Helpful Tech

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…

If your business is using the Microsoft 365 suite, you’ll be familiar with the revolutionary communication powers Microsoft Teams offers. This teamwork hub is an absolute game changer for collaboration in the workplace, bringing a host of features that add a massive productivity boost to your working day.   Never before…

Does your company use managed IT services? Or perhaps you have an IT department, or various team members stepping up to the plate to take care of various IT functions. Either way, you know how crucial it is to your success that you stay ahead of technology trends and maintain…

Are you learning how powerful the Microsoft 365 suite is for the first time? Or maybe you’ve already boosted productivity and streamlined operations with a Microsoft 365 Basic or Standard subscription? Wherever you’re at in your Microsoft 365 journey, you’ll be blown away when you realise how much extra value…

Microsoft’s latest productivity tool has got us pretty excited in the Smile IT office! Copilot has the potential to be a massive time saver for everybody from large enterprises to freelancers, marking a huge step forward in how we interact with the software we use. Let’s take a look at…

If you’re still spending days sifting through a massive pile of printed CV’s to fill that help desk role, you’re going about it all wrong. When it comes to recruitment, the working world has moved on from paper-based processes and embraced the digital. What a difference it has made! The…

Most jobs in the modern digital age involve us spending way more time with our computers than we do with our partners or friends! Generally, the rule applies that if you treat your computer right, it’ll treat you right. It doesn’t take much – just a commitment to a few…