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Microsoft and Google backup are not secure

Microsoft and Google backup are not secure

Did you know that the backup of your files made by Microsoft and Google are not secure? We all think that once we clicked 'save' that all our document and emails are safe. It is true to some extend as long as nothing goes wrong! Why? Well the reason is that should...

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Long passwords can still be compromised

Long passwords can still be compromised

It's long been the case with password security that longer is safer. But new research has revealed that even 15 character passwords can be cracked. The most common eight-character password compromised is... (you might want to sit down for this one) - password. Yes,...

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Microsoft Copilot is your new AI companion

Microsoft Copilot is your new AI companion

Have you heard of Microsoft Copilot? It’s an AI-powered intelligent assistant in Windows 11 that helps you get answers and inspirations from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration and helps you focus on the task at hand. Here are some of the benefits of...

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How to spot fake LinkedIn sales bots

How to spot fake LinkedIn sales bots

LinkedIn is a fantastic platform for professionals. Over 930 million members use it to connect, network and explore business opportunities. But with its growing popularity come some red flags. There has been an increase in fake LinkedIn sales bots, which impersonate...

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IT Backbone achieves ISO 27001 and 9001 accreditations

IT Backbone achieves ISO 27001 and 9001 accreditations

IT Backbone has achieved the ISO 27001 and 9001 certifications, signifying that the business has implemented internationally recognised standards for information security and quality management. The ISO 27001 certification is the international standard for...

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Microsoft and Samsung join up to improve work phone security

Microsoft and Samsung join up to improve work phone security

Have you ever had that awful sick panic, where you’ve gone through your pockets, your bag, your car, five times over, and you just can’t find your work phone? Devices themselves are replaceable of course; but it’s often what’s on the device that brings on that awful...

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Why managed IT support is essential for businesses

Why managed IT support is essential for businesses

Businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently and effectively. Every business needs to stay ahead of the game in terms of its technology infrastructure if it wants to keep up with the competition and meet customer needs. This is where managed IT support...

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Safeguard your business with managed IT support services

Safeguard your business with managed IT support services

As the world becomes more technologically advanced, businesses need to take the necessary steps to protect their digital assets, networks and intellectual property. Cybersecurity has become a top concern for businesses of all sizes as the number of cyber attacks...

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Proactive IT support: Preventing issues before they happen

Proactive IT support: Preventing issues before they happen

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses rely heavily on their IT infrastructure to operate efficiently and effectively. Any disruptions or downtime can have significant consequences, leading to productivity losses, customer dissatisfaction, and...

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Proactive tech: Unveiling the new era of managed IT support

Proactive tech: Unveiling the new era of managed IT support

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where businesses are more reliant on technology than ever before, the realm of IT support has undergone a transformative evolution. Welcome to the new era of managed IT support, where proactivity takes centre stage in ensuring...

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When tech meets tradition: Kent’s best IT support services

When tech meets tradition: Kent’s best IT support services

In the heart of the UK’s “Garden of England”, Kent boasts not just scenic landscapes but also a fusion of the modern and the traditional. As businesses in this historic county embrace technology to enhance their operations, the importance of reliable IT support cannot...

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How construction companies can leverage IT support

How construction companies can leverage IT support

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, the adoption of information technology (IT) support has emerged as a pivotal catalyst for driving efficiency, innovation, and growth. The clinking of tools and the hum of heavy machinery now harmonise with...

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Speed up your iPhone right now

Speed up your iPhone right now

Everyone’s used to using their phones anytime, day or night, and we expect ours to run at lightning speed. Phones can slow down over time, but you might not know that they can also slow down when the storage fills up. In less than a minute, you can check out whether...

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Why your business needs IT support

Why your business needs IT support

If you’re running a business, you know how important technology is to your daily operations. But what happens when your technology doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to? IT problems can be a major headache for business owners, taking time and resources away from your...

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Efficiency unleashed: The power of proactive IT support

Efficiency unleashed: The power of proactive IT support

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency is key. As a business owner, you want to ensure that your company is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. This is where proactive IT support comes in. Proactive IT support is the key to preventing IT...

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Strengthening your communication with IT support

Strengthening your communication with IT support

Working with your outsourced IT support team can be complicated and frustrating if you are not used to the process. However, having an established relationship with your IT support team is key to ensuring that you get the best possible service. Here are some tips on...

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3 must-haves for quality IT support services

3 must-haves for quality IT support services

If you’re looking for an external IT support service, it can be difficult to know where to start. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. To make the process easier, here are three must-have qualities to look for in an IT support team that will...

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IT technical support: streamline your access to finance

IT technical support: streamline your access to finance

As technology continues to revolutionise the banking industry, financial institutions are expanding access to financing for small businesses. In particular, with IT technical support, these companies can tap into new sources of funding and limit their dependence on...

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The day of reckoning: when to replace your outdated computer

The day of reckoning: when to replace your outdated computer

Ah, the joys of computer ownership Just when you thought your trusty machine would last forever, it starts to slow down, glitch out and drive you absolutely nuts. Don’t worry, you’re not alone when it comes to needing to replace an outdated computer. Since nearly 93%...

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Does your old computer give you resting Grinch face?

Does your old computer give you resting Grinch face?

Treat yo’elf to a shiny new PC this Christmas As long as it’s updated and maintained, the average PC is expected to last three years. If you already had your current PC when Game of Thrones finished, or before Toy Story 4 was showing in cinemas,...

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Black Friday or Hack Friday?

Black Friday or Hack Friday?

With Black Friday just a few days away, it’s estimated that UK consumers will spend a staggering £3.95 billion this year over Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The average spend per person this year over the weekend is predicted to be a little under...

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Is your business making these cyber security mistakes?

Is your business making these cyber security mistakes?

It feels like every day we’re being warned about a new threat to our cyber security, doesn’t it? That’s for good reason. Last year, ransomware attacks alone affected 73% of UK businesses. And the cost of cyber-crime is estimated to hit $10.5 trillion by 2025,...

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Three new Teams features to look forward to

Three new Teams features to look forward to

The use of Microsoft Teams has just exploded in the last few years, and it now boasts 270 million people using it every month. Of course, it was the right tool at the right time when we all rushed to working from home at the start of the pandemic. But the growth of...

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Businesses are spending more on IT this year

Businesses are spending more on IT this year

As a business owner or manager, you know how important good IT is. Your business couldn’t function without it. Your IT isn’t just about computers and data. It’s everything from your phone system, to your printers, to where you access your documents. And that’s without...

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Passwords on a Post-It

Passwords on a Post-It

Password123 The age-old joke of seeing passwords like Password123 written down on Post-It notes should be a thing of the past. But it may surprise you to discover that this is still a pretty common occurrence. Whether you use the same passwords for all logins, or you...

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IT Backbone has joined CompTIA

IT Backbone has joined CompTIA as a corporate member, to connect with a global community dedicated to IT professionals, innovation and training in technology. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5...

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Copy and paste spoiler alert

Copy and paste spoiler alert

Pasting as plain text is coming!  Copying and pasting in Windows can drive you crazy when the formatting messes up your documents. Soon you’ll be able to paste as plain text, in the major feature update for this year, which is expected in the winter. When the...

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Slow PC? This might be why

Slow PC? This might be why

Too many programs are running Many programs can run in the background, without you realising it. Programs you no longer use, or programs you use only for specific tasks or occasions can mean that they use up RAM and slow PCs. Click on the System Tray in the...

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What colour hat is the next hacker wearing?

What colour hat is the next hacker wearing?

Hackers are well known as the bad guys. They steal individuals’ private data, identity and money, and can disrupt or even destroy companies’ entire operations and infrastructure. Recent successful cyber attacks by hackers include Colonial Pipeline in the...

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Did you know that Windows 10 has MANY keyboard shortcuts?

Did you know that Windows 10 has MANY keyboard shortcuts?

Which ones do you use day to day? The Windows key first appeared in 1994; in Windows 95, it performed basic tasks like opening the start menu and minimising open windows. XP saw the addition of the classic favourite shortcut, locking your desktop, and since then,...

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How to engage non-IT employees in IT security

How to engage non-IT employees in IT security

One challenge we often hear about from clients is the struggle to engage and interest staff throughout companies in IT security, especially those employees in non-technical roles. From small, local businesses through to large, multinational corporations, and...

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1.5 million homes in the UK don’t have internet access

1.5 million homes in the UK don’t have internet access

Recent research by Ofcom has discovered that the proportion of UK homes without the internet has fallen from 11% to 6% between March 2020 and March 2021. This is a significant reduction, but it still means that around 1.5 million UK homes are without...

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How to create a strong password in 2 minutes

How to create a strong password in 2 minutes

The rise of cybercrime is now a major concern for organisations of all sizes across the world, with the cybercrime industry rising in value to $1 trillion in 2020. This will only continue to rise, as the number of devices connected increases. Creating secure passwords...

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Our top 5 books for World Book Day

Our top 5 books for World Book Day

Today is World Book Day, and its positive and powerful messages about the benefits of reading continues this year, despite lockdown. There are 12 new children's books that can be bought for just £1, which is a great way for children to read new books with just a...

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IT Backbone renews Cyber Essentials accreditation

Cyber Essentials is a simple but effective Government-backed tool that organisations use to demonstrate their commitment to cyber security and protect them against the most common types of cyber security threats. IT Backbone has successfully renewed our Cyber...

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Should you opt for a cloud IT infrastructure?

Should you opt for a cloud IT infrastructure?

Moving IT infrastructures to a cloud-based solution over using a traditional on-premise solution More and more IT infrastructures are moving to the cloud, to make them flexible and scalable. Using a cloud solution has a number of benefits, and the good news is that...

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Interesting online events this week

Interesting online events this week

If you're looking to liven up the cold, dark evenings during lockdown, check out Meetup.com, which has a lot of interesting and varied online events running. Here are a selection of free and paid events being held during this working week which we think are worth...

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Top 5 free apps to help you work from home

Top 5 free apps to help you work from home

With around a quarter of the UK working from home since the outbreak of Covid-19, many people are by now pretty familiar with the tips and tricks they can use to improve their home working environment and efficiency. Here are our top 5 free apps to help make working...

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IT Services in Kent

IT Services in Kent

Professional IT Services Across Kent IT support involves designing, managing, improving, and delivering IT services by an organisation to the end-users. IT Backbone is among the most respected and trusted names in IT management and IT support services in Kent, having...

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Top 3 Cloud Computing Services & Solutions  

Top 3 Cloud Computing Services & Solutions  

Top 3 Cloud Computing Services & Solutions In 2020 Are you looking to revolutionise the way your business works? Drive down costs and increase productivity and efficiency with our cloud computing solutions.  Experience the beauty of being able to work from any...

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Stay Ahead Of The Game: Professional IT Support Services

Stay Ahead Of The Game: Professional IT Support Services

Professional & Reliable IT Support Services Servicing businesses in Kent, London, the South East and across the UK Is your business ready to stand out from the pack? Let us help you to stay ahead of the game with our wide range of professional and modern IT...

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Cloud infrastructure benefits and considerations

Cloud infrastructure benefits and considerations

Moving your organisation’s IT infrastructure from a traditional on-premise solution to a cloud-based solution is becoming more cost-effective. Businesses today are adapting their IT infrastructure to become more flexible and scalable rather than using the traditional...

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Latest Ransomware Attack: Travelex

Latest Ransomware Attack: Travelex

Travelex has become the latest high-profile victim of ransomware, and what can you do to protect your organisation from suffering a similar fate? On New Years Day 2020, cybercriminals launched a ransomware attack on Travelex. Travelex is a foreign exchange company...

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Four types of phishing attacks you should be aware of

Four types of phishing attacks you should be aware of

With advancements in technology, hackers are becoming more convincing and sophisticated in their approach to targeting you with phishing attacks. Before we start explaining the risks of phishing attacks, lets first look at what phishing attacks are and how they impact...

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Email Security Best Practices

Email Security Best Practices

Email still remains one of the most successful routes for cyber-attackers, and 90% of successful cyber attacks are down to human error. Businesses of all sizes with varying budgets typically have some form of cybersecurity protection whether it be antivirus,...

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Cybersecurity Tips: Strong Complex Passwords

Cybersecurity Tips: Strong Complex Passwords

Strong passwords are no longer good enough. You need a strong, complex password that ideally contains a series of letters, numbers and special characters. The rate in which cyber-attacks occur is becoming all too common. Businesses and individuals need to keep...

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