Heads up: You need to update Windows 11 by this deadline
Have you updated to the latest version of Windows 11 yet? If not, it’s time to act – Microsoft has announced when it will end support for older versions (and it’s soon!).
Slow PCs? Manage which applications launch at startup
Your PC might be frustratingly slow because too many applications are starting up when you hit the power button. Windows 11 has a new solution to tell you when new apps are added to your startup list. We have all the details.
Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now
There’s a setting in Edge that sends the images you view online to Microsoft. We give you all the details.
The 3 most important areas to discuss with your technology partner (jargon-free)
IT support is a technical job, and some of the language used can be a bit, well… technical.
So here’s our jargon-free look at the 3 most important areas to discuss with your technology partner.
tKnow IT Jargon Buster: Learn to talk Tech
Does IT jargon feel like an alien language? We steer clear of tech talk as much as possible when we’re working with our clients. But next time you need help with an IT issue, it could save you a lot of time if you have a few words of lingo in your locker.
That’s why we’ve created our new, free IT Jargon Buster. It’s a great A-Z of just some of the terms you might hear when you’re talking with an IT expert.
Get the perfect video call – setup advice – whatever the budget
Video calls are now part of every day life in business. They have become an important communication tool.
Video call setup is important but many people have poor lighting, sound and positioning.
Our new video shows you how to improve these a areas.
How do you stop Teams opening when you start your windows 11 computer
People have come to rely on MS Teams for hybrid working and communicating but it can be frustrating sometimes.
When you start your computer it automatically opens. It can be disabled from doing this.
In Windows 11 this is a simple change. You can still manually start Teams when needed but this video will show you how to prevent it starting each time you start your computer.
You need this feature if your browser looks like this
We all have different ways of working. Some of us prefer to have a minimal amount of things displayed on our screens. Others thrive when everything is open and in sight.
But we can all agree that having 20 tabs open in your browser at any one time has a negative effect on productivity.
Simply because it takes so much more time to find the web pages and services you need when you’re looking for them.
This might not be a problem for much longer.
New ‘How To’ videos for Microsoft Outlook now available
Our ‘How To’ videos section has proved very popular.
The last couple of batches of videos covered Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Our latest batch of ‘How To’ videos deal with Microsoft Outlook.
Plenty of tips including:
How to protect your webcam from spies
A good webcam has become an important part of doing business in the last couple of years as we adapt to working from home or elsewhere in the new hybrid environment.
Unfortunately, hackers can use tools to try to spy on people using their webcams.
There are free and easy ways to protect yourself and your staff and our new video shows you how (for windows 10 and 11)