Category: Microsoft

BYOD, iMac, iPhone, iPad

Macs, Microsoft 365, and the Ever-Evolving Ethos of Modern-Day Microsoft

Microsoft 365 is the all-singing, all-dancing productivity suite which is enabling businesses across the world to get things done remotely. But what if you’ve got a Mac? Or an iPhone? Or an Android phone? Don’t worry, because Microsoft has changed, and in 2020, everyone’s invited to the Microsoft 365 party.

Microsoft Office 2010 reaches end of life

Microsoft is Ending Support for Office 2010. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

On October 13th, 2020, Microsoft will be ending support for its Office 2010 suite of productivity software. In this article, we’ll explain exactly what “end of life” means, why your business should care, and explore the best options for businesses still using Office 2010 today.

Teams vs Zoom: Which is better?

Last week, Get Support’s founder James Craddock, sparked a debate on LinkedIn while giving a balanced response to the question: Which is better, Microsoft Teams or Zoom? In this article, we look at some of the comments and provide our own opinion too.

Microsoft Team's new 3x3 layout

Feature Focus: The 3×3 Grid View for Microsoft Teams

Virtual meetings are quickly becoming the new normal, but big meetings can still feel a bit impersonal when you can only see a handful of faces at a time. In this Feature Focus, we’ll take a look at feature for Microsoft Teams which aims to change all that: the 3×3 Grid View.

Microsoft Teams Custom Background Demo

Feature Focus: Custom Background Effects for Microsoft Teams

Whether you’d prefer to keep your messy bookshelf to yourself or simply want to keep focus on the meeting, there are plenty of reasons to use background effects in Microsoft Teams. In this Feature Focus, we’ll explore video call backgrounds in Teams and even show you how to set a custom image of your own.

Sharing data with external guests

Be Our Guest: The 2020 Guide to Managing External Users in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is fast becoming the go-to solution for collaborative work online. But what happens when you’re working with people outside of your business? Should you grant Guest access or External access? In this guide to external access in Microsoft Teams, we’ll answer that question – and more.

How to upgrade your Microsoft 365 security

How to Upgrade Your Microsoft 365 Security (In 5 Easy Steps)

Whether you’ve been using Microsoft 365 for a while, or you’re brand new to Microsoft’s all-in-one productivity suite, there are lots of optional features you might not know about, especially around cybersecurity. In this plain English guide, we’ll share 5 ways you can supercharge your company’s IT security with optional Microsoft 365 upgrades.

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.

Microsoft Teams Demo

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Teams

Whether your business is just dabbling with remote work, or you already have fully remote employees, a collaborative digital workspace could be just what you need. Available as part of Microsoft 365, the Microsoft Teams platform offers exactly that – and a whole lot more. Here’s the only guide you need to hit the ground running with Microsoft Teams.

Windows 7 - Time's Up!

Windows 7 & Server 2008 Reach End of Life

On Tuesday 14th January 2020, Microsoft ended support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2.

If you’re still using any of these versions of Microsoft Windows you need to read this article.

Windows 10 Upgrade

Should you upgrade to Windows 10?

We think Windows 10 is fantastic, it’s a much better experience than Windows 8 on desktops, laptops and 2-in-1’s & tablets. As good as it is there are some drawbacks as well as many advantages which we think you should know about before making the decision to upgrade, all of which we can assist with. […]

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