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# Solutions Squared

Managing your IT

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## Posts

- [Learn Stuff](https://solutions-squared.com/learn-stuff/)
- [How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices for Data Sharing)](https://solutions-squared.com/cybersecurity/how-do-websites-use-my-data-best-practices-for-data-sharing/) - Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalize content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can include everything from basic data like the type of browser and IP address to more private data like names and credit card numbers. It's important for people to know how this information
- [From Offer Letter to First Login: How IT Makes New Hire Setup Easy](https://solutions-squared.com/business/from-offer-letter-to-first-login-how-it-makes-new-hire-setup-easy/) - There’s nothing worse than walking into a new job and spending your first day filling out forms, asking where the bathroom is, and staring at a screen that still doesn’t have your login credentials. It's awkward, overwhelming, and not the welcome anyone hopes for. According to Gallup, only 12% of employees strongly feel that their
- [Ultimate Guide to Safe Cloud Storage](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud/ultimate-guide-to-safe-cloud-storage/) - Since we live in a digital world, cloud storage is an important tool for both personal and business use. So long as they have an internet connection, users can store and get to their info from anywhere at any time. But while cloud storage is convenient, there is a chance that your data could be
- [What is Password Spraying?](https://solutions-squared.com/cybersecurity/what-is-password-spraying/) - Password spraying is a complex type of cyberattack that uses weak passwords to get into multiple user accounts without permission. Using the same password or a list of passwords that are often used on multiple accounts is what this method is all about. The goal is to get around common security measures like account lockouts.
- [Save Time and Money by Automating Workflows with Power Automate](https://solutions-squared.com/productivity/save-time-and-money-by-automating-workflows-with-power-automate/) - Let’s be honest, operating a small or medium-sized business requires wearing multiple hats. From chasing approvals to manually updating spreadsheets, it’s easy for your team to get stuck doing time-consuming tasks that drag down productivity. That’s where smart IT solutions come in, and one of the most effective tools available today is Microsoft Power Automate.
- [10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Microsoft 365 Apps](https://solutions-squared.com/microsoft/10-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-microsoft-365-apps/) - Microsoft 365 is a strong set of tools created to make working together and staying safe easier on many devices and systems. It has well-known programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as new ones like Teams and OneDrive. With its powerful features and cloud-based services, Microsoft 365 gives businesses a complete way
- [Securing Your Supply Chain: Practical Cybersecurity Steps for Small Businesses](https://solutions-squared.com/cybersecurity/securing-your-supply-chain-practical-cybersecurity-steps-for-small-businesses/) - Picture this: your business’s front door is locked tight, alarm systems are humming, and firewalls are up, but someone sneaks in through the back door, via a trusted vendor. Sound like a nightmare? It’s happening more often than you think. Cybercriminals aren’t always hacking directly into your systems anymore. Instead, they exploit the vulnerabilities in
- [Microsoft 365 Support & Security for UK Businesses](https://solutions-squared.com/productivity/microsoft-365-support-security-for-uk-businesses/) - Get the Most from Microsoft 365 — Securely Microsoft 365 is a powerful platform for email, collaboration, and data storage. However, many businesses do not configure it securely, leaving them exposed to data loss and cyber threats. This page explains how Microsoft 365 works, the risks to be aware of, and how to secure your
- [Enlist your staff in your IT Security team](https://solutions-squared.com/security/enroll-your-staff-in-your-it-security-team/) - Most organisations we support do not have the resources to employ dedicated cyber staff. They ask us to protect their devices, network and data from the most common internet based threats. The biggest threat to an organisation is still email. Email was never intended for secure communications. The original inventors were more concerned in getting
- [Copilot Lifts Off](https://solutions-squared.com/non-profts/co-pilot-lifts-off/) - Microsoft has announced that they are making Copilot generally available for all users of Microsoft 365. Previously it has only been available to "enterprise" users, that is organisations that wanted place an order for 300 users or above. At $30 per user per month this was a big disincentive!Now anyone with a Microsoft 365 Business
- [Ada Lovelace: A Pioneer in Computing](https://solutions-squared.com/uncategorized/ada-lovelace-a-pioneer-in-computing/) - Every March, Women's History Month raises awareness of the contributions women have made to events through history and society. We therefore thought it fitting we should highlight the contribution Ada Lovelace made to the field of computing. Ada Lovelace, born Augusta Ada Byron, was an English mathematician and writer known for her work on Charles
- [Use Microsoft 365 to Secure your Data](https://solutions-squared.com/security/use-microsoft-365-to-secure-your-data/) - Often when we talk to organisations about moving their data to the cloud, the decision makers are rightly concerned. The chief concerns are: who owns the data if it is not on a server purchased by the organisation; and how safe can it be to have data on servers that are always online Microsoft are
- [What is all the Crowdstrike fuss about?](https://solutions-squared.com/security/what-is-all-the-crowdstrike-fuss-about/) - Crowdstrike are a provider of cyber security products used by enterprises. An update issued for their software has caused Windows machines to crash resulting in a blue screen, the so called blue screen of death (BSoD). This seems to happen at the point that the Crowdstrike software loads. At present the nature of the update
- [How to use Copilot effectively in Non-Profits](https://solutions-squared.com/non-profts/how-to-use-copilot-effectively/) - The key to getting results from any AI system is the question you ask the system to generate a response. This question is called the prompt and how this is written will determine the quality of the results you get back. If you have a Copilot license already you get access to the Copilot labs
- [Guide to Smart Windows 11 Settings to Boost Your Productivity](https://solutions-squared.com/productivity/guide-to-smart-windows-11-settings-to-boost-your-productivity/) - The newest Windows OS is fast gaining ground on Windows 10. As of August 2024, Windows 11 had over 31% of the Windows market share. That is bound to increase fast as Windows 10 retires in 2025. Already upgraded to the new operating system or planning to soon? Then, you’ll love these tips on optimizing
- [CoPilot now at 15% off for non profits](https://solutions-squared.com/non-profts/copilot-now-at-15-off-for-non-profits/) - Microsoft have announced from the start of this month that CoPilot will be 15% cheaper for eligible non profits. Up to now, there has been a reluctance at Microsoft to discount their Microsoft 365 AI integration product, but starting from this month the license cost will drop to $25.50 per user per month. There is
- [Copilot in Teams - New Features, Agents & More](https://solutions-squared.com/productivity/copilot-in-teams-new-features-agents-more/) - Microsoft Teams continues to evolve. It is a powerful hub for collaboration and communication in the modern workplace. With the integration of AI-driven Copilot, Teams is pushing the boundaries. It’s innovating how we interact with technology to streamline workflows. As well as improve productivity and unlock new business value. Recent updates to Copilot in Teams
- [Time Gentlemen Please (for Windows 10)](https://solutions-squared.com/security/time-gentleman-please-for-windows-10/) - All good things must come to an end. In this case it is Windows 10 for whom Microsoft have called time. From October 2025, Microsoft will no longer issue any security patches for the Windows 10 operating system. What does that really mean? Security patches are the annoying things that Windows installs when it shuts
- [5 New Trends from a Study on the State of AI at Work](https://solutions-squared.com/new-technology/5-new-trends-from-a-study-on-the-state-of-ai-at-work/) - The pace of technological advancement is accelerating. This is not news to anyone wading through the ChatGPT craze. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this revolution. We are swiftly seeing companies adopting AI solutions. Even more rapidly are software providers like Microsoft adding AI to tools. The goal is to use AI to
- [Data Breach Damage Control: Avoid These Pitfalls](https://solutions-squared.com/business-continuity/data-breach-damage-control-avoid-these-pitfalls/) - Data breaches are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes. When a breach occurs, the immediate response is critical. How a company manages the aftermath can significantly impact its reputation. As well as financial stability and legal standing. The average cost of a data breach has reached 4.88 million USD. Effective damage control requires
- [Cyber Experts Say You Should Use These Best Practices for Event Logging](https://solutions-squared.com/cybersecurity/cyber-experts-say-you-should-use-these-best-practices-for-event-logging/) - Today’s businesses are no stranger to the word cybersecurity. They are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks. These come from ransomware to sophisticated phishing schemes. How do you stand ahead of these threats? A strong cybersecurity strategy is essential. One crucial component of this strategy is event logging. It’s one that not every business owner
- [Securing your Employees](https://solutions-squared.com/security/securing-your-employees/) - We often get asked if we can give 3 simple steps organisations can take to help better secure their employees. We have 4, and they can all be obtained through our managed services! They are: CyberSmart - the CyberSmart agent checks machines for vulnerabilities, out of date software and machine permissions. It is based on
- [Why is this machine so SLOW!](https://solutions-squared.com/tips/why-is-this-machine-so-slow/) - We often get business owners asking why their staff machines are so slow. In looking at the problem we work through the following: Task Manager Our starting point for a Windows machine is Task Manager. First step is to show all the features this tool has by getting it to show More Details and this gives
- ["Proper" Free Stuff for Non Profits](https://solutions-squared.com/non-profts/proper-free-stuff-for-non-profits/) - We do a lot of work in the non profit sector. We like to help organisations that are doing good reach their full technological potential. When we take on a new non profit client we are often surprised that they are "making do" with open source solutions to run their critical technology. Or they are
- [Use your machine like a Pro](https://solutions-squared.com/tips/use-your-machine-like-a-pro/) - Ever wonder what that flag button was that is down at the bottom left on most keyboards? Using this button in combination with a range of other keys can unlock a wealth of shortcuts enabling you to speed up your use of your machine and saving you time in your day. For example, did you
- [Is your head in the clouds?](https://solutions-squared.com/tips/is-your-head-in-the-clouds/) - What is Cloud technology? Instead of putting your IT in your office, files which would normally sit on a server are placed on the internet. You can use the internet to provide a service. Or you can use it to provide computers to use. Both are done on a monthly subscription. A good example of

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## IT Security Services

- [Email Filtering](https://solutions-squared.com/it_security_services/email-filtering/)
- [Patch Management](https://solutions-squared.com/it_security_services/patch-management/)
- [Backup](https://solutions-squared.com/it_security_services/backup/)
- [Firewall](https://solutions-squared.com/it_security_services/firewall/)
- [Antivirus](https://solutions-squared.com/it_security_services/antivirus/)

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- [Promote](https://solutions-squared.com/web_services/promote/)

## Cloud Services

- [Servers](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud_services/servers/)
- [Online Backups](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud_services/online-backups/)
- [Firewalls](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud_services/firewalls/)
- [Networks](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud_services/networks/)
- [Sharepoint and OneDrive](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud_services/sharepoint-and-onedrive/)
- [Email Microsoft 365](https://solutions-squared.com/cloud_services/email-office-365/)

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## Testimonials

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- [About Solutions Squared](https://solutions-squared.com/testimonials/about-solutions-squared/) - The company was established in 1999 and now resides at executive offices opposite the historic castle in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The company is headed by Robert Knaggs, and has a staff of 6.
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