Category: Guides

Apple MacBook

Buying a MacBook in 2020? Here’s Why You Might Want to Wait

In June 2020, Apple announced that they would moving away from Intel’s processors and instead using their own “Apple Silicon” in the Mac line of computers. With the transition set to begin before the end of 2020, is now the wrong time to buy a new MacBook?

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The Plain English Guide To: Encryption

Encryption is at the heart of solid cybersecurity, but it’s still not widely understood, especially not by business owners. In this Plain English Guide, we’ll shed some light on encryption – both in transit and at rest – and why it matters so much for your business.

The Plain English Guide - Email Security and Phishing

The Plain English Guide to: Email Security & Phishing

In the latest instalment of our Plain English Guides, we take a look at email security. We explain some of the pitfalls of email. There are some useful tips to help users stay safe online, and we look at some of the technological solutions that are out there to help secure your email.

The Plain English Guide to: Zero Trust Network Security

In the latest in our series of Plain English guides, we’ll give you the lowdown on Zero Trust network security, the holistic Zero Trust approach to IT security, and the options you have as a business for implementing it. If you’re looking to understand every option for keeping your business 100% cybersecure, this guide is a great place to start.

User Access Control

The Plain English Guide To: User Access Control

In this Get Support Plain English guide, we’re going to zero in on one of the five key controls of the UK’s Cyber Essentials scheme: user access control. Well-designed and smartly deployed user access policies can mean the difference between rock-solid cybersecurity and business vulnerability.

The A-Z Guide to Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses

In April 2020, Microsoft updated the branding of their Office 365 productivity suite by merging it with Microsoft 365. If you’re confused about which bundle offers which apps, how licensing works, or anything else, our A-Z guide to Microsoft 365 is here to help.

Small Business Survival Guide

The Small Business Survival Guide for the COVID-19 Crisis

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has swept across the globe at an incredible rate, leaving in its wake economic uncertainty and severe disruption. If your business is feeling the instability of the COVID-19 crisis and you’re now working from home – or thinking about it – this essential survival guide is for you.

The Ultimate Guide to Disaster Recovery Plans (And Why Your Business Needs One)

IT Systems and the data they hold are the lifeblood of businesses in 2020. But what if disaster strikes and you lose everything?

Businesses need to plan for the worst so they can recover in the event of a disaster. Read on to find out what a disaster recovery plan is, why you need one, and how to create one.

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A quick update about Microsoft 365 pricing in the UK

As of February 1st 2025, the price of Microsoft Commercial Cloud products will go down in the UK to align with the US dollar pricing.

Microsoft 365 pricing is changing for 2025. Here’s what you need to know.  

For 2025, Microsoft is making changes to the ways billing works with Microsoft 365 business licenses. Here’s what you need to know.

The Plain English Guide to: Passkeys with Microsoft 365

Fed up with passwords? Our Plain English Guide explains passkeys for Microsoft 365: a safer, simpler way to log in. Learn how they work and how to get started.