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Stop! And think, before you act on that email

by James Golden | Jun 19, 2023 | Security

How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to...

Back up your data

by James Golden | Jun 14, 2023 | Backup and Disaster Recovery

One day it could save your business Backing up your data is one of the strongest precautions you can take. Set it up properly and make it part of your routine to check that it’s working. Because one day your backup could literally save your business. What should you...

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

by James Golden | Jun 12, 2023 | Security

https://goldenconsulting.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wc-2023-06-12.mp4 When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at risk. A new study by a data recovery specialist...

OUTLOOK: Create a good folder structure for your emails

by James Golden | Jun 12, 2023 | How To - Outlook

We get so many emails, it’s easy for inboxes to become a mess. Creating a good folder structure is the perfect way to help you find what you’re looking for quickly and keep your inbox clean and tidy.

WORD: Get rid of the annoying welcome screen

by James Golden | Jun 6, 2023 | How To - Word

The Word welcome screen is great… the first time. Did you know you can skip it every time you open Word, so you can get straight to work? Here’s how to do that.

EXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling

by James Golden | May 30, 2023 | How To - Excel

Excel is great for looking at lots of data, but when you can’t see the column or row headers, you must scroll back and forth to check what the data means. Did you know there’s a great time saver which can lock the headers in place? Here’s how to do it.

POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides

by James Golden | May 22, 2023 | How To - Powerpoint

If you want to create a PowerPoint presentation that will impress, consider adding sound. Music, sound effects and audio files can make your presentation stand out. It’s a lot simpler than you think.

TEAMS: Blur or change your background on a video call

by James Golden | May 15, 2023 | How To - Teams

Got a video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? Did you know you can blur your background or change it entirely in Teams? Here’s how to make your backdrop look professional, without having to do any tidying.

“Wouldn’t it be great if…”

by James Golden | May 8, 2023 | IT Support, Productivity

How to start planning a big IT project A major change to your IT infrastructure isn’t something to be planned in a hurry. So if you’re starting to think about ending it with your current systems and bringing your business into the 2020s, there’s plenty to think about...

OUTLOOK: Automatically file incoming emails

by James Golden | May 8, 2023 | How To - Outlook

Is your inbox the digital version of your junk drawer? Introduce some Zen to your digital life and use these great tips to automatically file your incoming emails.

Stop! And think, before you act on that email

Back up your data

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

OUTLOOK: Create a good folder structure for your emails

WORD: Get rid of the annoying welcome screen

EXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling

POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides

TEAMS: Blur or change your background on a video call

“Wouldn’t it be great if…”

OUTLOOK: Automatically file incoming emails

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