Helpful Tech

CCTV in your workspace is essential in maintaining security and helping keep your team and property safe. Not all CCTV security systems are created equal however! Today we want to introduce one that stands head and shoulders above the rest – UniFi Protect from Ubiquiti. If you’re looking to enhance…

Secure and scalable network infrastructure has become a prerequisite not just for success, but for survival when it comes to modern businesses. Our workforces are mobile and our digital systems are central to operations, and we need networks that can keep up. For many organisations, that means turning to UniFi…

In your business, protecting your team, assets, and property is just as vital as securing your data. Access control puts you in charge of everybody entering your workplace, creating a safer environment and giving you full control over who goes where and when. Smile IT has provided access control for…

When you’re running a business you want to get the maximum output from tools you’ve invested in. There’s a cost in upgrading to the latest laptops, tablets and other affiliated tech, but there’s also a cost in persisting with a device when it is no longer equipped to cope with…

Microsoft Teams is the collaboration and communication powerhouse that’s become the ‘can’t live without it’ tool for businesses of all sizes. It has a huge range of features that bring teams together, drives productivity and makes us more efficient… but wait. There’s more! Enter Microsoft Teams Premium. Teams Premium is…

If you’ve recently made the upgrade to Windows 11, there’s a chance you’ve encountered Windows 11 S Mode. If you’re scratching your head about what this is, you’re in the right place. Today we’re going to explore what it is and whether your business needs it! Let’s jump in. What…

In case you missed the news, Microsoft is bringing all support for Windows 10 to a hard halt on October 14th 2025. A lot of businesses are still using this operating system. If that’s you then it’s time to make the leap and upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as…

If you’re languishing on Windows 10 like many businesses are, then the time to upgrade is nearly upon you! Microsoft has stated they will be ceasing all support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. There’ll be no security updates, patches or technical support available, which amongst others, is a…

In the construction industry, a staggering amount of cabling goes into new commercial and residential complexes and estates. The world revolves around the internet today, so reliable and future proof networks are required for workspaces and home. Building these requires miles and miles of cabling. It’s one thing installing these…