M365 – Outlook 365 – Switching to a Microsoft 365 Mailbox

Open Microsoft Outlook. Select File from the top menu bar, select Account Settings and then Manage Profiles. Now click Show Profiles. Click Add to create a new mail profile. Enter a new profile name when prompted.  We recommend prefixing your name with ‘M365 –‘ Enter the email address associated with your primary mailbox, and make… Read More »

M365 Mailbox Setup – Microsoft Outlook App on Apple (iOS) devices

If the Microsoft Outlook app isn’t installed on your Apple mobile device, this can be downloaded from the Apple Store.  Simply search for Microsoft Outlook, and then select to install the Outlook app.  Alternatively, please click on the below image or click HERE from a web browser such as Chrome on your mobile device. If… Read More »

Talk Talk Broadband – HomeSafe

We have experienced issues with customers who have a Talk Talk Internet service at home.  VPN connections are unable to connect, and users are unable to establish a connection via remote support tools, including the tools used by the team at Readycrest.  The Talk Talk HomeSafe service is enabled by default and is blocking these… Read More »

M365 Mailbox Setup – Microsoft Outlook App on Android devices

If the Microsoft Outlook app isn’t installed on your Android mobile device, this can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.  Simply search for Microsoft Outlook, and then select to install the Outlook app.  Alternatively, please click on the below image or click HERE from a web browser such as Chrome on your mobile device.… Read More »

Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 – End of support

Support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will end on October 10, 2023.   After this date, these Operating Systems will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates from Microsoft. Without regular updates and patches, Windows Server 2012 could be exposed to security vulnerabilities,… Read More »

Upgrade from Microsoft Teams Free (classic) to Microsoft Teams

After April 12, 2023, Microsoft is retiring Microsoft Teams Free (classic), the legacy free Teams app for business. Microsoft is making this change to invest in a single free Teams experience across personal and small business.  You may switch to using the new free version of Teams, however, you’ll have access to a different set… Read More »

WatchGuard AuthPoint – Migrating a token to a new device

If you get a new mobile device, you must migrate your WatchGuard tokens from your old device to the new one. When you migrate a token, AuthPoint deletes the token from your current mobile device, and you will receive an activation email to activate the token on a new device. On your old mobile device,… Read More »

Support for Windows 8.1 ends this week (10th January)

Windows 7 reached end of support just over 3 years ago, and it’s almost time for another Microsoft operating system to bite the dust.  Windows 8.1 will be reaching its end of life on the 10th January 2023. In terms of what end of support means for Windows 8.1, Microsoft will no longer offersecurity updates… Read More »

Opening documents (by default) using Office Desktop Apps with Microsoft 365

Some users prefer to open Microsoft Office documents via the Office web apps, others prefer the Office desktop apps. By default, documents will open using web apps. You can change this behaviour by opening Word, Excel or PowerPoint and going to File >Options >Advanced >Link Handling and selecting ‘Open supported hyperlinks to Office files in Office desktop apps’… Read More »

Using Outlook Quick Steps

Quick Steps apply multiple actions at the same time to email messages. This helps you quickly manage your mailbox. For example, if you frequently move messages to a specific folder, you can use a Quick Step to move the message in one click. Or, if you forward messages to your manager or peers, a one-click… Read More »

Registering M365 Muti-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Adding Multi-Factor Authentication to your account adds an extra layer of security, meaning that you will sign in with your password (step 1), followed by authentication by either a code sent to your phone or via an authentication app (step 2).  The below video will take you through the required activation steps.

How to clear Microsoft Teams cache on Microsoft Windows

Close the Microsoft Teams Application Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows logo key +R. In the Run dialog box, enter %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams, and then select OK. Delete all files and folders in the %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams directory. Note: You might decide to CUT the contents of the folder and then PASTE into a temporary folder… Read More »

How to clear Microsoft Teams cache on a Mac

On a Mac, most cached files are kept inside the “Application Support” folder. 1. Open a Finder window and click Go at the top of the screen, and then Go to Folder… 2. In the search box that opens, type and submit ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams. 3. In the folder that opens, find and delete the Cache,… Read More »

How to schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting from your Outlook calendar

You can use Microsoft Outlook to schedule Microsoft Teams meeting.  This article assumes that the Microsoft Teams desktop app has been installed. Open Outlook and go to your calendar. On the Home tab, select New Meeting. Add online meeting information by selecting Teams Meeting Fill in the meeting information as needed, including meeting attendees. Select… Read More »

Rolling back from Windows 11

Click the Windows ‘Start’ button and select Settings On the ‘Settings’ screen select System > Recovery In the ‘Recovery’ screen select Go Back  Select a reason (anything will do) and click Next    Select No, thanks in the ‘Check for updates’ window Click Next  Click Next  Click Go back to earlier build  This process should… Read More »

Microsoft Forms – Organising forms using collections

Create a new collection and move forms and quizzes into it In Microsoft Forms, scroll down to the bottom of your page and select All My Forms. On the All forms tab, select New Collection. Provide a name for your collection and select Create. Your new collection will appear as a tile in the first… Read More »

What is SoGEA Broadband

SoGEA stands for Single Order Generic Ethernet Access. SoGEA is a dedicated internet line that delivers a broadband connection to business and residential premises, but doesn’t use a traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) phone line like traditional Broadband services (ADSL and FTTC for example). SoGEA has been created because there is less demand for traditional phone line… Read More »