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Computer Security 101: How to Keep Your PC (or Mac) Safe for Work

In this guide to personal computer security 101, you’ll learn exactly how to keep your computer safe and secure – especially if you’ve been working from home. Of course, we won’t pick sides, so whether you’re on Windows or Mac, we’ve got you covered.

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Why Your Business Might Want to Switch to Microsoft 365 Before October 2020

If your business is still using a standalone version of Microsoft Office, and not Microsoft 365, you might want to consider making the switch soon. Why? Because, after October 13th 2020, Microsoft is making some changes which might affect the way you connect to important cloud services. Learn more in our detailed guide to all of the upcoming changes.

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Feature Focus: Together Mode, Dynamic View, (and More) for Microsoft Teams

As the battle for supremacy in the digital workspace rages, Microsoft has ramped up its updates for Microsoft Teams. In this edition of Feature Focus, we’ll explore the newest features announced in July 2020: Together Mode, Dynamic View, and several other small updates.

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7 Reasons to Switch Your IT Provider (And Why It Isn’t as Scary as You Might Think)

Switching your IT provider can seem like a daunting prospect – especially if you’ve been with your existing provider for a long time. But the process might actually be a lot quicker, and easier, than you might think. Here are 7 reasons you should consider taking a fresh look at your IT with Get Support.

Microsoft Fluid Framwork: Collaboration

The Microsoft Fluid Framework: The Future of the Digital Workplace?

Microsoft has already changed the face of the digital workplace with Microsoft Teams. Now, they’ve set their sights a little higher with a cross-application, real-time collaboration tool known as the Microsoft Fluid Framework. Here’s everything you need to know about Fluid.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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