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Don't Let Cyber Nightmares Haunt You: A Halloween Guide to IT Security
As the shadows lengthen and the pumpkins glow, Halloween reminds us that not all monsters hide under the bed—some lurk in our inboxes, networks, and outdated software. This spooky season, while you're dodging ghosts and goblins, make sure you're also warding off the digital ghouls that threaten your business. October isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s also National Cyber Security Month , making it the perfect time to raise awareness and reinforce good habits across your
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Microsoft 365 October Updates
Introducing Microsoft 365 Companion Apps: A Smarter Way to Work Microsoft has just unveiled a new suite of Microsoft 365 Companion Apps — lightweight, taskbar-integrated tools designed to streamline your daily workflow and boost productivity. These apps are now rolling out to Windows 11 devices and will be automatically installed for users with Microsoft 365 desktop apps. What Are Companion Apps? The suite includes three powerful tools: People App, File App, & Calendar App .
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Securing Your Business with VPN: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's digital age, securing your business's online activities is more critical than ever. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This article explores how VPNs work, their benefits, and why your business should consider using one to protect sensitive information and ensure secure remote access.
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Understanding the Dell Data Breach: A Closer Look
In a concerning development for digital security, Dell has recently notified its customers of a significant data breach. This incident...
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The Power of Digital Signage
Digital signage can be found almost anywhere in the modern world, it allows businesses the freedom to display content in many different...
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How can the right CCTV & Access Control system transform your business?
As new technology is consistently emerging, businesses have begun to rethink their security strategies to keep up with these changes....
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How can Smart Buildings contribute to sustainability
A Smart Building (often referred to as ‘buildings of the future’) can be defined as a building that uses sophisticated automated...
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How to choose the right hardware for your business
Having the correct hardware suitable for your business has become crucial as your IT infrastructure is fundamental in simplifying your...
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Women in technology
At Total IT we pride ourselves on being a diverse company, with over half of our team being women. We are so proud of the amazingly...
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How can VoIP help your building or business?
With On premise PBX technology becoming obsolete due to the upcoming PSTN/ISDN Switch off announced from BT (Find out more info on the...
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WiFi Security Guide
WiFi security within buildings is becoming increasingly crucial as wireless connections can be liabilities if you don’t take the...
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From us to you this Christmas: Our teams top 10 IT tips
We asked 10 team members at Total IT to tell their favourite IT tip they have picked up over the years and we want to share these tips...
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5 benefits to outsourcing your printing maintenance
Maintaining printers can be a tedious job for most, outsourcing your printing maintenance means that you have an expert team to help with...
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5 Social engineering attacks and best practices to avoid them
What is a social engineering attack? Social engineering is the term used for a range of malicious activities that are carried out through...
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Make property management easier by outsourcing your IT
IT Support services refers to technologically related solutions and assistance, this support is provided by IT industry experts. As a...
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The evolution of Smart buildings… Past, Present & Future
A Smart Building (often referred to as 'buildings of the future') can be defined as a building that uses sophisticated automated...
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Internet over the years
How would we survive in the modern day without WiFi? From online shopping to staying connected with team members when WFH, it is used by...
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Is Artificial Intelligence a solution to organisations data protection challenges?
What is Artificial Intelligence? AI is the process by which software or machinery mimic human intelligence and behaviours and allows for...
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Data backup and storage trends to look out for in 2022
The growth of data has sky rocketed in recent years, with recent predictions showing that the data industry will probably hit a valuation of
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Is your IT sustainable?
Would you consider your business as sustainable?
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