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What’s new in Microsoft 365 – August 2022
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – July 2022
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read more5 reasons you should send links instead of attachments
Blog
Sending files as attachments is still the most commonly used method of file sharing, despite the file limitations and security risks.
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – June 2022
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreCould EDR be the end of anti-virus?
Blog
The integration of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is forecast to increase significantly over the next few years.
Read moreIndustries most at risk of a cyber attack
Articles
Read the predictions for the industries most at risk of a cyber attack in 2023. Could your business be in danger?
Open PDFStrengthen your password security with these tips
Infographic
It’s essential to recognise importance of using a strong password to protect your data. We also think it’s important to be aware of the benefits of reducing the amount you rely solely on a password.
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – May 2022
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreStaying protected against holiday scams
Blog
The travel industry is predicting a huge surge in holiday bookings this year as COVID-19 restrictions relax. To a cyber criminal, this has money signs written all over it!
Read moreOur Easter Competition has arrived!
Blog
Fancy being the lucky winner of some brand new Apple AirPods?
Read more10 steps towards bulletproof cyber security
Articles, Blog
Understand your organisation risks, implement appropriate mitigations and prepare for cyber security incidents.
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – March 2022
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read more5 ways to stay protected when using public WiFi
Blog
Public WiFi is the perfect attack vector for a cyber criminal, here’s how to protect yourself!
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – February 2022
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreMajor changes to Cyber Essentials
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Cyber Essentials announces first major update in years!
Read moreCyber Security Checklist 2022
Blog
A cyber security checklist makes it easier to protect your business from cyber criminals, using a set of procedures, standards, policies and controls.
Read moreTop 10 Gifts for Tech Lovers
Blog
Technology related gifts are topping the searches this year, and with millions of products on the market, it’s hard to choose favourites.
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Christmas opening hours
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We are pleased to announce our Christmas opening hours!
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – December 2021
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreKeeping your data safe on Black Friday weekend
Blog
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, many of us are preparing to splash the cash and secure some bargains!
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – November 2021
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreA chat with our cyber security expert
Blog
Today we sat down with Oscar, one of LAN Support’s IT technicians, also known as our very own cyber security expert!
Read moreThe 3 scariest cyber attacks of all time
Blog
It’s Halloween! Do you know what that means? It’s time to talk about some of the scariest cyber attacks of all time.
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – October 2021
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read more6 ways to spot a phishing email
Infographic
Phishing attacks are one of the most common forms of cyber attack, and unfortunately it’s very easy to fall victim to these tricks!
Read moreWe’re Hiring! – Administrative Coordinator
Company news
Are you a passionate, confident individual looking for a chance to work within a thriving office environment?
Read moreWhat’s new in Microsoft 365 – September 2021
Blog
Check out the newest updates coming to Microsoft 365 this month!
Read moreCheck out these Microsoft Word keyboard hacks
Infographic
Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software, with millions of users worldwide.
Read morePOWERPOINT: Use 3D models in your slides
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips, Video
It’s time to ditch the clip art in your PowerPoint presentations. Here’s how to insert 3D models directly into your slides and take your presentations to the next level.
View top tip videoPOWERPOINT: Turn a Word document into a PowerPoint
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips, Video
Have you ever needed to make a PowerPoint presentation based on a Word doc? Don’t waste hours cutting and pasting. Instead use our next-level PowerPoint tip to automatically turn your Word document into a presentation. Here’s how.
View top tip videoPOWERPOINT: Make everything symmetrical
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips, Video
If you want all the elements of your PowerPoint slide to line up, but don’t want to spend ages moving them about and trying to make them symmetrical, this video is for you. We show you how to make everything line up perfectly, in just a few clicks.
View top tip videoPOWERPOINT: Send the fonts in your presentation
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips, Video
You’ve created the perfect PowerPoint presentation… only for it to look terrible when it’s opened by someone who doesn’t have the same fonts. Now your slides can look perfect on any device. Here’s how.
View top tip videoPOWERPOINT: Create and insert screen recordings
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips, Video
A video’s worth a thousand PowerPoint slides for communicating information. In this video, we show you how to create and insert screen recordings directly into your slides.
View top tip videoPOWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips, Video
When you’re presenting in PowerPoint, how do you focus the audience’s attention? In this video we show you how to quickly change the standard pointer, so everyone’s attention stays exactly where you want it.
View top tip videoPOWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides
MS PowerPoint, Top Tips
If you want to create a PowerPoint presentation that will impress, consider adding sound. Music, sound effects and audio files can make your presentation stand out. It’s a lot simpler than you think.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Turn numbers into money with one click
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
If you’re using Excel to track budgets or other financial data, it can be helpful to have your currency symbol alongside the numbers. Here’s how to turn numbers into money, with just one click.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Do super-fast sums without formulas
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
Excel is great for calculations with formulas. But if you find your head spinning trying to remember how they work, we have the ultimate Excel hack for you. This video shows you how to do super-fast sums without formulas.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Speed up typing
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
Do you find yourself typing duplicate words or numbers into Excel? You can speed up this process by using the clever Flash Fill feature. It’ll save you from typing out the same info multiple times. Here’s how to use it.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Instantly see all data in columns & rows
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
Sometimes in an Excel document the column sizes need to be adjusted so you can see the data clearly. Rather than trying to change all the column and row sizes manually, we show you how to do it in just a few clicks.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Get to the top row without scrolling
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
If your Excel document is very long, it can take a lot of scrolling to get back to the top. Find out how to do it quickly, without moving the mouse or endless scrolling. It’s a shortcut you’ll use over and over.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Easily zoom in and out
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
When you’re looking at data in Excel, make sure you’re looking at the bigger (or smaller) picture by using the Zoom functions. This video shows you how to zoom in and out easily.
View top tip videoEXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling
MS Excel, Top Tips, Video
Excel is great for looking at lots of data, but when you can’t see the column or row headers, you have to scroll back and forth to check what the data means. Did you know there’s a great time saver which can lock the headers in place? Here’s how to do it.
View top tip videoTEAMS: Stop the pings with Do Not Disturb mode
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
If you’re finding it difficult to get your work done due to constant interruptions, then you need the Teams equivalent of a closed door. Here’s how to turn on Do Not Disturb and silence the pings.
View top tips videoTEAMS: Send messages without breaking workflow
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
The messaging facility in Teams is great, but it can break your concentration and flow. In this video, we show you a different way to use messages without having to leave the screen you’re working on.
View top tips videoTEAMS: Quickly turn off your camera during a call
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
Have you ever been on an important Teams call, only to be interrupted by your children or pets in the background? We’ve used a famous viral video moment to demonstrate how to quickly turn off your camera.
View top tip videoTEAMS: Quickly mute your mic during a call
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
How many Teams calls are interrupted by random noises? This really simple shortcut shows how to quickly mute your mic, so your co-workers don’t have to listen to every cough, sneeze or dog bark.
View top tip videoTEAMS: Only allow interruptions from your boss
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
Everyone needs time to work free from interruptions. But what if your boss is trying to contact you? This video shows you how to use Priority Access to block everyone except your boss.
View top tip videoTEAMS: Master ALL the shortcuts
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
Shortcuts are great, but only if you know about them. Use this handy tip to see all Teams shortcuts in one place. It’ll change the way you use Teams.
View top tip videoTEAMS: Look like you are in one room
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
Remote working is great, but you can still miss that ‘together’ feeling when you’re on a Teams call. Here’s how to make it look like you’re all in the same room.
View top tip videoTEAMS: Change your background on a video call
MS Teams, Top Tips, Video
Got a video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? Did you know you can blur your background or change it entirely in Teams? Here’s how to make your backdrop look professional, without having to do any tidying.
View top tip videoWORD: Start a new document quicker
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
If you find yourself copying or overwriting old documents, you need to start using templates. Here’s how to create, save and open them.
View top tips videoWORD: Print mass personal letters
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
If you have a lot of letters to send and want to personalise them, this video is for you. Learn how to insert personal information, merge and print multiple letters from just one document.
View top tip videoWORD: Do mass personal emailing
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
Did you know you can send mass personal emails from within Word? Here’s how to make multiple emails look personal to every recipient, without having to leave your document.
View top tip videosWORD: Insert chunks of text with short codes
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
Always typing the same information into Word documents? Save time and get it right by using short codes. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Here’s how to set them up.
View top tips videoWORD: Insert chunks of text with a click in Microsoft Word
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
If you use Word a lot, you’re probably typing in the same information again and again and again. Save time by using the Auto Text function. Let us show you how.
View top tip videoMS WORD: Get rid of the annoying welcome screen
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
The Word welcome screen is great… the first time. Did you know you can skip it every time you open Word, so you can get straight to work? Here’s how to do that.
View top tip videoWORD: Do whatever you want with one click
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
If you spend a lot of time searching through menus and tools in Word, then your life is about to become a lot easier. Here’s how to create your own Quick Access Toolbar, so you can get to the tools and settings you use most often with just one click.
View top tip videoWORD: Concentrate and type more
MS Word, Top Tips, Video
Sometimes when you’re writing an important Word document, it’s too easy to be distracted by all the menus and buttons. Did you know you can remove the clutter from Word and put it into Focus mode… with just one click? Here’s how.
View top tip videoWhat is dark mode and should you be using it?
Blog
Have you heard of dark mode? Dark mode can be used on several user interfaces, such as smartphones and laptops.
Read moreKeeping your Microsoft account safe
Blog
Check out these tips to keep your account safe, make it easier to recover and strengthen it against possible cyberattacks.
Read more5 things you should know about an Office 365 backup
Blog
Office 365 backups really are an essential part of your IT security, but how much do you know about them?
Read moreUsecure – the automated cyber awareness solution
Articles
How can your employees make safer everyday security decisions?
Read moreWhat is shadow IT?
Blog
Shadow IT is hardware, software and applications that are downloaded without the knowledge or consent of the IT department.
Read moreThe deep web VS the dark web
Blog
Most people have heard of the dark web, but have you heard of the deep web?
Read more8 things that could be slowing down your Wi-Fi
Blog
There’s nothing more frustrating than slow internet, and it always happens when you are right in the middle of something!
Read moreWe’re hiring! – apply to join our IT support team
Company news
We are keen to recruit a pro-active IT apprentice with a can-do, mature attitude towards their work.
Read moreWhat is malware?
Blog
Malware is a blanket term for a malicious piece of software, such as a virus, worm, ransomware, spyware and more. These programs are used by cybercriminals to cause destruction and steal your sensitive data.
Read moreHack 2 – Man In The Middle
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Hack 3 – ETERNALBLUE
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Hack 1 – Email Ransomware
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3 ways to spot a hacker in your system
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Ever wondered how you are supposed to know if a hacker has made their way into your system. Follow these three tips to help you spot them.
Go to videoWhy should you switch to the cloud?
Blog
Cloud storage has become the most convenient and efficient way to store data, and there are loads of different service providers available.
Read moreThe increasing threat of ransomware to small businesses
Blog
It has been revealed that in the past year 46% of SME’s have relaxed a few areas of their cybersecurity system, this is likely due to the increased number of people working from home.
Read more5 quick tricks to make your computer run faster
Blog
Having a slow computer seems to be a very common problem and can be extremely frustrating! We all know the struggle of trying to get a job done quickly and your system makes it 10x harder to complete.
Read moreThe top 10 WORST data breaches of all time
Infographic
Here’s a list of the top ten worst data breaches, ranging from social media platforms to banks.
Read moreHow passwords are cracked
Infographic
Once a hacker works out your password, all of your personal data will be at risk. Believe it or not, it’s much easier than you think! Here are the most common ways for a cyber criminal to gain access to this information.
Read moreWhat happens to your information after a data breach?
Blog
Data breaches happen all the time to both well-known, corporate organisations, and small, independent businesses.
Read moreBloatware can damage your system
Video
What is Cyber Essentials certification?
Blog
Cyber Essentials certification is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme. It increases employee awareness of cybercrime activities and helps businesses protect themselves against an attack.
Read moreWhy should you invest in IT support?
Blog
Every company is going to need an element of IT support, it is a necessity.
Read moreNine keyboard hacks that speed up your productivity
Infographic
Learning and using keyboard hacks is a great way to enhance your Windows experience. Although they can be hard to remember, it soon becomes a habit and can really speed up productivity.
Read moreMicrosoft 365 enhancements for Mac users
Blog
Microsoft are always looking for new ways to enhance their user experience, especially due to the massive increase in the amount of time we are spending on our laptops, working remotely and trying to connect regularly with our colleagues.
Read moreWhat’s coming to Microsoft Teams in 2021?
Blog
Throughout 2020, Microsoft have introduced several new features to help businesses operate remotely during the pandemic.
Read moreChristmas 2020 opening hours
Company news
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! These are our opening hours for the next couple of weeks.
Read moreWhat’s new on the Teams phone app?
Blog
Microsoft are constantly improving their services, making sure they work equally as well on every device type. A service may work fantastically on your laptop but could be slightly awkward to use on your phone. This month, there are several updates from Teams that are being transferred over to the Teams phone app.
Read moreO365 Monitoring Booklet
Articles
Data Security
Articles
Why every business is under dual attack from both hackers and government…
Download (PDF)Email Hijack
Articles
How hackers break into your email to plunder your business bank account.
Download (PDF)Cyber Essentials: A Jargon Free Guide
Articles
Cyber Essentials is the government-backed cyber accreditation scheme that sets out a standard baseline for cyber security.
Download (PDF)60 minute Security Challenge
Video
Intro to Microsoft Teams
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The Covid scams that steal your data
Video
There have been some shocking online scams in the last 6 months. As cyber-criminals have taken advantage of the global pandemic. We don’t want your business to be caught out. So our new video shows you the scams you and your team should watch out for – both at work, and at home.
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