Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where an IT roadmap can help. It becomes a digital compass for organisations, a strategic…
Many business owners think their email is set up perfectly, but often, there are hidden issues. This simple tool can help you check if your domain’s email security is configured correctly, even if you’re not a tech whiz. It looks at public DNS settings like DMARC, DKIM, and SPF, which can help prevent your emails…
Many businesses are finding themselves in a tricky spot: they’ve invested in new software, only to discover that their emails aren’t working as expected. This often boils down to issues with DMARC, DKIM, or SPF. These are security measures designed to stop people from pretending to be you via email and sending messages from your…
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday has rolled out, and it’s the first one since Windows 10 officially went out of support. This means we’re starting to see vulnerabilities that could pose a bigger risk, especially for businesses. Microsoft has flagged a new CVE, specifically CVE 2025 6215, as a high-risk vulnerability. Right now, it’s described as…
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday has rolled out, and it’s the first one since Windows 10 officially went out of support. This means we’re starting to see vulnerabilities that could pose a bigger risk, especially for businesses. Microsoft has flagged a new CVE, specifically CVE 2025 6215, as a high-risk vulnerability. Right now, it’s described as…
Running a business these days feels like a constant juggling act, doesn’t it? You’re trying to keep things ticking over, maybe even grow a bit, but then there’s all this tech stuff. It’s easy to get lost, or worse, fall behind. Bringing in a full-time IT boss can be a massive expense, especially if you’re…
As your business grows, a big question pops up: should you build your own IT team or hire an outside company to handle it? It’s not always a simple choice, especially when you’re somewhere in the middle, say with 50 to 500 staff. This is where things can get a bit tricky, and finding the…
IT support isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for businesses. Dave from GoodChoice IT breaks down the different types of managed IT services and helps you figure out which one best suits your company’s needs. It’s all about finding the right mix to keep things running smoothly and securely. Key Takeaways Break-fix is reactive, only fixing things…
Remember the old days of IT support? You know, the ‘break-fix’ model. Basically, you’d wait for something to go wrong with your computer or network, and then you’d call someone to come and fix it. It was a simple approach, and for a while, it seemed to do the job. But let me tell you,…
In today’s world, with AI and ransomware constantly a threat, it’s more important than ever to only keep data for as long as you actually need it. Plus, making sure that data is accurate is a big deal. Many businesses used to just dump files onto a server and set up some basic permissions. They…