Microsoft Teams phishing: why suspicious messages are no longer just an email problem
Spot Microsoft Teams phishing, fake IT support and suspicious external chats. Practical security checks for UK small businesses and schools, beyond MFA alone.
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Microsoft 365 Baseline Security Mode: should your business switch it on?
Microsoft 365 Baseline Security Mode brings important security controls into one place. Learn what it protects, what could be affected and how to introduce it safely.
How to connect a laptop to a Prowise or Optoma interactive screen
A practical guide to connecting a Windows laptop to a Prowise or Optoma interactive display using USB-C, HDMI, USB touch or wireless casting.
Interactive screen not working? Fix picture, sound and touch problems
Troubleshoot common Prowise and Optoma interactive screen problems including no picture, no sound, failed touch control and wireless casting issues.
How to build a simple Raspberry Pi digital sign for a school or business
Turn a Raspberry Pi and display into a simple information screen for a school reception, waiting area, office or workshop using kiosk mode.
Android work phone security: checks every business should make
A practical Android work phone security checklist covering updates, screen locks, Play Protect, lost devices, work profiles and mobile management.
Exchange Online is retiring EWS: check your connected Microsoft 365 applications now
Microsoft has started retiring Exchange Web Services in Exchange Online. Learn how to identify affected applications and prevent disruption.
Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice authentication: what Microsoft 365 users need to do
Microsoft will retire its own SMS and voice authentication service in 2027. Learn the dates, who is affected and how to prepare Microsoft 365 users for passkeys.
School technology in 2027: what the DfE standards mean for the year ahead
What schools should plan for in 2027 as they work towards the DfE digital and technology standards for governance, cyber security, filtering and infrastructure.
Microsoft 365 security checklist for small businesses and schools
A practical Microsoft 365 security checklist covering MFA, administrator accounts, email protection, sharing, devices, backups, auditing and incident response.
The benefits of Microsoft 365, SharePoint and OneDrive sync in education
A practical guide to using Microsoft 365, SharePoint and OneDrive sync in schools, including collaboration, offline access, security and rollout advice.
September 2026 Windows update problems: what businesses and schools should check now
Microsoft has confirmed Remote Desktop, File History and USB audio issues after September 2026 Windows updates. Learn what to check and how to update safely.
What is exposed to the internet? A practical security check for businesses and schools
Check whether routers, firewalls, VPNs, CCTV systems and other devices are unnecessarily exposed to the internet and learn how to secure them.
Microsoft support deadline: check Office 2021 and Windows 11 24H2 before 13 October
Office 2021 and Windows 11 24H2 reach end of support on 13 October 2026. Learn what UK businesses and schools should check now.
Cyber Essentials 2026: the checks businesses can no longer leave until the end
The practical Cyber Essentials changes now affecting new assessments, including MFA, 14-day security updates and clearer scoping.
Windows 10 support has ended: what businesses should do now
A practical plan for finding remaining Windows 10 computers, deciding what can be upgraded and reducing the risk of unsupported devices.
A phishing email reached an employee: what should happen next?
Clear first actions for suspected phishing, including what to do when a link was opened, credentials were entered or a payment was requested.
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