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Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts

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Powerful Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts in 2024

Microsoft Excel is a powerhouse of an application. That power can be unleashed even quicker by using the many built-in keyboard shortcuts. In our own rigorous trials, we established that using a keyboard shortcut saved at least one second on every...

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Microsoft Work keyboard shortcuts

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Most useful Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts in 2024

Microsoft Word includes powerful tools, many of which can be accessed quickly by using keyboard shortcuts to boost productivity. Word is one of the...

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Why Microsoft Planner is perfect for simple projects in your business

Microsoft Planner is an intuitive and easy to use app that helps you manage projects and tasks in your business, making you and your team more...

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How to record your screen in Windows 11

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How to record your screen in Windows 11

Capturing your screen is easier than ever in Windows 11 with the Snipping Tool. Microsoft have made it simple to record what's on your screen....

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Windows keyboard shortcuts

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Most useful Windows keyboard shortcuts in 2024

Keyboard shortcuts provide a quicker way of doing tasks, helping you to be more efficient and productive. Brainscape even quantified these savings to...

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A friendly robot carrying laptops and a suitcase

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De-risk changing your IT provider

Switching to a new IT support provider can be a daunting task for any business. The fear of disruption, data loss, or security breaches can make the...

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The most effective way to keep your business safe online in 2024

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The most effective way to keep your business safe online in 2024

There are many ways to protect a business, but one method stands head and shoulders above the rest and that is training people. According to the UK...

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press release: new brand launch

IT Foundations are proud to launch a new brand and website. In the lead up to our 24th anniversary we wanted our brand to be a modern reflection of...

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Explaining endpoint protection options

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Explaining endpoint protection options

Endpoint Protection is a phrase that you may have heard but don’t necessarily know what it means. Fear not. We’re here to explain.

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How to find your shared mailboxes in the new Outlook

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How to find your shared mailboxes in the new Outlook

You've updated to the New Outlook from the good old fashioned version. It looks all swish and swanky and pretty. But you quickly realise that...

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SLA

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What are SLAs and why do they matter for your IT support?

If you are a business owner who relies on IT support from a managed service provider (MSP), you may have heard of the term SLA, or service level...

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Why local IT support matters in a remote world

Today, most IT support can be done remotely. Whether it's troubleshooting, software updates, data backup, or security monitoring, IT professionals...

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