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We have a cloud-hosted website and our code is in Git. Does that mean it is backed up, and could we recover it if the platform disappeared?
I need a powerful business laptop, but I don't want to spend £1,000+ if I don't have to.
A customer has emailed asking for all the personal data we hold about them. They also say they never agreed to marketing and want everything deleted. What do we actually need to do?
We enforce MFA in Microsoft 365, but do external guests really need MFA every time?
Windows Defender isn't our main antivirus, but Cyber Essentials is flagging it as vulnerable. What should we check?
Our server is getting old. Can we move Sage Accounts and Payroll to the cloud instead of replacing it?
Our company website worked everywhere except from inside our office. The telecoms provider, web developer and IT company all believed the problem sat elsewhere. How do you work out where the problem actually sits?
I want the same Windows desktop when I work away from home, but I don't want to leave my normal PC switched on all the time. Should I use remote-access software, Azure Virtual Desktop or a cloud PC?
Are we paying twice for IT security we already own? Our renewal proposal has separate charges for antivirus, DNS protection and backup on top of Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
We’ve been offered a multi-site 36-month connectivity contract. Is that term normal, and what should we check before signing?
I'm doing Cyber Essentials, but no one can actually define what a cloud service is.
How can I dictate into Microsoft Word without buying extra software?
What is DMARC and why should a business care?
Can NotebookLM create a podcast from my business documents?
Could my business pass Cyber Essentials tomorrow?
What Microsoft 365 security settings should every business check?
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The IT Club Advisor provides general educational guidance only. It is not emergency assistance, legal advice, cyber incident response, ongoing technology management or a replacement for a formal technical assessment. You should not rely on it as the sole basis for business-critical decisions.