Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business?

Have you heard of cyber extortion? It’s a very real threat to your business. Here we explain what it is and how to stay safe.

Data loss? Save yourself a mighty headache

What would you do if all your business data just… disappeared?

Maybe panic. Maybe stare at the screen in disbelief.

But if you’re wise, you’ll have a safety net in place, in the form of reliable and tested data backup. Which would mean you can restore your data quickly, without too much disruption.

If you’re not… well, you’ve got one mighty headache on your hands.

Our latest guide explains everything you need to know about data backup, including how to make sure it’s working as it should be.

Download your free copy now.

All your data’s gone. What now?

You log on to your computer and find… nothing. No customer data, no project files, no financial information. It’s all gone.

That’s a terrifying thought for any business, and it’s more common than you’d believe.

To stop a situation like this destroying your business, you need a reliable safety net. Our latest video explains how to protect your data with backups.

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.

PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now you can decide with Teams

Is the sound of yet another Teams notification about to drive you crazy? A new update will put a stop to that… and it’ll help you prioritize your tasks too. We have all the details here.

The CrowdStrike outage explained for Ryedale business owners and managers

Download our free guide which summarises everything you need to know about the recent CrowdStrike outage.

This is written specifically for business owners round here. Inside you’ll discover:

• What CrowdStrike is
• What happened on Friday 19th July 2024
• The impact on businesses – and what it means for you
• How to protect your business by reviewing IT strategies and contingency plans

Is that Chrome extension filled with malware?

Chrome extensions are great for boosting productivity and saving time. But if they’re not the real deal, you could be at risk from malware. We tell you how to stay protected.

Save time by accessing your Android phone’s files with File Explorer

A new feature in Windows 11 may make accessing files on your Android phone much quicker. We have all the details.

Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge

Keeping your data away from the wrong hands is a big challenge. But thanks to Microsoft Edge for Business, it’s just become easier. Here we tell you why.

It’s time to say goodbye to Windows 10

Next year we’ll say a final farewell to Windows 10 as it reaches end of life.

Microsoft is stopping support. This means no new tools or features, and no more security updates.

If you’re still using Windows 10 in your business, now’s the time to act so you avoid any last-minute panic… or putting your data at unnecessary risk.

In our latest guide we explain the options your business has, as well as what you need to consider for each one.