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What’s The Best Way to Organise Desktop Appearance on your Computer? Our 7 Tips for a Productivity Boost.
Getting the latest software and the fastest hardware are not the only way of improving your productivity on a computer. An often overlooked strategy is to do something as simple as to organise

Should We Use “Bossware” to Track Remote Employees? (Pros & Cons)
If you’re an employer that’s worried about your employees’ productivity levels while working from home, you’re not alone. Recent research indicates that staff oversight and productivity management are the biggest remote working concerns for Australian employers.

Is Your Data Secure? 8 Best Practices for Vetting Cybersecurity Vendors
An effective way to bolster your business’s data security is to work with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or I.T. Service Provider (ITSP). They address network vulnerabilities to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting them.

Microsoft Edge Chromium vs Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer was an incredibly inadequate browser, so the introduction of Microsoft Edge Chromium was an immediate improvement. The initial reception was slow however, in 2020 a momentous switch to using Googles

Creating an IT Compliance Policy – The 7 Things You Need to Consider
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Conducting business operations in the digital world is prone to security risks. Mitigating them would be impossible if you don’t have an IT compliance policy. Setting up a robust IT compliance policy

What Are the Biggest Cyber Security Mistakes Businesses Make?
When you think of a data breach, your mind might conjure up the image of a hooded figure, hunched over a supercomputer, armed with dangerous levels of intelligence and hacking powers. While some

8 Underused Office 365 Tools To Boost Productivity At Work
There are numerous suites of apps that can help you boost productivity at work. One of them is Office 365, which features an array of underappreciated tools. Office 365 has helped millions of

Application Whitelisting – What You Need to Know
Security concerns are an ever-present reality and organisations need to balance them with the usability of their software. Application whitelisting is one method of achieving that balance without sacrificing either. Connected Platforms is

Benefits of Cloud Migration – The 7 Business Benefits of Moving to the Cloud
Cloud migration has been front and centre of the global shift to remote working. There are several tangible benefits of cloud migration, but as a small business owner your concerns will be specific

5 Steps for Creating a Business Continuity Plan – Being Prepared for the Unexpected
Is your business prepared for the unexpected? Do you know how your business will respond when facing unexpected circumstances? By creating a business continuity plan, you’ll be better prepared to act and safeguard your

4 Technology Resolutions to Help Your Company Flourish in 2022
The New Year. It’s a time for reflection and preparation: taking stock of what your business has achieved, what you’d like to do better, and making plans for how to move forward. As

What is Microsoft Todo
Having an efficient to-do application to manage your tasks at work helps keep you organised and on schedule. A to-do list is an effective way to organise tasks and keep you focused on

