Press reports in the US indicate that Apple is planning to hold a virtual launch event on the 8th March. It is expected that, at the event, Apple will announce a new low-cost iPhone and iPad. Rumours are that: The new iPhone will be a 5G version of the iPhone SE, which was introduced in
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The management of IT security is an ever-changing landscape as cyber threats continually evolve. Since 2020, all businesses that have migrated their IT into the world of Microsoft 365, have had “Security Defaults” put in place as a matter of course. Businesses that have been using Microsoft 365 (previously Office 365) for longer than that,
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Until relatively recently, all Broadband services required an underlying phone line for the Broadband to run across. However, by December 2025, BT Openreach will have shut down the UK’s PSTN circuit (Public Switched Telephone Network) and traditional phone lines will be no more! That switch-off is happening on a gradual basis, so although December 2025
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As outlined in our article last July, charges for using mobile phones in EU countries, are about to return. They won’t be at the same (sometimes extortionate) levels imposed by the mobile networks prior to 2017, but most networks are re-introducing fees this year, as the Brexit trade deal allows them to do so. What
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At its online conference in November 2021, Microsoft announced the release of a new collaboration platform – Microsoft Loop. Designed specifically to fit the remote working world that has emerged due to the global pandemic, Loop is designed to help teams of people think, plan and work together easily. It also responds to a market
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If you need to contact us for technical support over the festive season, our engineers will be available at the following times: Up to 5.30pm on Friday 24th December 9.00am – 5.30pm on Wednesday 29th December 9.00am – 5.30pm on Thursday 30th December 9.00am – 5.30pm on Friday 31st December From 9.00am on Tuesday 4th
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When you consider the items in your business or home that might make you vulnerable to a cyber security threat, your list is likely to include computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. However, you could also be at risk through the “Internet of Things”. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of physical devices
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The global focus on COP26 over recent weeks has highlighted the need for all businesses and individuals to play their part in saving the planet. In the UK, many larger companies have had an environmental policy in place for some time, but this has been less common with smaller organisations. There may be many reasons
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There are less than two years to go now, before Microsoft stops supporting the server Operating System known as “Windows Server 2012 R2”. As from October 2023 (when the platform will be 10 years old), no further updates – including security fixes – will be rolled out, leaving potential vulnerabilities for those still using it.
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Last month saw the start of the phased roll-out of Windows 11. As outlined in our article of 3rd July, Windows 11 is the latest Operating System (OS) to be released by Microsoft. As expected, it brings a selection of new features. Currently, only some PCs and laptops have been prompted to run the update,
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