Increasing productivity with windows shortcut keys
Windows shortcut keys are one of the most powerful tools at our disposal for increasing productivity. They allow us to perform common tasks quickly and efficiently, without the need to navigate through menus or use the mouse. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most useful Windows shortcut keys that you can use to […]
Why Your Business needs a Strategic IT Support Partner
Why your UK business needs a strategic IT support partner like First Stop IT Information technology (IT) has become an integral part of modern business operations. From managing data and facilitating communication to automating workflows and enhancing productivity, IT plays a critical role in the success of any UK business. However, managing IT can be […]
Future Success Depends on Making Your Business Earthquake Proof
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity No matter the size of your business, you will know that testing times are inevitable. You have no doubt already experienced operational difficulties as in the past and you will no doubt do so again. This is as true for a multinational corporation as it is for a sole trader […]
New IT? Don’t Forget the People Who Will Use It
Every so often, businesses just like yours must upgrade equipment; there are many reasons for doing so. The most common is to keep up with new standards or to use new technology that can help the business excel. There is one element we tend to overlook when buying new computers or investing in brand new […]
The Internet of Things in Offices and Homes
The Internet of Things is in Our Offices and Homes – What That Means No doubt you have heard of Alexa – the Amazon virtual assistant. You’ve also likely heard of the push for so-called smart homes. This is where AI controls many elements of daily life including ordering shopping, regulating temperature and so on. […]
In Love with Spreadsheets? But Maybe Excel is Holding You Back?
Excel Holding You Back? We all love Microsoft Excel. It is a fantastic tool – there is so much you can do with it and many users only scratch the surface of its full capabilities. This is understandable; after all, not every user will find a use for every feature. It’s your customer list, accounts, […]
Ninja at the Gateway – The Secrets of your Router
Ninja at the Gateway – The Secrets of your Router Throughout history, when building homes, villages and towns, people have sought to create a layer of defence or security to maintain their safety and keep the bad guys out. Means of doing this have included locating oneself on a high hill, building boundary walls, moats, […]
Use strong password Secuirty
Wise up to strong passwords Why are passwords so important? When going about your day, there seems to constantly be a service asking for a password, it feels as if you need one just to change your mind these days. How many passwords do you think you have? How do you remember them all? Or […]
New Year, New PC
New Year, New PC: Why It’s Time to Upgrade For obvious reasons, so many businesses put off upgrading their IT systems in 2020. Even those organisations that planned large-scale upgrades put the brakes on once it became obvious that 2020 would be a work from home year for most. There was also the perception way […]
Keep your wits about you while shopping online
Keep your wits about you while shopping online Don’t be a victim to an online scam The global pandemic of Covid 19 caused many shops to close and forced people to stay at home more than ever, socialising over Zoom and shopping online. In recent years, there has been an explosion in the growth of internet […]