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Practical advice for businesses with 5ā50 staff across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Written by engineers who fix the problems, not a content team.
Microsoft raises most 365 business plan prices from 1 July 2026, but Business Premium stays put. The gap between Standard and Premium has never been smaller.
Microsoft raises most 365 business plan prices from 1 July 2026, but Business Premium stays put.
We quietly checked dozens of local businesses' email security. Most had no working DMARC, many no DKIM, some no SPF at all, leaving domains wide open to fraud.
We quietly checked dozens of local businesses' email security.
Microsoft raises most 365 business plan prices from 1 July 2026, but Business Premium stays put. The gap between Standard and Premium has never been smaller.
We quietly checked dozens of local businesses' email security. Most had no working DMARC, many no DKIM, some no SPF at all, leaving domains wide open to fraud.
Passwords are finally dying. Not in the future - now. Here's what the transition looks like and why it matters for your business.
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Opus 4.6 are now inside Microsoft 365 Copilot. UK admin steps, GDPR/EU Data Boundary risks, and whether to turn it on.
Backups used to be your ransomware insurance policy. Then attackers started targeting them too. Here's what changed and what you need to do about it.
What specs do you actually need for AutoCAD, Revit or SolidWorks? Our no-nonsense guide covers budgets, pitfalls and the real cost of underspeccing your CAD workstation.
Edge and Chrome share the same engine, but Edge uses less RAM, costs nothing extra to manage, and it's already installed. Our honest take for businesses.
That video call from your CEO asking for an urgent payment? It might not be your CEO. Deepfakes have gone from novelty to business risk.
Printing is the last unmonitored line in most IT budgets. Businesses spend thousands a year on toner and maintenance without ever knowing the real number. Here's how to find out.
A real case study of what happens when a business runs on a personal Outlook account and an attacker gets in. No admin controls, no audit logs, no recovery.
Choosing the right IT provider in Shrewsbury means looking beyond Google rankings. Here's what local businesses should actually look for - and the red flags to watch out for.
A practical checklist for Herefordshire businesses preparing for Cyber Essentials certification. What you need, what it costs, and how to pass first time.
Manufacturing in the West Midlands faces unique IT challenges - from legacy CNC machines to Industry 4.0 adoption. Here's what we see and how to solve it.
AI tools are everywhere in 2026. But where is your business data going when you use them? Data Privacy Day is a good time to ask uncomfortable questions.
If you've received a strange call where someone asked you to repeat odd phrases like 'accounting' or 'annual budget range' - you're not alone. Here's what's happening and why you don't need to panic.
Your team is paying for SharePoint but nobody can find their files. New starters waste days asking where things are. We built something to fix it.
Standard or Plus? One is a self-assessment, the other is a technical audit. Here's how to decide which certification is right for your business.
It's 9 PM on Boxing Day. You've had a sherry. You check your work email. Big mistake. Here is why the 'Sherry Scroll' is a security nightmare, and how to fix it.
Why 'Password123' is putting your business at risk, and how to implement MFA properly.
Stop paying for 3rd party antivirus. See how Microsoft's all-in-one licence saves you money.
Why every UK business needs this government-backed certification, how to pass, and the difference between Standard and Plus.
Is your guest WiFi putting your clinical data at risk? Learn why network segregation is critical for modern veterinary practices.
Half said 'it's fine.' But when we dug deeper, the cracks started showing. Here's what 'fine' really means.
The laptop screen repair quote came in at Ā£200. Seems reasonable. But here's what that quote isn't telling you.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here. Time for posters, webinars, and... real change? Here's how to use October as more than a marketing exercise.
That Ā£500 monthly IT bill? It's probably costing you Ā£1,500 when you count the hidden costs. Here's how to see the real number.
Microsoft ends Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. Here's your complete guide to upgrading before it's too late.
Summer's ending. Before the autumn rush, take stock of the devices that have been limping along all year. Some of them aren't going to make it to Christmas.
91% of cyber attacks start with a phishing email. Learn the red flags that separate scams from legitimate messages.
You pay them every month. But are they actually earning it? Here's how to tell if your IT provider has quietly switched to autopilot.
Your screen shows a ransom demand. Your files are encrypted. Here's the step-by-step reality of ransomware recovery.
Between school holidays, workations, and summer Fridays, your team is about to scatter. Here's how to keep your business secure when nobody's in the office.
Hybrid working is here to stay. Here's how to secure your team whether they're in the office, at home, or at a coffee shop.
We tested 500 employees with a fake phishing email. 34% clicked the link. 12% entered their password. Would your team do better?
Happy World Password Day! This might be one of the last ones we celebrate, because passwords are finally dying. Here's what's replacing them.
Your backups are running. Green lights everywhere. But when did you last test a restore? The answer often reveals an uncomfortable truth.
New financial year, fresh budget. Here's the IT housekeeping that smart businesses tackle in April.
It's World Backup Day. Time for the question that separates real backup from security theatre: when did you last successfully restore from backup?
The snow day test: If your office was inaccessible tomorrow, could your team still work? Most businesses think yes. Most businesses are wrong.
Everyone's talking about AI. Microsoft is pushing Copilot hard. But for a 20-person company, is it actually useful or just expensive noise?
Safer Internet Day is aimed at children. But frankly, many businesses need the reminder too. Here are the basics we still see companies getting wrong.
Every January 28th we're reminded about data privacy. But what does GDPR actually mean for a 15-person company? Less than you'd think, and more than you're doing.
January is budget season. Before you copy last year's IT spend plus inflation, here's what actually deserves your money this year.