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Windows 10 End of Support October 14, 2025

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. This means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical assistance for the operating system. While your Windows 10 devices will continue to function, they will…

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Tapcast visit the National Cyber Security Show in Birmingham

Steve Neal and James Parish visited the National Cyber Security Show at the NEC in Birmingham https://www.nationalcybersecurityshow.com The Tapcast team spoke to Julian Hubble on the DrayTek Stand regarding the latest DrayTek 2927 router and Training courses and then with…

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Booking your holidays soon? How to steer clear of travel scams.

From hoax free trips to fake rental homes, here are some of the most common online threats you should look out for both before and during your travels. Once Christmas is passed, we look forward to holidaying in sunnier climates,…

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Outlook for Windows is replacing Windows Mail

Microsoft is planning on phasing out the existing, free Windows Mail and Windows Calendar apps included in Windows 10 and 11, and replacing them with the new Outlook for Windows. You will be able to download the new version of Outlook…

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Counterfeit gift certificates

Counterfeit is where fake gift cards or vouchers for a high street retailer or business are made by someone to look genuine and sold to consumers. In America it is reported that 1 in 4 people have had a Gift…

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Checking your Facebook Security

Use Security Checkup to add security to your Facebook account. Security Checkup will help you: Get alerts when someone tries logging in to your account from an unrecognised computer or mobile device. Learn how to protect your password. Enable two-factor authentication, an…

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What is Patch Tuesday

Patch Tuesday: A Quick Guide  Have you ever wondered why your computer occasionally prompts you to install updates on a specific day of the week? That could be because of "Patch Tuesday," a term you might have heard but not really know much…

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Windows 10 Is Being Phased Out. Here’s What That Means for You

If you haven't already upgraded to Windows 11, now is a great time to do so because Microsoft is finished with major updates to Windows 10.  Windows 10 version 22H2 is the current and final version of the operating system, though Microsoft…

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Using email signature software to reduce IT stress

Get the power to create, control, and deploy company email signatures and fire up a new marketing channel with world-leading email signature management.  No matter the size or needs of your business, Exclaimer helps you amplify every email with optimized,…

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Safeguard Your Company by Testing Its Cyber Resilience

What is Cyber Resilience - And Why Does Resilience Matter? A company’s cybersecurity programme must be regularly assessed to ensure that it is sufficiently equipped to handle a cyber-attack and aligned with its cybersecurity needs. These assessments test a company’s…

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