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Using 7zip when Windows fails you

Posted by Paul Stephenson on May 9, 2024 11:35:23 AM

The native version of Windows Explorer may encounter difficulties displaying specific types of zipped folders, rest assured, there's an alternative solution available. We recommend utilizing 7zip, an efficient alternative that resolves these issues.

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SonicWall SSLVPN - Enhanced (SMA)

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Apr 2, 2024 02:42:51 PM

A VPN allows you to access resources on your office network from wherever you are. SonicWall NetExtender is a piece of software that can be installed on your laptop or desktop that initiates the VPN connection.

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Preparing for Cyber Essentials

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Jan 2, 2024 11:43:29 AM

This guide is intended to set out the process of preparation and gaining the Cyber Essentials and/or Essentials Plus certification.

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SonicWall SSLVPN - Standard

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Dec 12, 2023 05:14:12 PM

A VPN allows you to access resources on your office network from wherever you are. SonicWall NetExtender is a piece of software that can be installed on your laptop or desktop that initiates the VPN connection.

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Lend Me Your Ear

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Jul 28, 2023 10:21:40 AM

The move to remote working, using Teams for meetings and phone calls and softphones on the likes of 3CX and CNC CloudPhone have seen a meteoric rise in the need for a worthy headset.

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Reviewing 365 Phishing Reports

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Jul 10, 2023 04:32:48 PM

In this guide, we will cover how to view the 365 phishing reports as well how to check who has completed training if they have been caught out by a phishing simulation.

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Mailbox Housekeeping

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Jul 4, 2023 09:00:04 AM

In an age where so much communication is electronic it's easy to forget that your mailbox does have a finite size. Like a filing cabinet there is only so much you can store in it before it becomes full and you have to fillet out old documents to make way for newer ones.

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Microsoft 365 Email Encryption

Posted by Paul Stephenson on Jun 28, 2023 10:00:08 AM

Although many people don't realise it, an email is not a secure communication medium by default. Think of it like writing on a postcard and then posting it. Along it's journey to the recipient anyone can read the contents.

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How to setup a Microsoft 365 App Password

Posted by Paul Stephenson on May 26, 2023 02:30:13 PM

Some applications do not support Multi-factor authentication which can become a problem when Security Defaults or Conditional Access have been enabled on a Microsoft 365 tenant. To overcome this we can create App Passwords that can be used to connect to Microsoft 365 Services for a specific application. Here, we'll show how to create App Passwords for your account.

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Mobile Device Enrolment - iPhone

Posted by Paul Stephenson on May 5, 2023 11:58:39 AM

It’s quite normal to want to have access to email & your calendar on the move but what security considerations need to be taken into account to keep your personal data and company data separate?

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