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Planning for Remote Working, a Return to the Office, or Somewhere In Between?
So that was summer, sort of. Whilst the weather wasn't quite as good as last year at least there was a bit more we were able to do. It's been a while since we last sat down to write one of these, and generally a busy summer, although we've all managed to take a little...
Your privacy on the internet
A few people have mentioned the Gener8 pitch on Dragon's Den to us, which aired recently. The idea is you get paid for seeing adverts and theoretically take control of your data and privacy. A slightly cynical view is that if someone is willing to pay you for your...
Newsletter, Prediction 4: New views are arriving
The beginning of April is almost as important a date as the beginning of January for many: a new financial year has arrived, a clean slate, new budgets and new plans made. We thought we'd take the opportunity to consider how things might change in the future, so here...
Newsletter, Prediction 3: More, sometimes major, data breaches
The beginning of April is almost as important a date as the beginning of January for many: a new financial year has arrived, a clean slate, new budgets and new plans made. We thought we'd take the opportunity to consider how things might change in the future, so here...
Newsletter, Prediction 2: Increased focus on green tech
The beginning of April is almost as important a date as the beginning of January for many: a new financial year has arrived, a clean slate, new budgets and new plans made. We thought we'd take the opportunity to consider how things might change in the future, so here...
Newsletter, Prediction 1: Remote, shared offices will open across the country
The beginning of April is almost as important a date as the beginning of January for many: a new financial year has arrived, a clean slate, new budgets and new plans made. We thought we'd take the opportunity to consider how things might change in the future, so here...
LastPass and Last Year
Changes to LastPass and what they mean for you, and the full results from our Client Satisfaction Survey. Changes to LastPass (deadline 16 March) We've long-recommended LastPass as our preferred password management software. In short, you have a single 'master'...
Cycles of Things
We were glued to our screens in January, watching events unfold in America. The big news which captured our attention, of course, was that Joe Biden's Peloton exercise bike was to be banned from the White House for security reasons—but how is that relevant to you?...
Faster charging
You can charge your phone or tablet much faster if it's in airplane mode as it turns off wifi, mobile signal, location and bluetooth. This is also useful if you're trying to preserve your phone battery (although nobody will be able to call you when it's turned on)....
Using the F-x keys
Ever wondered about those mysterious F1, F2, F3... keys at the top of your keyboard? They can be useful (Windows), although the problem is not every single program co-operates. F1... in most programs it will open the help documentation. F2... if you have selected a...
Say “cheese”!
We’re always skeptical about simple solutions for solving complex problems. Computer security software that promises 100% protection; the revolutionary new marketing technique which is the only one you’ll ever need; the latest weight-loss method... In other words,...
Address bar focus
In virtually all web browsers, using [Ctrl] + L on your keyboard will highlight the address bar, enabling you to quickly search or type in a website address without having to reach for your mouse. You don't need to visit Google (other search engines are available) to...
View your clipboard history
Windows 10 now lets you view a history of items you've copied to it. Use [Windows Key] + V to view it: Simply click on any item in the list and it'll paste where your cursor is. Clicking on the three dots to the right of each item will give you the options to delete...
Protecting against phishing & spear-phishing attacks
Phishing and spear-phishing attacks are on the rise, and remote working makes them more likely to be successful. Make sure you know what they are, and how to protect yourself. We've had direct experience of two (unsuccessful) spear-phishing attacks at EJC, one which...
Switch between programs
You might already know you can use Alt+Tab on your keyboard to switch between your open programs: but if you press Win+Tab, Windows will display all the programs you have open and you can click on the one you want to switch to: And if you have multiple displays (e.g....
Dictate: talk instead of type
Microsoft Word has a built-in dictation feature, allowing you to talk instead of type. The web version will also transcribe audio files. The 'Home' tab has a 'Dictate' button over on the right-hand side: If you have your microphone set-up (if you can use video...
A lesson in lockdown management & business continuity
What do you do when the country shuts down? When you aren’t allowed to use public transport, can’t get into work, can’t meet with colleagues or clients? And how do you get back to normal? If you’re Jo Secker, Office & IT Manager for City of London law firm Druces...
Ecosia, an alternative search engine
It might come as a shock but you don't have to use Google. Ecosia is a decent alternative, and they have a simple message: "you search the web, we plant trees". Instead of spending their ad income on world domination, they spend it on trees. About every 45 searches or...
WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp can be a great way to easily keep in touch with friends, family, colleagues and even clients. But did you know you can use it on your computer too? It makes it much faster to type messages. Just go to WhatsApp Web and follow the instructions. It links to your...
Protecting Against Phishing and Spear-Phishing Attacks
Most people have been on the receiving end of Phishing attacks. Phishing is an email-based fraud attack where the sender appears to be a trusted source that the recipient may interact with – a bank, a credit card company or a mobile phone firm are common examples. The...
Looking Back, but Planning Ahead
We're not much clearer this morning than we were last week about the specifics of returning to work, but we're currently coping fine with working from home and intend to continue doing so for the foreseeable future. However, we're also keenly aware that not every...
Quickly open programs
You can 'pin' any program you use regularly to the Windows taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the program is open, right-click on it and click 'Pin to taskbar'. It'll always be ready for you. Note too, that for some programs there might be additional shortcuts...
GDPR Resources
GDPR Resources
Find more information on what GDPR means for you, how you need to prepare and why working with EJC helps you along the way.
EJC GDPR Statement
Our statement covers how EJC meets the requirements of GDPR