Author Archives: Paul Bonathan

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: How to schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting from your Outlook… »

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: Microsoft Forms – Organising forms using collections »

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: What is SoGEA Broadband »

How to easily set Automatic Replies (Out of Office) on Shared Mailboxes in Office 365

Log into the Outlook Web App at https://outlook.office365.com using your own Office 365 credentials Click on your profile image (or placeholder image) on the top right Choose Open another mailbox Type in the name or email address of the Shared Mailbox and select it Click the settings cog on the top right and then click… Read More: How to easily set Automatic Replies (Out of Office) on… »

How to enable TLS 1.1/1.2 as default secure protocols in Windows 7

If you are running Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, the below Microsoft Fix it will enabled support for TLS 1.2/1.1 (WINHTTP) as the default protocol. Please click the below download link to run the Microsoft Fix it tool The Technical Stuff TLS is a replacement of the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL). It provides secure communications… Read More: How to enable TLS 1.1/1.2 as default secure protocols in… »

Cyber Essentials and Essential Plus

Cyber Essentials is a UK Government backed scheme that will help you to protect your company against a whole range of the most common cyber-attacks. With over 80% of UK businesses vulnerable to avoidable security threats, the Cyber Essentials framework provides a baseline for businesses. The requirements for Cyber Essentials cover areas such as… Access… Read More: Cyber Essentials and Essential Plus »

HOW TO update your Microsoft Exchange password on your iPhone/iPad (iOS 11 or higher)

This procedure is applicable for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) running iOS how-to-update-your-microsoft-exchange-password-on-your-iphone-ipad-ios-11-or-higherup11 and higher.  If you have recently changed your network/email password, please follow the below instructions to update your password on your iPhone or iPad. From the Home screen tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Accounts & Passwords. Tap your company email account.… Read More: HOW TO update your Microsoft Exchange password on your iPhone/iPad… »

Centralised Patch Management

Patch management requires a centralised view of the applicable patches that are installed on endpoints (Servers, computers, laptops, mobile devices), that are used by your company or organisation.  Patch management is the process of detecting, downloading, testing, approving and installing new and missing patches.  This allows administrators to identify systems that need attention, so that… Read More: Centralised Patch Management »

Using Zoom video conferencing safely

A number of clients have started to use Zoom video conferencing, which has become very popular due to remote working and social distancing.  Like any application, we recommend that you keep up-to-date with the latest version.  Updates are required to resolve any known issues or vulnerabilities that may have been discovered.  The security settings that… Read More: Using Zoom video conferencing safely »