AI feature for Teams is going to make drops in call quality undetectable. It’s claimed the AI can predict up to 80 consecutive milliseconds of dropped audio #AI #microsoft #teams

Do you use Slack? Are you sick of all the notifications? Here’s how you can change your settings #slack #NotificationOverload #HowTo

Three quarters of packages delivered by Amazon have been touched by a robot. That should hit 100% in the next 5 years. Are robots part of the future of your business? #Amazon #RobotTech #ProductivityBoost

Sick of the Twitter takeover trauma? Are you a fan of Elon Musk? Loads of people are ditching the little blue bird and making the move to Mastodon. Have you tried it yet? #Mastodon #ElonMusk #TwitterDrama

Want to know the 5 quick ways you can give your home or office Wi-Fi a speed boost? Our latest video has the answers #FasterWiFi #WFH #VideoGuide

We love this story of the person who called their IT support to report their password wasn’t working. It just showed a row of stars as they typed. Will you tell them or shall we? #PasswordSecurity #ResetPassword #oops

This week in 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph – the first machine to record and playback sound. 145 years later and just look how far we’ve come #ThomasEdison #phonograph #ThrowbackThursday

Intel has a new app that lets you sync your iPhone to your Windows device. Who else has been waiting for this one? #intel #windows #iPhone

Cyber criminals have found a new technique to spread malware, using PNG images as part of the process. It’s a low-level threat right now, but it’s one to watch. Ask us about the risk #Malware #CyberSecurity #AskUsAnything

Sick of having to prove you’re not a robot on websites? Cloudflare has a new idea that looks at your behaviour, rather than asking you to tick a box #Cloudflare #Turnstile #IAmNotARobot

If you’re desperately procrastinating today, here’s how to turn your Mac’s boring folder icons into cat emojis. Hey, anything to avoid writing that report, right? #TotalTimeWaster #CantStayFocusedAllDay

We always advise you keep your software updated, but this Adobe Flash Player update message hides a nasty malware scam. It’s targeting Google Chrome and MS Edge users #GoogleChrome #MicrosoftEdge #MaliciousAddOn

Apps containing adware have been found in Apple’s App Store and Google Play… and they’ve been downloaded 13 million times! Please check your business’s devices #apple #google #adware

At last! Microsoft Teams will soon allow you to delete chats, so you can keep the important ones at the top of your pile. What difference will this make to your life? #Microsoft #Teams #NewFeature

If you use Google’s Chrome browser, have you looked at using extensions to boost your productivity? Here are 9 of our favourites #Chrome #ChromeExtensions #ProductivityBoost

If you’re working from home you may find that your webcam simply isn’t up to the job. But did you know you can use your phone’s camera in Windows instead? Here’s how #WFH #VideoCalls #HowTo

iOS 16 is a great upgrade, but there are a few features that some don’t like. Here’s how to change them #apple #iOS16 #AnnoyingFeatures

In IT support, we’re famous for our patience. We love this story about a lady who put files in the recycle bin so that she could find them later. Weirdly, they just kept disappearing #RecycleBin #FileOrganisation #MindBlown #FeelOurPain

Do you get twitchy if you don’t have an Alexa in every room? Then good news: Amazon’s launching some new devices for your car #AlexaOnTheRoad #VirtualAssistant

You may not be a gamer, but you’re sure to have heard of the Xbox. It turns 21 this week! Yes, Microsoft released its first Xbox console way back in November 2001 #Microsoft #XboxIs21 #ThrowbackThursday

Sure, technology moves quickly… but a clothing company thinks it’s only 5 to 10 years away from clothes that will make us invisible. Do we believe this??? #TheFuture #InvisibilityCloak #UnusualTech

Microsoft Teams is getting a speed boost. If you’ve been frustrated with Teams running slowly, this is great news. Get in touch if you need help to speed things up #NetworkSpeed #SpeedBoost #AskUsAnything

If you don’t like being tracked around the web, clear the cache and cookies on your Android device #ClearYourCache #DeleteCookies #android

How would it feel to know your employees could be wasting a whole working week each year setting up video calls? Sadly, it’s true, but a bit of training could get this time back #VideoMeetings #TimeWasting #ProductivityKiller

Some new malware has infected different types of machines, including small office routers. If you have any worries, get in touch with us and we’ll check your security #microsoft #malware #CyberSecurity

We talk a lot about business security, but 89% of people don’t have a password set up on their home router. If you have remote workers, this could be a risk to your business #HomeWiFi #RouterPassword #RemoteWorkers

Microsoft is bringing another new feature to Teams to help you stay productive on the go. The intelligent translation feature instantly translates messages in foreign languages #Microsofot #Teams #ProductivityBoost

Do you have a hybrid workforce? Employees’ management expectations are changing. Your remote workers don’t want micromanaging – they want micro-understanding #WFH #HybridWorkers #micromanagers

Apparently it’s been in the news that Twitter has a new owner. It hasn’t gone down well with everyone, and there’s been a mass exodus of users. Here’s where they’re going #Twitter #ElonMusk #TwitterAlternatives

Struggling with slow Wi-Fi speeds in the office or working from home? Our latest guide has all the info to speed up your Wi-Fi #EveryoneHatesSlowWiFi #FreeGuide

Do you use Instagram ads to attract new business? Meta cracked down on a third-party ad-free Instagram app just a day after it launched #instagram #NoMoreAdds #meta

Arranging a physical meeting with a colleague, but neither of you knows the area well? Google Maps will soon let you ‘vibe check’ a location to make sure it’s suitable #GoogleMaps #VibeCheck #NoBadNeighourhoods

Does anyone in your business use Photoshop? Here’s a useful list of the 25 best free and paid-for plugins #photoshop #plugins #BestOf

Australia’s going to introduce tough data protection laws in response to a cyber-attack that affected 9.8 million people #DataProtectionLaws #CyberAttack #DataBreach

How would your team react to being managed by an algorithm? Automated management might be a big productivity win, but will your employees still love you? What do you think? #AlgorithmManager #AIBoss #ProductivityBoost

Should you rethink your work day to get the best out of your brain? New studies show that desk jobs can be just as exhausting as physical ones. Sometimes, it’s better to sleep on it #DeskJob #ReadyForTheWeekend #MentalFatigue

There’s a cool new search feature in Chrome. Enter this code (called a flag) in the address bar and you can search history, tabs or bookmarks. Would you use this? #chrome #NewFeature #EasierSearch

It’s hardly the DeLorean from Back to the Future, but this start up has high hopes for its flying car. How would your life change if there were no more roads? #FunFriday #FlyingCars #BackToTheFuture

If you’ve got an iPhone 14 you’ll now have access to Passkeys, the replacement to the password. Have you tried it out yet? #apple #iPhone14 #passkeys

This month in 2006, the internet recorded its first 100 million websites. Not a patch on today’s 2 billion, but quite the milestone. When did you go live with your first website? #ModernInternet #InternetNews #ThrowbackThursday

Heard of ‘typosquatting’? It’s when you misspell a web address and end up on a spoof page that looks legit, but spreads malware. Get in touch to find out how to avoid an easy mistake #typosquatting #CyberSecurity #AskUsAnything

Something called a DDoS attack can take your business offline for a long time… and cyber criminals are making it harder to protect yourself #DDoS #CyberCrime #CyberSecurity

Would Teams meetings be less of a drag if you could appear as your own 3D virtual avatar? Give this a try… you could look keen and interested all the time. Behold the future #Teams #Metaverse #avatars

Have you tried any of the new features in Excel yet? Here’s a rundown of what they are and how they’ll benefit your business #microsoft #excel #NewFeatures

Google Chrome will soon be stopping its support for older versions of Windows. Have you upgraded to Windows 11 yet? Now could be the time #Windows #GoogleChrome #UpgradeToWindows11

Excel fan? You’re about to like it even more. Soon you’ll be able to insert data from images and pictures into a spreadsheet #Microsoft #Excel #AtLast

Keyboard shortcuts can save your team so much time. Here are six for Chrome in Windows #KeyboardShortcut #HowTo

Technology changes so quickly, it’s sometimes interesting to look back. Here’s a great list of the gadgets that came out the year you were born #OldTechnology #WhenYouWereBorn #gadgets

Have you used Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft’s Edge browser? It’s saving the world a lot of resource. Here’s how much… #Microsoft #EdgeBrowser #SavingResources

Want to upgrade your video call setup? Our new video shows you what to focus on #VideoCallUpgrade #VideoGuide

Whoops! Accidentally deleted emails in Outlook Web? Here’s how to recover them #Windows #OutlookWeb #DeletedEmails