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Microsoft Teams Roundup

Microsoft Teams Release Roundup: Summer 2021

Welcome to the latest edition of our Microsoft Teams Release Roundup, this time focused on summer 2021 and the months of June, July, and August. This time we’ll look at the Teams attendance dashboard, multi-user spotlighting, and more.

BYOD - Bring Your Own Device

Risk vs. Reward: Is Your Business Ready for BYOD?

Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD, liberates your workforce by allowing them to use their own devices for work purposes. But is it really safe? And how will it impact your IT support policies? Here’s what you need to know.

Running an IT Support Department

8 Insider Tips for Running a Successful IT Support Department

Managing an IT support department within a small business isn’t easy, especially with a small team (or one-person show). With decades of IT experience under our belt, here are 8 tips from the insiders at Get Support to help you work better.

Semiconductors on circuit board

The Global Chip Shortage and What It Really Means for UK Businesses

With consumer and business electronics alike becoming unreasonably expensive, the global computer chip shortage has impacted every corner of the world. Here’s everything UK businesses need to know.

Outsourcing

16 Rapid-Fire Reasons to Outsource Your IT Support

Making the decision to switch to a remote IT support provider isn’t always an easy one, so here are 16 more reasons that a Managed Service Provider could be the right choice for your business.

Cloud PC

Windows 365 Cloud PC: Everything UK Businesses Need to Know

What if you had a single computer that you could access from any device, anytime, and anywhere. With Windows 365 Cloud PC, that’s the precise experience Microsoft wants to create. Here’s what business users need to know.

Hybrid, Planning for the future of work

The Small Business Guide to Hybrid Working (and Where IT Support Fits In)

The global pandemic has forever changed the way we work, meaning it’s more important than ever to make working flexible. Here’s how your business can, with the right IT support, make hybrid working easy.

Fruad Alert! Scams - Stay Safe

How to Identify Small Business Scams: Phone, SMS, Email, and More

Small businesses have moved online, but they’re not the only ones. Scammers are becoming more digitally savvy all the time, so here’s our essential guide to identity common swindles, including phone, SMS, and email scams.

Microsoft Windows 11 on a laptop

Windows 11 Feature Focus: Microsoft 365 Integration

Windows 11 is heading our way towards the end of 2021, and with it comes a slew of new features, including full Microsoft 365 integration. But what does this really mean, and how will it benefit your business?

Cybersecurity Questions

The Cybersecurity Quiz: 5 Questions to Ask Your IT Support Provider

IT security for your business is more important than ever in our digital-first world. To ensure your business is covered against digital threats, here are 5 questions you can use to quiz your IT support provider.

Microsoft Windows 11 on a Tablet

Windows 11 Feature Focus: Windows Widgets

With Windows 11, Microsoft is putting its best foot forward with a host of new features, including Windows Widgets. A new mission control for your PC or just something else to collect dust? Let’s find out.

Partnering with an IT Support Provider

10 Unexpected Benefits of Partnering with an IT Support Provider

IT support isn’t always easy, especially if you’re trying to do it all in-house. IT support providers can really help reduce costs and speed up issue resolution – but what else can they do?

Latest From The Blog

Microsoft is Finally Killing the Control Panel… Or Is It?  

Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to the Control Panel in favour of the Settings app. But is there more to this story than meets the eye?

A Fond Farewell to Microsoft Publisher

After a 33-year career, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Publisher will finally reach end of life status in October 2026.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Release Roundup: June & July 2024

Discover the latest and greatest updates for Microsoft Copilot released during June and July 2024. Includes the new “Catch-up” feature, AI-powered PDFs, and more.