Windows Server 2016 End of Support: What UK Businesses Need to Do
Microsoft's last security update for Windows Server 2016 is due on 12 January 2027. What end of support means, the risks, the options and a timeline from now.
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Planning, budgeting, productivity and day-to-day tips for running IT in a small business.
Your 2026 UK Privacy Checklist and the Data (Use and Access) Act
The Data (Use and Access) Act’s main changes are now in force, including a new duty to handle data protection complaints. Here’s what changed and what to check.
How to Create an IT Roadmap for a Small Business (With an Example)
An IT roadmap turns “we should probably sort that out” into a plan with dates and a budget. Six steps to build one, and a sample 12-month roadmap for a small business.
Collecting Data With Microsoft Forms: A UK GDPR Checklist
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Buying Business Tech in the Black Friday Sales: A UK Guide
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How Smart IT Boosts Employee Morale and Keeps Your Best People
Picture someone in the middle of a presentation, with the room (or Zoom) fully engaged, when their laptop freezes. You can almost hear the collective…
How Much Storage Does a Business Laptop or Phone Need?
For most office staff whose files live in Microsoft 365, a 256 GB laptop is plenty. Here’s when to buy more, and how to free up space on what you’ve got.
8 Ways to Organise Your Work Devices for Productivity
Small changes to how files, email, notifications and passwords are set up save time every day, and most of them also make your business more secure.
Getting Rid of Old IT Equipment Responsibly: 11 Steps for UK Offices
Old laptops and phones hold data and hazardous materials. Eleven steps to get rid of them responsibly, from wiping data properly to UK WEEE and duty of care rules.
Workplace Tech Trends: What Changed Since 2024 and What Matters Now
AI and hybrid work became normal. Web3 and virtual reality mostly didn’t reach the office. Here’s what changed, and what a UK small business should plan for next.
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