Ever wondered how a computer knows the time when you first switch it on, even if there’s no internet access? It’s because there’s a battery in the computer that provides enough power to the motherboard for it to keep track of the current date and time, even when the computer is off. This is known […]
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UK Emergency Alerts Test Update
The UK Emergency Alerts service sent a test alert to mobiles in the UK today. Some users have reported that the alert came early, and for some the alert did not come at all. There’s speculation as to why this is, but currently nothing has been confirmed.
UK Emergency Alert Test
Emergency Alerts will begin its first test on Sunday the 23rd of April at 3pm. Emergency Alerts is a new service intended to provide the public with an alert and information during life-threatening emergencies. For the test, an alert will be sent to all available mobiles and tablets in the UK. This alert will include […]
Protect IT for Macs
We are pleased to announce that Mac users can now benefit from the same level of security as those on Windows, with full Protect-IT support. Both Mac and Windows machines can be covered on the same Protect-IT subscription, allowing you to cover all your bases at once. There’s a common myth in the wider public […]
Now Offering SentinelOne Standalone
In the modern ecosystem, businesses need better endpoint protection than basic antivirus can provide. We now offer SentinelOne Endpoint Detection and Response as a standalone anti-malware solution for just £4 per month. Available for both Mac and PC. We’ve partnered with SentinelOne to provide cutting-edge protection against all kinds of viruses, ransomware, malware, and other […]
New Microsoft Teams Preview
How often do you use Microsoft Teams? Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Teams that promises above all else, greatly improved performance. Performance is a key concern for all software, especially when it comes to communication software such as Teams, as it is often used at the same time as other software. In […]
Now offering Cove Data Protection for Microsoft 365
What backup solution do you have in place? It’s common for users to treat cloud storage as a form of backup. While this enables you to recover data if a local machine fails, it’s not a foolproof method of keeping your important information safe. If something happens to the data on your cloud storage, either […]
Windows 11 Taskbar – May Soon Be Movable
Where do you like to position your taskbar? While at the bottom is the most favoured placement, it’s been movable ever since it first appeared back in Windows 95, but Microsoft rarely mentions this functionality, meaning that many people are unaware of it, and it is absent in Windows 11. While it might seem like […]
LastPass Security Update
LastPass have released a new update about security incidents involving attacks on their password management solution. The official release can be read here. In summary, the incidents have involved compromising machines used by developers. No passwords have been known to be accessed from these incidents, however it is still considered a good idea to review […]
Internet Explorer Officially Disabled
As of Tuesday 14th February, Microsoft has officially disabled the Internet Explorer browser. If you try to use it, the browser will immediately close, and Edge will open instead. For the past few years, Microsoft has been phasing out support for Internet Explorer, asking users to stop using it and instead switch to the newer […]