You’re happily humming along on the internet, thinking you’ve got a pretty good understanding. You can navigate your way around Google, Facebook, Amazon, and news sites. You’re actually only visiting four percent of the internet. There’s a whole world hiding beyond these safe surface-level sites, known as the Dark Web and it’s a much less…
Here’s a quick test – what do these seemingly random alphanumerical groupings have in common? 123456 password 123456789 12345678 12345 111111 1234567 sunshine qwerty iloveyou That is a list of the top ten passwords used in 2018. Recognize any of these? If you don’t, you’re not necessarily in the clear, but your chance of becoming…
Dark Web: (noun) Part of the worldwide web is only accessible by utilizing special software, allowing users and websites to remain anonymous or untraceable. It exists on an encrypted network that uses masked IP addresses to maintain anonymity for users and site owners. This way, people who use the Dark Web for illegal purposes can’t…
In the years we’ve been looking after businesses around here, we’ve noticed there are two different ways that owners and managers buy IT and technology. Some see it as an expense. Others see it as an investment. We choose not to work with the first group. It never ends well! Don’t get us wrong; all…
A good quality webcam has become a must-have tool over the last two years. Without them, business meetings would have been a lot more confusing, and let’s face it, boring. But hackers are finding new ways to spy on us using our own cameras. They can use rogue websites and apps to gain…
EXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling Excel is great for looking at lots of data, but when you can’t see the column or row headers, you must scroll back and forth to check what the data means. Did you know there’s a great time saver which can lock the headers in place? Here’s how…
POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides If you want to create a PowerPoint presentation that will impress, consider adding sound. Music, sound effects and audio files can make your presentation stand out. It’s a lot simpler than you think. POWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention When you’re presenting in PowerPoint, how do you focus…
TEAMS: Blur or change your background on a video call Got a video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? Did you know you can blur your background or change it entirely in Teams? Here’s how to make your backdrop look professional, without having to do any tidying. TEAMS: Look like you are in…
WORD: Concentrate and type more Sometimes when you’re writing an important Word document, it’s too easy to be distracted by all the menus and buttons. Did you know you can remove the clutter from Word and put it into Focus mode… with just one click? Here’s how. WORD: Do whatever you want with one click If…
As a technology provider, we always say we don’t just work with our clients – we partner with them for mutual success. A critical part of that is being there to help when something goes wrong. That means running a friendly and efficient IT helpdesk. When you’re looking for a new IT partner,…
