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5 reasons VoIP is better than traditional phone setups
What is VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, and even if you’ve never heard of it, you’re probably using it on a regular basis without even realising. If you use services like Skype, Zoom, or Facetime then you’ve definitely used VoIP! But what’s the...
Everything you need to know about leased lines
Everything you need to know about leased lines You may have heard talk of leased lines before from IT providers, but been left non-the-wiser when it comes to knowing what they are, or what benefit they can be to your business. Never fear, at Crosstek we’re all about...
Can I divert my phone?
One question we get asked a lot, is ‘Can I divert my phone? It seems like quite a simple thing, doesn’t it? Just redirecting a phone so you can take calls on your mobile. Like lots of things in the world of IT though, it’s a bit more complex than it seems and the...
How much does IT Support cost?
When it comes to looking for managed IT services for your business, one of the biggest things to consider is the pricing. If you’re not technical, it can be quite hard to understand what exactly it is that you’re paying for, and to determine what benefits you’ll be...
Security considerations when working from home
Having employees working from home since the start of the first lockdown back in March 2020 may not have been the disaster you were expecting it to be. Are the spirits of your team high, productivity on the increase, and some people may even be enjoying themselves?...
How to store your passwords securely (stop writing them down!)
With a large portion of the UK workforce still working from home, security best practices have undoubtedly been relaxed and with that in mind, it’s even more important to have good password hygiene in order to protect your business from threats.  So, what kind of...
7 essential layers of cyber security
Here are 7 things we think you should be looking at to give you and your business the best possible chance when it comes to cyber security.
5 reasons you should be using a password manager
Most of the time we find ourselves saying things like, one size doesn’t fit all because every business is unique, but in this instance, a password manager is a tool everyone should be using and here are five reasons why.
How to Detect a Ransomware Attack Before It Causes Serious Damage
A ransomware attack is one of the most terrifying things that can happen to your company. This is...
Cyber-crime: The five-step plan for preparing and protecting your company
Two years ago, two-thirds of all organisations reported some type of cybercrime incident. That...
Why you should stop hitting ‘remind me later’
You should really stop hitting ‘remind me later’ and this is why…
Microsoft 365 user? Make the most of your free resources!
Most people now use Microsoft 365 (previously called Office 365) and yet have very little idea of...
Which of these phishing scams have you heard of?
We're sure you've heard of phishing. It's where criminals give you an email, claim to be someone...
Repair or replace? 7 signs that you need a new computer
It's still tempting to hold back on the purchase of new IT equipment. But sometimes it will cost...
5 reasons VoIP is better than traditional phone setups
oIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, and even if you’ve never heard of it, you’re probably using it on a regular basis without even realising. If you use services like Zoom, or Facetime then you’ve used VoIP! But what’s the advantage of switching to a VoIP system? Here are our 5 reasons.
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