IT guides for offices
Plain-language guides for business owners and office managers who look after IT alongside their real job.
In-depth guides
Office Wi-Fi slow? 7 fixes that actually work
Why office Wi-Fi gets slow even on a fast internet plan, and seven practical fixes, from router placement to access points and bandwidth control.
Read guideIT GuideWhat should an IT AMC include? A checklist for offices
A practical checklist of what a computer and IT AMC should cover, comprehensive vs non-comprehensive, response times and questions to ask before signing.
Read guideIT GuideCCTV for your office: cameras, storage and placement
How many CCTV cameras an office needs, IP vs HD cameras, how much storage to plan and where to place cameras for useful footage.
Read guideIT GuideDoes your office need a server, a NAS or the cloud?
How to decide between an on-premise server, a NAS and cloud storage for a small or mid-size office, with costs, pros, cons and backup tips.
Read guideQuick IT habits that prevent problems
Back up the 3-2-1 way
Three copies, two types of storage, one offsite. Test restores every quarter.
Update everything monthly
Windows, Office, browsers, router firmware and antivirus.
Use a password manager
Unique passwords for every account and two-factor login for email.
Label your network
Label cables and ports, and keep a simple network diagram.
Keep an asset list
Every device, serial number, user and warranty date in one sheet.
Plan replacement cycles
Laptops typically every 3 to 5 years, before they slow your team down.
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