It’s natural to want to delay an IT upgrade. For many small businesses, if the computers still work, the temptation is to keep things as they are. But with Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on 14th October 2025, delaying a decision could come with serious and unexpected consequences, not just technical, but financial, […]
As the clock ticks down to Windows 10 End of Life on 14th October 2025, thousands of UK businesses still haven’t made a plan. For many, it’s another item on the long to-do list. But if you’re still running Windows 10 when support ends, the real cost might not be just a new laptop, it […]
When DHCP goes down, business grinds to a halt. No IP address means no internet, no file shares, no email, nothing. For IT admins running Windows Server, DHCP failover is a straightforward way to add resilience without jumping through hoops. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to configure DHCP failover on Windows Server. We’ll […]
The Start menu is one of the most recognisable features in Windows, and Microsoft seems to be quietly experimenting with a big redesign in the background of recent Windows 11 preview builds. While nothing is official just yet, a leaked look at the potential layout shows a much wider Start menu, combined with new functionality […]
The Windows Task Manager is one of the most familiar and iconic tools built into the operating system. Whether you’re keeping an eye on your CPU, tracking how much memory your apps are using, or simply looking to force-close something that’s frozen, it’s usually the first place people go when things aren’t quite right. But […]
Microsoft’s redesigned Outlook is here — but not everyone’s convinced it’s an upgrade. At first glance, the new version of Microsoft Outlook looks clean, modern, and consistent across devices. But spend a few minutes using it, and the cracks start to show — especially for long-time users and business environments where Outlook is a daily […]
It might not be officially announced, but that hasn’t stopped the rumours and early concepts from building serious momentum. As we move deeper into 2025, many in the tech world are starting to look ahead to what could be Microsoft’s next big step in operating systems: Windows 12, codenamed “Next Valley.” Although much of the […]
If you’ve tried to update to Windows 11 24H2, you might’ve run into a wall. Microsoft’s latest feature update brings some genuinely useful improvements — from better performance to built-in AI enhancements — but many users are finding that 24H2 just isn’t available for their devices. And it’s not because their systems are broken. It’s […]
Microsoft’s latest feature update Windows 11 24H2 has arrived, and while some headlines have focused on the bugs (we’ve covered that too!), this blog is about everything it gets right. From interface upgrades and performance boosts to hidden features and AI enhancements, this update is much more than a routine patch. Whether you’re a business […]
When businesses think about Microsoft 365, they often focus on Outlook, Teams, and Excel—but SharePoint is one of the most powerful and underutilised tools in the suite. If your business hasn’t fully explored what SharePoint can do, it’s time for a second look. From secure document storage and collaboration to automated workflows and seamless integration […]