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Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is set up to be easy, not safe. These five settings take minutes to check and close the gaps we find most often.
1 July 2026
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3 min read
Backup
Your cyber insurance form asks whether your backups are immutable. Here's what that means, and how to give an honest answer.
15 June 2026
2 min read
Security
Antivirus and firewalls help, but most break-ins begin with a click, a reused password or a rushed payment. Habits are the place to start.
1 June 2026
Teams comes free, on its own, or as part of Microsoft 365. Here's how the options differ and which one suits a small business.
18 May 2026
Hardware
A slow computer often needs a cheap part, not a whole new machine. Here's what helps most, and when replacing it is the better spend.
4 May 2026
Criminals now reach small businesses through the software and suppliers they already trust. Here's what that looks like and how to limit the harm.
20 Apr 2026
Productivity
A second screen is one of the cheapest ways to save staff time, but not every job benefits. Here's how to tell, and how to set one up well.
6 Apr 2026
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