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If you’ve ever hired someone, chances are you’ve had to write a job advert. If you’re not a writer then this can be a headache from start to finish; but we’ve got a few top tips to help you create an eye-catching job...

If you have an account on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, it’s pretty likely that you’ve shared something with your friends or followers. Whether it’s news stories, videos or photos; we’re sharing material all the time....

Remember back in the day, when Microsoft went on and on about how much they wanted us to move to Windows 10? Those relentless little pop-ups had most of us upgrading, but for those who stuck with Windows 7, you may soon have to say your goodbyes....

You may have come across the term VPNs; if you ever work remotely, it’s likely that you use one to access your apps, files and documents from home. However, VPNs can also be used to keep your internet traffic private.

Wait, what’s a...

We’ve had a few calls this month about some vanishing Windows apps - specifically, the Office applications. Don’t panic, those apps haven’t gone anywhere, but they are looking a little different recently.

Microsoft have done a...

Here's our latest roundup of the grants and funds for businesses that are still available.

The R. W. Mann Trust

The R. W. Mann Trust is a charitable organisation, which gives one-off grants to organisations improving the North East. The...

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming websites, so we weren't surprised when this phishing email arrived in our inbox; Netflix is also a popular target for scammers. 

This email isn't quite as slick as some of the...

Here's our latest roundup of the grants and funds for businesses that are still available.

Innovate:Grow

Our friends at North Ventures have recently announced a new fund that North East businesses could be eligible for; Innovate:Grow. The new...

We're running the Great North Run for CHUF; the Children's Heart Unit Fund. CHUF's mission is to help to children and young people with heart conditions, by providing lifelong support to them and their families.

The Children's...

Standby, for the most part, is a useful feature. If you’re stepping away from your computer for a while, or your heading out of the office for a bit, putting your machine on standby can save time when you want to start it back up again. But...