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If you want more privacy online, maybe you use the Brave browser. The new version will block ‘bounce tracking’ techniques. Here’s an explanation of what that is #BounceTracking #Brave #OnlinePrivacy

Do you know the difference between disaster recovery and cloud backup? If you own a business, you should #DisasterRecovery #CloudBackup #BusinessOwners

Twitter wants another 100 million people using its platform daily by the end of next year… that’s a growth of 50%. Do you think it’s realistic? #Twitter #BusinessGrowth #CustomerRetention

Google Messages has updated. It now supports reactions to messages sent from iPhones. Looks like rich messaging between the two platforms is getting better #GoogleMessages #iOS #RichMessaging

Scary: How cyber criminals are fooling phishing filters – and humans – just by changing the colour of some text in scam emails #PhishingScams #TextColour #CyberSecurity

How much do you think the world’s usage of Teams has increased since March 2020? 50%? 100%? No… it’s a huge 400%. Could your business function without Teams now? #Teams #Microsoft #collaboration

Microsoft is officially retiring its ancient Internet Explorer on 15th June. Your business isn’t still using IE… is it?? #InternetExplorer #Microsoft #ReallyIsTimeForChangeNow

Did you know your Twitter account has a ‘secret’ DM inbox? Here’s how you can find yours #Twitter #SecretInbox #UnreadMessages

Good news: World leaders from 60 countries (including the UK) have committed to safeguarding the internet #WorldwideLeaders #SafeguardingTheInternet #InternetPact

These were the most popular browser extensions during the last two years – how many are you using? #BrowserExtensions #RemoteWork #Firefox

30 security flaws have been identified in Google’s Chrome browser. Check right now it’s up-to-date on all your business’s devices. If you need help, call us #GoogleChrome #SecurityFlaws #TimeToUpdate

How could your business benefit from digital IT transformation? Download our new free guide right now to find out #DigitalITTransformation #BusinessGrowth #FreeGuide

Bad news about the global chip shortage that’s slowing down the production of devices. Intel’s CEO thinks it could go on until 2024. Could this affect your business? #Intel #ChipShortage #SupplyIssues

A VPN – Virtual Private Network – can keep your business’s data safer. Do you know what features to look for? Here are three must-haves #VPN #KeyFeatures #CyberSecurity

Microsoft Edge is adding a free VPN (virtual private network) to hide your location and keep you safe online. But it has a usage limit. Are you already using a VPN? #MicrosoftEdge #VPN #OnlineSafety

Tech fact: A higher monitor refresh rate can save energy, and your battery. If you’re using Windows here’s how you can change yours #MonitorRefreshRate #Windows #PowerSaver

It’s critical to keep your business’s computers up-to-date, especially Windows. But watch out – cyber criminals are sneaking malware into fake Windows 10 updates #Windows10 #malware #FakeUpdates

Think your phone is safe from malware? Think again. Attacks are on the rise and criminals want your banking app credentials. Does your business protect data on mobiles? #SmartPhone #malware #BankingApp

Too many apps on your Android phone? Google will soon allow you to archive them instead of simply deleting them #Android #Google #ArchiveApps

Outsourcing your IT is one thing you really need to get right first time. Just look at these fails. Looking for an IT support partner you can trust? Call us #ITFails #outsourcing #ITSupportPartner

Do you use a MacBook? Here’s a tiny little tip we think will make your life better #MacBook #TrackPadTip #Apple

It looks like Azure’s beating Amazon Web Service as the most popular cloud computing service. Which does your business use? #AWS #Azure #CloudComputing

Would you spend £3,350 on a Walkman? No? What about if it was gold-plated? Still no? So then… is Sony mad? #Sony #GoldWalkman #flashy

Want proof that multi-factor authentication works (it’s where you generate a login code)? Google says it leads to a 50% reduction in account takeovers #Google #MultiFactorAuthentication #CyberSecurity

Samsung is taking its commitment to recycling seriously. Its latest phones use parts made from recycled fishing nets and old water bottles. Would this encourage you to buy one? #Samsung #recycling #GalaxyForThePlanet

Want to become even more organised? Of course you do! Our new video tells you how to utilise a powerful Microsoft tool, for free! #Microsoft #productivity #VideoGuide

Has your business ever used what3words to find clients or get to meetings? Domino’s has made a deal with the geolocation service to help deliver pizzas more accurately #what3words #geolocation #Dominos

Had a warning that your PC can’t run Windows 11… even while it’s running Windows 11? Doh… This is why #Windows11 #OrNotWindows11 #WhatsGoingOn

Do you use Gmail for your business? You know you should be using multi-factor authentication, where you get a login code? Here’s how to set it up on your phone #gmail #MultiFactorAuthentication #HowTo

Garmin’s unveiled a new smart watch that you may never need to plug in to charge, as it works on solar power. How exciting would it be if all devices were like this? #Garmin #SolarCharging #NoMoreChargerCables

Got a Samsung phone and a Windows device? The Your Phone app might be your new favourite thing #Samsung #Windows #YourPhone

If you want more privacy online, this is the browser you should be using (SPOILER it’s not Chrome) #OnlinePrivacy #PrivateBrowser #Brave

Do you use the touchscreen on your Windows 11 device? The next big update will make the touchscreen even easier to use #Windows11 #touchscreen

Every business has an environmental responsibility, but especially Big Tech companies. A new report has found their climate goals to be ‘weak’. Do you agree? #BigTech #ClimateGoals #EnvironmentalResponsibility

Good old Windows Notepad is a simple but useful application. Now it has a series of improved features on the way #MicrosoftNotepad #NewToys

Thinking of moving your tech to the cloud? We’ve written a new guide – complete with a checklist – to tell you everything you need to know. Download your free copy now #CloudBasedSystem #CloudMigration #FreeGuide

Apparently, Teams is now 50% more power efficient than it was in June 2020. Have you noticed any difference? #Teams #PowerSaving #Microsoft

If your business’s Instagram account was hacked, you’d lose your content and audience. A new Security Checkup feature will help you keep your account secure #Instagram #SecurityCheckup #AccountSecurity

Thinking of upgrading to Windows 11? Beware. There’s been a surge in fake download pages that spread malware. Call us if we can help you upgrade your business safely #Windows11 #upgrade #BewareFakes

Looks like Apple might be creating a foldable product that’s a mix of an iPad and a MacBook. Would you buy one? #apple #foldable #ShinyNewToys

Too much to do? Business impacting on your home life? Why not outsource all the things you don’t like doing. Here are the best outsourcing apps #outsourcing #GetThingsDone #BusinessProductivity

We’re getting a OneDrive update this month, making it easier to find and share files within Teams. A match made in heaven! How much do you rely on Teams? #Teams #OneDrive #ProductivityTools

We’re all used to next day delivery. Some of us benefit from same day delivery. But what about 2 hour delivery… from another country? Have we become too impatient? #2HourDelivery #HypersonicSpeed #CargoPlane

Found your iPhone battery drains a lot faster since you updated to iOS 15.4? Apple has some helpful info to put your mind at rest #Apple #iOS15.4 #BePatient

This is clever and scary. Hackers are creating web pages which look like login windows for other applications. Here’s what to look out for #BrowserInBrowserAttack #PopUps #PhishingScam

Does your taskbar look cluttered when you’ve got lots of apps open? Finally, the taskbar overflow feature is coming to Windows 11 #Windows11 #ClutteredTaskbar #overflow

A malicious Android app is using spyware to steal Facebook credentials. Better check you don’t have this one installed #spyware #AndroidApp #CredentialTheft

Could we really be on the verge of a technology transformation to kill off passwords? After 10 years figuring it out, this group says it knows how to do it #ByeByePasswords

This isn’t good. Hackers have got into the systems of a company used by millions of employees to log into corporate networks. Here’s what the company and the hackers say #DataBreach #IncidentResponse #DataSecurity

Your personal data is really valuable to hackers. Do they already have some of your data? Here’s how to find out #hackers #PersonalData #HowTo

Google’s claiming that Chrome’s latest update is faster than Safari, and is setting records on Apple’s own speedometer. Which of these is your favourite? #ChromeVsSafari #SpeedTest

Thought Teams couldn’t get any better? Soon, you’ll be able to connect to a video call directly from your desktop without setting up a meeting room #Teams #QuickMeeting #NewFeatures

Samsung’s reportedly suffered a big data breach. Remember, hackers are targeting all businesses all the time, not just big name companies #Samsung #DataBreach #CyberAttack

Making plans in a group chat is hard work. WhatsApp’s planning a new poll feature to allow voting in a chat. You don’t still use WhatsApp for business communications, do you? #WhatsApp #PlanAMeeting #PollFeature

Have you had an email from Facebook asking you switch on extra security? It’s called Facebook Protect, and they’re enabling it for people in the “public eye”. Is that you? #Facebook #FacebookProtect #Meta

Does anyone in your business use the Firefox browser? It’s time to update after two critical vulnerabilities were discovered last week #Firefox #CriticalVulnerabilities #CyberSecurity

Have you updated to Android 12? Here’s what you need to know about the new Privacy Dashboard #Android12 #PrivacyDashboard #PrivacyAdditions

If the webcam on your laptop is too low res, did you know you can use your phone as a webcam instead. Here’s how #VideoMeetings #WebCam #HowTo

LinkedIn’s trying to remove the stigma of a career break. Now you can explain your career break in your profile, and what you learnt from it #LinkedIn #CareerBreak #ValuableExperience

Employee surveillance is up 53% from last year. Now 60% of staff are monitored in some way. Do you do this? Should there be a law to stop this getting out of hand? #EmployeeSurveillance #monitoring #NewLegislation

According to a new report, ransomware groups only ‘live’ for around 17 months… but sometimes when they’re closed down, they come back again stronger #RansomwareGroups #SecurityReport #CyberAttacks

Last week Toyota had to halt production at all its plants in Japan thanks to a cyber-attack. The closure set them back around 13,000 cars #CyberAttack #ProductionLinesDown

Does your Windows 11 start menu disappear when you hover over it? Then it’s conflicting with your widgets. Here’s how to work around it #Windows11 #StartMenu #QuickFix

Ever wondered how to screenshot a full web page on your iPhone without stitching pics together? Here’s how #iPhone #screenshot #HowTo

Chrome’s improving the password manager built into the browser. We still think you should rely on a dedicated password manager for your business #PasswordManager

If you’re running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, you might soon see a watermark on your desktop. Would this make you upgrade your device earlier? #Microsoft #Windows11 #UnsupportedHardware

If you’re selling your business’s old laptops, the reset option in Windows might not be enough to erase all your data. We can help make sure they’re safe to sell #Windows #DeviceReset #DataSecurity

Do you use Monzo bank for your business? Beware of this targeted phishing attack #Monzo #PhishingAttack

Does your WordPress website use the UpdraftPlus backup plugin? It had a severe vulnerability last week. Check you’re using the latest version #WordPress #PlugIn #SevereVulnerability

Windows 11 is great. But it’s missing helpful tools from Windows 10. Microsoft is listening, and some much-loved features are returning. Are you happy about this? #Microsoft #Windows11 #HelloOldFriend

Ever wonder where the money paid in ransomware attacks actually goes? Apparently, 74% of it ends up with Russian-linked hackers #ransomware #RussianHackers #cryptocurrency

This is the coolest thing ever. A browser called Opera now allows emoji-only web addresses. “Visit me at smileyfacethumbsup.com” #Opera #emojis #NewWebAddress

Another cool new feature’s coming to Teams next month. It’s a filter to help you to streamline chats and focus just on what’s important #Microsoft #TeamsUpdate #focus

Microsoft’s reopening its HQ at the end of the month. Meta’s doing it in March. Employees may not all be back at their desks though. What does your office look like now? #Microsoft #Meta #BackToWork

Are you running Windows 11 on an old, unsupported PC? Be prepared for a telling off from Microsoft (and call us if we can help) #Windows11 #Microsoft #TimeToUpgrade

A bug on Macs meant Zoom might have been using your microphone even if you weren’t on a call. It’s been fixed now – please update your Zoom software #Zoom #Mac #MicsOff

Ransomware is where your data is stolen and encrypted. You can’t access it. And increasingly, cyber criminals are threatening to leak your data unless you pay up #ransomware #DataLeaks #CyberSecurity

Chrome is changing its logo for the first time in 8 years… would you notice if we hadn’t said anything?! #Chrome #NewLogo #Hmm

Twitter may soon be rolling out a new downvote feature… but others won’t see what you downvote. Would you use it, just to help Twitter tailor what you see? #Twitter #DownvoteFeature #IsItNecessary

Are your remote staff suffering from increased digital anxiety? New research shows 67% are more concerned about online privacy and security #RemoteWorkers #CyberSecurity #WFH

OneDrive’s bringing in a new activity feature. It’ll stop employees from missing unseen edits or comments on documents. Will this be helpful for your business? #Microsoft #OneDrive #ProductivityBooster

Are you concerned about your business’s impact on the environment? Windows may soon have an Eco Score feature to help reduce energy consumption #Windows #EcoScore #EnvironmentalImpace

Teams is getting an update. It’ll take up less of your screen. You’ll still be able to see your 121 chats but not your channels. The update should be here by the end of the month #Teams #Microsoft #SpaceSaver

Terrible news… KP Snacks has warned of a temporary crisp shortage in the UK – and ransomware is to blame. OK… now cyber criminals have taken things too far… #KPSnacks #ransomware #DontMessWithOurCrisps

Emojis help us add expression to our messages. Which means less room for misinterpretation – essential when working remotely. Microsoft’s working on 3D emojis #3DEmoji #Microsoft #Windows11

Did you know that Facebook offers end-to-end encryption in Messenger chats – but it’s off by default? Here’s how to activate it #FacebookMessenger #EndToEndEncryption #Meta

Want better battery life from your laptop? Here’s how to manage the power settings on Windows 11. Do you have battery anxiety with your devices? #Windows11 #Microsoft #PowerSettings

Microsoft is making its Edge browser even more secure. The latest build will protect you against unforeseen threats. Would this make you switch your business to Edge? #MicrosoftEdge #ZeroDayThreats #UltraSecure

Have you noticed Apple’s authentication texts look different (you know, the ones where a code is sent to your phone)? They’re using a new technique to prevent phishing attacks #Apple #PhishingAttacks #MultiFactorAuthentication

Accidentally clicked a dodgy link on your phone? Oops… here’s how to tell if your phone’s been hacked #SmartPhone #HackedPhone #HowTo

Using Teams on your mobile is handy… but spelling errors are too easy. Not anymore. Teams is adding a predictive text feature to its mobile app #Microsoft #Teams #PredictiveText

Talk about having your cake and eating it… John Lennon’s son is selling some rare Beatles memorabilia, but only as NFTs – he’s keeping the originals #TheBeatles #NFT #DigitalCollectables

Contactless payments are convenient, but anyone can steal your card and spend your money. Now Samsung’s unveiled a fingerprint sensor for future cards #Samsung #FingerprintSensor #security

Meta’s building the world’s fastest supercomputer. It will be used to build bigger, better AI models. What kind of AI would most help your business? #Meta #SuperComputer #Metaverse

If you thought Apple’s £19 polishing cloth was absurd, you were apparently wrong. They sold out immediately. What’s your best tip for keeping your devices dust-free? #Apple #PolishingCloth #HowMuch

Back to work tomorrow… fancy a new monitor to make yourself more productive? This is a great guide to work from home monitors #WorkFromHome #ExtraMonitor #NewToy