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Top 10 IT support issues
As an IT Support provider, we deal with your IT problems every day. Here are ten of the most common…
IT Best Practices
Why your business needs a password manager to stay safe
Passwords. We can’t get through the day without them. From logging into our social media accounts to managing our online…
Cyber Security
Need an easy way to improve IT security? Why not try two-factor authentication?
UK Government figures released earlier this year show around a third of UK businesses suffered an IT security breach or…
Cyber Security
How a malicious website spreads malware through your business
Oh no! You clicked on a link in a phishing email! Here's what could happen AND a solution that can…
IT Best Practices
Five quick tips to create secure passwords that are easy to remember
The average person enters 10 online passwords per day. If someone were to get hold of your password, what would…
News
What is 5G? Your questions answered
5G is coming. But what is it? What does it mean for the UK? And how will it affect your…
Cyber Security
What are the risks to your business from ex-employees?
92% of businesses manually deprovision employee access to business and customer data when they leave the company. But this approach…
Cyber Security
STOP! Before you plug in that unknown USB device!
Did you know USB devices are a huge threat to productivity and the security of data? This blog explains how…
Cyber Security
Hackers aren’t trying to hack your systems, they’re doing this instead…
Think hacking involves breaking through your defences with complex skills? You might be surprised. See what's really happens when small…
IT Best Practices
Cyber security in 2019: simple strategies to protect your business
Almost every week, we hear news of another cyber attack on a big firm. Customer details stolen. Financial information swiped.…
Productivity
How being a minimalist at work improves productivity
Is your desk full of books, papers, print-outs, coffee cups, breakfast bowls, folders, stationery, etc.? Does your computer desktop have…
IT Best Practices
How to recover deleted items in Outlook
Accidentally deleted something from your Outlook mailbox Deleted Items Folder and you wish there was a way you could get…
IT Best Practices
9 ways IT can help grow your small business
When it comes to growing your business, where do you focus your efforts first? A fancy marketing campaign? Increased sales…
Cyber Security
6 ways to prevent a ransomware infection from crippling your business
Another well known organisation is seemingly hit by ransomware every day. The only way to deal with an attack is…
Productivity
3 simple ways you can increase efficiency in your business
The technical definition of efficiency is "the ratio of useful work performed by a machine or in a process to…
IT Best Practices
Don’t want to be a victim of cyber fraud? Here’s how to tell a genuine email from a fake one
As the threat of cyber fraud grows, cyber-security is consistently high up on the priority list of IT leaders across…
Cyber Security
Don’t click on that link! How to avoid losing your company money
We’ve had several clients who have joined us after being the victim of a cyber-attack which has cost their business…
Press Releases
Netstar shed light on the dark web and zero-trust at cyber security briefing
London, 1st March 2019 Award winning Managed IT Services Provider Netstar, were joined by partner Duo Security and thirty clients…
News
How has wearable technology evolved over time? And how can you use it?
Wearable technology is one of the next big things when it comes to consumer trends. From the Apple Watch to…
Cyber Security
Want to know if you’ve been hacked? How to protect your data
Find out how to beat the cyber criminals - watch now!
IT Best Practices
Why is my PC running slowly?
For many of us it’s an all too familiar nightmare. Before you bought your new laptop or PC you…
Cyber Security
How the zero-trust IT security model can help your business
Zero-Trust is a term that was first coined back in 2003 to help explain a process known as de-perimiterization. Essentially,…
Press Releases
Netstar wins 50 best managed IT companies award
Netstar IT Support Announced Winner of the 50 Best Managed IT Companies Award It was announced yesterday evening that Netstar…
IT Best Practices
How to use technology to fuel your business growth
Technology has changed dramatically over the last few decades. And its role in driving business development continues to expand. Making…
Cyber Security
What would a cyber breach cost your business?
Could your business afford to lose £310,000 PLUS a fine of 4% of annual revenue? Find out why cyber criminals…
Cyber Security
Is your business one of the most targeted for data breaches?
Current news Data breaches, cyber-attacks and IT security are not the first things that spring to mind when going on…
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Before you go on holiday, make sure you do these 3 things
Sam went on holiday on the 18th of December and returned in the New Year. He left in high…
Productivity
The 1 mistake you’re making working from home (and how to fix it)
Holly has been working at home ever since she had surgery on her leg and couldn’t make it into the…
IT Best Practices
8 clear signs it’s time to change IT provider
Many people are loathe to switch their IT providers, but changing tech makes it easier than it has been before.…
Productivity
Practical advice on syncing your files to Autotask
What is Autotask Workplace? Nowadays it is not uncommon to find yourself working outside the office. Whether it is on…
News
Netstar’s information security management awarded ISO 27001
Leading London based IT Support company Netstar awarded prestigious standard for information security management. ISO 27001 certification recognises Netstar’s…
Devices
How mobile phone technology has changed over the last 40 years
Mobile phones allow us to easily keep in touch with others. These day they allow us to do so much…
Devices
On the hunt for a glass slipper: How to choose the right laptop for you
Choosing the right laptop can be a tricky process. Your team members will all have different needs and preferences. Selecting…
Cyber Security
Did you know that connecting a device via USB could be a serious security risk?
USB drives can save a large amount of data, which can be transferred really quickly. But have you ever stopped…
Cloud Computing
Why you should embrace the cloud revolution
As cloud computing continues to grow and is now widely used by businesses across the globe, it seems the technology…
IT Best Practices
How technology has changed the way we work
Technology is involved in almost every aspect of our lives. Thanks to the internet and continuous development of Smart devices,…