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This makeover will increase your business’s productivity!

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Can’t find what you need in Teams? This makeover will increase your business’s productivity Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of chats, channels, and notifications in Microsoft Teams? Well, here’s the good news: Microsoft’s rolling out an update to help streamline things. The update will create a simpler workspace that’s easier to navigate – grouping everything in one location under the Chat menu. Think of it as a central hub where all your key conversations and notifications live. The update also includes a new “@mentions” view that gathers all your direct messages and important mentions in one place. This will make it easier to catch up on messages you’re tagged in, helping you to make sure important notifications don’t slip through the cracks. Teams will also be getting improved filters and controls. This will let you do things like filter out less urgent notifications, as well as create custom sections to keep your chats, channels, and meetings organised by project or topic. Anothe...
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Security Check: Are Old Employee Logins Putting Your Business at Risk?

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                                    Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff? When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? But unused login details could be a ticking time bomb for security breaches, leaving the doors wide open to cyber criminals. It can also be an unnecessary drain on your budget if you’re paying for old subscriptions you no longer need. A recent report found that almost half of businesses had accounts that were no longer actively managed. If you’ve forgotten about an account, you’re not monitoring it. And this leaves your business vulnerable to attacks. These risks aren’t just hypothetical, either. Many cloud security breaches happen because unused login details and accounts have been compromised. So, what do...
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Is your business's IT ready for the future?

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                                               How future-ready is your business’s IT? How do you feel about the technology you use in your business? A recent study found that 90% of business leaders felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class”. But how about tomorrow? The same study showed that: Only 39% of business leaders felt confident that their current IT system was future-ready 64% worry that their technology might be getting outdated Around half the tech used by businesses was at its end-of-life. When technology is no longer supported by the manufacturer or software creator, it’s like driving a car that hasn’t had a service in years. Sure, it might run fine for now – but sooner or later, it’s going to break down (and it’ll probably happen at the worst possible moment). When it comes to business IT, cyber security is another big concern. The st...
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Scams have become smarter than ever…

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  New phishing scam is smarter than ever… here’s how to protect your business Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive. Although these platforms are usually safe, scammers have figured out how to trick privacy settings to get past security checks. The scammers hack your cloud storage by stealing your login details or buying them on the black market. Once they get inside, they upload a file that is designed to look authentic – like a fake Microsoft 365 login page. They set the file to “view-only” or limit access to specific people, such as you and your team. Opening these files or following any links inside the emails could cause serious damage to your business. Scammers can use your information to access your systems, or they can install malware (malicious software) that lets them cause disruption and...
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Make life easier for your business with Windows 11

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                      Start it on your phone… finish it on your PC? Microsoft is once again finding ways to make life easier for your business with Windows 11. If you ever work on your phone as well as your PC, you’re going to love the new “Hand Off” feature that’s being tested right now. The idea is this: Let’s say you’re in a meeting or on the move. And you start working on something in Microsoft Word or another app on your phone. Once you get back to your PC, a notification will pop up asking if you want to keep working on the document – allowing you to switch between devices seamlessly. This feature is made possible through OneDrive’s syncing function. It’s already compatible with Android phones, and it’s likely to work for iPhones too, although that’s not yet been confirmed. Being able to jump between devices without losing track of work could be a great benefit, especially if your team works remotely. Although it hasn’t been r...
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Beyond 5G: How 6G Will Transform Our World

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        6G Unleashed: The Future of Connectivity is Here What is 6G? 6G refers to the sixth generation of mobile network technology, expected to succeed 5G by the 2030s. While still in its conceptual phase, 6G promises unprecedented capabilities, including terabit-per-second speeds, near-zero latency, and seamless integration with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and holography. Why is 6G a Big Deal? Unimaginable Speed 6G could offer speeds up to  1,000 times faster than 5G , potentially reaching 1 Tbps. This will enable instantaneous downloads of massive files, real-time data sharing, and high-quality streaming of immersive content like 16K video and virtual reality. Ultra-Low Latency Latency in 6G is expected to be less than  1 millisecond , making interactions nearly instantaneous. This is critical for applications like self-driving cars, remote surgery, and gaming. ...
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If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again

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                      If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again   Microsoft recently updated the Windows Start menu, sparking a bit of controversy. Here’s what happened: in an attempt to streamline the menu, Microsoft grouped related settings together and moved the “Sign Out” option into a three-dot submenu. This change left many users scratching their heads as they tried to log out of their accounts. Fortunately, Microsoft listened to the feedback and is now testing an update to restore the sign-out button to its original, more accessible location. This update is especially helpful for teams that rely on multiple profiles on one computer, making it easier to switch between accounts. And it’s just one of several improvements Microsoft is rolling out as part of a broader update to Windows 11. Other new features include media controls on the lock screen for music and videos, plus the ability to sh...
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