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CYBER SECURITY · UPDATES · 8 MIN READ
An exploited WordPress flaw, a critical Linux TCP bug with fixes in testing, Node.js updates on 11 November, and what to update first.
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NETWORKING · LICENSING · 9 MIN READ
What Ubiquiti, Cisco and HPE Juniper sell for micro, small and medium businesses, which products need a licence, what it costs each year and what happens if it lapses.
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WEBSITES · SEO · CHECKLIST · 10 MIN READ
Everything to check if you want your website found on Google, from titles and speed to your Google Business Profile and reviews. Test 39 of them in seconds with our free SEO checker.
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MICROSOFT 365 · DEVICE MANAGEMENT · 6 MIN READ
What Intune does, whether your licence includes it, how company and staff phones differ, Autopilot and how to roll it out safely.
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CYBER SECURITY · CHOOSING A PROVIDER · 6 MIN READ
What cyber security companies offer, what to fix first, the questions to ask and the red flags to watch for.
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BUSINESS IT · SUPPORT · 6 MIN READ
What business IT support covers, what fits a team of 5 or 45, remote and on-site help, how pricing works and what to ask a provider.
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WEBSITES · HOSTING · 6 MIN READ
Shared or managed hosting, why Irish and EU data centres matter, what to check in any plan and how to move host safely.
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WEBSITES · MAINTENANCE · 6 MIN READ
Typical monthly prices, what a plan should include, whether hosting is included and the questions to ask before you choose.
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CYBER SECURITY · UPDATES · 7 MIN READ
Urgent fixes for PHP websites, Fortinet firewalls, Node.js apps and Windows, plus the flaws attackers are already using and what to update first.
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BUSINESS IT · PROCUREMENT · 7 MIN READ
The specs that matter, Windows 11 Pro, new versus refurbished, warranty questions and how to get laptops ready for staff.
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BUSINESS IT · MICROSOFT · 7 MIN READ
Decide which PCs to upgrade, replace or extend, see what ESU Year 2 costs in euro and check whether Office 2021 affects you.
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BUSINESS IT · NETWORKING · 7 MIN READ
The warning signs, what good network design looks like and how to replace switches, firewalls and Wi‑Fi without disrupting the business.
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Plan coverage, capacity, guest access and cabling before choosing equipment for your office, shop or hospitality premises.
Read the guideUnderstand the premises, count devices and agree how the network will be tested with real business tasks.
BUSINESS IT · CYBERSECURITY
Review accounts, updates, device protection and backups with a practical checklist informed by Irish NCSC guidance.
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WEBSITE CARE · 5 MIN READ
Understand the difference between hosting and ongoing care, what to ask about backups and support, and which responsibilities you want to manage yourself.
Read the guideWEBSITE PLANNING · 5 MIN READ
Get your pages, content and contact details ready before design begins. A practical checklist to help you agree a clear scope.
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