Elephants never forget
Elephants never forget …. but do you? In the era before mobile phones, you would commit all the phone numbers you needed to memory and keep a stock of small change to make calls from the ubiquitous red telephone boxes.
Are you *completely* up to date?
You know that cyber security is *the* hot topic in the world of IT. You have implemented a range of protection measures – anti-spam, anti-virus, multi factor authentication – you know the drill. You have undertaken cyber awareness training and
Should you be using Single Sign On?
Have you noticed a new option cropping up recently on your familiar login screens? Alongside the usual username and password prompts, you may have an invitation to use Single Sign On. What is Single Sign On? Basically, it is what
Christmas won’t be Christmas without a quiz
Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents according to Jo March in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Which traditions are sacrosanct to your Christmas? Delicious food, excellent company, carol concerts or perhaps a seasonal quiz? If you are looking for
MFA is for life, not just for business
What could be more adorable than a fluffy bundle of energy and licks – aka a puppy? Surely the perfect family Christmas present? But what made perfect sense on 25th December can quickly grow into an overwhelming responsibility. Animal rescue
Test Your Gullibility
Have you ever seen the Punch cartoon “Test Your Gullibility?” A very complacent gentleman is walking up to a quiz machine with his arm outstretched ready to place his penny in the slot. The machine has an illuminated banner “Test
Is MFA worth the hassle?
You have succeeded in finding a parking space, you have the right app installed to make a payment and you click to pay the £1.50 fee, but what’s this? The dreaded request to enter the 6-digit code which will be
File names – why length matters
Back in the pre-internet age (the 1980s to be exact) I had a job temping in the management offices of a local manufacturer. The room was furnished with a series of large, dark grey metal filing cabinets and, on the
Should you trust your smart speaker?
In those far-off times before the internet, how would you go about finding help with a household issue? In all probability, you would have reached for the Yellow Pages directory which listed local tradespeople, giving prominence to those who invested
Mobile Device Security Best Practices for Your Business
While remote and hybrid work environments are beneficial, it’s important to take precautions to protect sensitive business data on employee devices. Follow these mobile device security best practices to maximise protection against cybersecurity threats and minimise the risk of falling
Sometimes you just had to be there!
What has the humble biscuit tin got to do with IT support? You will just have to read on to find out! (Clue – it is not to make sure you have a stock of treats for when your friendly
Why HR professionals should think about IT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvRROLrKx7M&t=67s Would you ever re-read a novel? Some authors are worth a second look, and you will be rewarded with fresh insights on your return visit. When you first read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice you are drawn into looking