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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...
So you’ve tapped a bad link on your phone
We've all done it: clicked on a link, realised it wasn't what we expected, and then worried about...
The biggest security threat to your business is on your payroll
Revealed : The true cost of insider assaults — and how to avoid them An insider attack has a...
Protect your business from scams with FREE cyber security features
We take a look at a real-life hacking example, and show how a few simple, cheap, or even free security measures could protect your business against losing £100,000
How to solve the problem of voicemail
We’ve all experienced that situation phoning a company as a customer and either being put on hold,...
OneDrive saves the day as your portable scanner
You're working from home and getting things done when you realise you need to print, sign, and...
These are the threats to worry about
An easy-to-read guide to the nine most dreadful types of malware. All businesses are constantly...
Don’t let an Arsenal fan ruin everything
Cybercrime is a massive threat to every business on the planet, but there are simple things you can put in place to make your business less attractive to cybercriminals.
Prevent virtual meeting overload with SharePoint
Virtual meetings are also no longer a novelty, and having multiple video catch-ups in a day can no only zap your energy, but they can seriously disrupt your work day. So, what if we told you, that as part of Office 365, you can use SharePoint online?
The data security equivalent of leaving your windows open
We all take great precautions to keep our homes safe. However, not all business owners and...
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