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Six Awesome Microsoft 365 Features for Your Business
Office 365 is now Microsoft 365 and brings the best of Microsoft products into one, easy to manage software license. Here’s a rundown of our favourite features.
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Microsoft Teams is easy to adopt with a simple UI
Microsoft Teams has become a key part of the Microsoft 365 suite.
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The Microsoft Outlook Shortcut Bar Has Moved
Has your Outlook layout changed? There’s been an update from Microsoft. Here’s why and what that might mean for you as an Outlook user.
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Microsoft Office 365 price rises
Google launched their G-Suite in 2006 as a cloud-based version of Window’s legacy programs, like Word and Excel. This left Microsoft with a big task to catch up, which they did when they launched Microsoft Office 365 in 2011.
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Microsoft Teams is now 5!
Teams officially turned 5 on March 17th. Cast your mind back to when Teams was the lesser-known video conferencing functionality shadowed by the behemoths of Skype for Business, Google Apps, or Zoom.
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Should my business do the latest Windows update?
Thinking about ignoring the latest Windows update? We take a look at why you shouldn’t and how patch management is a way to balance updates against inconvenience.
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The Best Business Technology of 2020
From widescreen monitors and laptops, to desktops and portable devices, Luke Smits gives us the P1 Technology round-up of the best business technology from 2020.
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Jabra vs Plantronics | Wireless Headset Review
Committed Bluetooth headset user Luke Smits, tests the performance of the Jabra Talk 45, Plantronics Voyager 3240 and the Plantronics Edge. Find out which device came out on top.
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Garmin Vivo Active 3
An alternative to the Apple Watch, Di tests the durability and features of the Garmin Vivo Active 3 in her real life tech review.
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Samsung 34inch Ultra WQHD Curved Monitor
Multitaskers rejoice! In this no nonsense review, Di takes a look at this ultra high definition monitor with the potential to show your dual-screen setup the door.
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Upgrade Your Home Office with 5 Essential Pieces of Tech
Time for some improvements in your home office? We share the 5 pieces of essential technology to increase comfort, productivity and efficiency.
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Logitech Slim Folio for iPad
Thinking about a Logitech Slim Folio for iPad? Di’s no nonsense review leaves the lingo at the door so you can really find out if this product is for you.
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Zoom vs Microsoft Teams vs Google Hangouts Meet
The use of video conferencing has skyrocketed. But which platform is right for your business? We take a look at Zoom, MS Teams and Google Hangouts.
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The Best Laptop, PC and Tech Gadgets from 2019
The results are in. Find out what we rated the best of the best in laptops, PCs and other tech gadgets for business in 2019.
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Do I need to back up Office 365 data?
It’s an interesting question. It’s a cloud based product, it’s Microsoft, it’s just my email, is it really something I need to worry about?
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Windows 7 in place upgrade vs fresh install
As you may be aware Windows 7 is coming to the end of it’s supported life in on January 14 2020. At P1 we have been busy talking to clients about the need to upgrade, as well as the most time and cost effective options.
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Not all hardware is created equal.
Computers and electronic hardware has been a passion of mine for well over 20 years. I’ve always wanted to use the best, but knowing what is the best isn’t always easy. If you believe the marketing you can get a great laptop for $500 at your local retailer, why would you pay $1500 or more?
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Save on your hosting costs, but at what expense?
Did you know you can save potentially hundreds of dollars per year on your domain and web hosting fees? You may or may not be aware that not all hosting is equal. Sure most domain hosting will allow you to have a website and email, but the finer details are usually not apparent at the start.
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6 Key questions to consider if you are buying a new lap top
Question 1 - What are the 5 most common tasks the user will be using the laptop for?
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I want Windows 10!
The first look we have had of Window 10 looks fantastic. A fusion of the best bits from Windows 8 and earlier version such as Windows 7.
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Windows 10, can Microsoft redeem themselves from Windows 8?
Microsoft has released some basic information so far about the features to come in Windows 10 in the much anticipated new version of Windows. Why Windows 10? That is a question that so far we have no answer for, but it looks like the wait might be worth it. This author for one will certainly be looking to upgrade his unbreakable Windows 7 O/S. Microsoft will announce more detail in the New Year.
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