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Donna Aplin
Choosing the right cloud storage solution can feel a bit like standing in front of an all-you-can-eat buffet with endless options- so many choices, each promising to be the best. Making the wrong decision can lead to wasted money, compromised data, or even a productivity bottleneck. For small business owners, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Whether you’re dipping your toes into cloud storage for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro looking to optimise your current setup, we will walk you through this comprehensive guide to help you confidently select a cloud storage solution tailored to your business’s unique needs.
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Donna Aplin
Have you ever wondered how vulnerable your business is to cyberattacks? According to recent reports, nearly 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, often exploiting weak security measures.
One of the most overlooked yet highly effective ways to protect your company is through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This extra layer of security makes it significantly harder for hackers to gain access, even if they have your password.
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Sam Dack
Introduction
Is your computer slowing down or refusing to save new files? You might be facing the dreaded “storage full” warning. In today’s fast-paced digital world, running out of storage can disrupt your workflow, hinder collaboration, and even compromise system performance. Whether you’re a business owner or a casual user, understanding how to manage your computer’s storage effectively is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical steps to free up space, optimize performance, and embrace cloud-first strategies to keep your digital workspace tidy and efficient.
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Donna Aplin
(Without a Huge Budget)
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. These hats run from managing operations, handling customer inquiries to keeping everything running smoothly. There’s a solution that can lighten the load, AI-powered automation. Thanks to technological advancements, these tools have become more accessible and cost-effective than ever, allowing small business owners to automate tasks they previously had to handle manually.
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Donna Aplin
Personal data protection is more important than ever in this digital world. The dark web is a secret part of the internet that is very dangerous because it is often used for illegal things like selling personal information. Because the dark web is decentralised and private, it is very hard to get rid of data that is already there.
This article will go into detail about how hard it is to get data off of the dark web, how to keep your personal information safe, and other ways to make your online safety better. We’ll talk about what the dark web is, how hard it is to get rid of data, and what you can do to protect your identity.
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Donna Aplin
The digital age has made our lives easier than ever, but it has also made it easier for hackers to take advantage of our online weaknesses. Hackers are getting smarter and using more creative ways to get into people’s personal and business accounts. It’s easy to think of weak passwords and phishing emails as the biggest threats, but hackers also use a lot of other, less well-known methods to get into accounts. This post will talk about seven surprising ways hackers can get into your accounts and how you can keep yourself safe.
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Donna Aplin
At ESP Projects, we believe that outsourcing IT support is one of the most effective ways to reduce costs, improve security, and boost productivity—regardless of your business size or sector. Whether you’re a startup trying to stay lean or an established company looking to scale efficiently, here’s why outsourcing your IT could be the best decision you make this year.
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Donna Aplin
(Best Practices for Data Sharing)
Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalise content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can include everything from basic data like the type of browser and IP address to more private data like names and credit card numbers. It’s important for people to know how this information is gathered, used, and shared. In this piece, we’ll talk about how websites use user data, the best ways to share data, and why data privacy is important.
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Donna Aplin
From the Magic of Disney with a visit across the pond to the sun-drenched shores of the Maldives, Missy the ESP Duck has had a whirlwind year of travel, fun, and fabulous photo ops. As the cheerful mascot of ESP Projects, Missy Duck has been busy making friends, spreading smiles, and popping up in some truly unexpected places.
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Donna Aplin
Since we live in a digital world, cloud storage is an important tool for both personal and business use. So long as they have an internet connection, users can store and get to their info from anywhere at any time. But while cloud storage is convenient, there is a chance that your data could be stolen or accessed by people who aren’t supposed to.
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Donna Aplin
How do I onboard new users to my business?
How do I onboard new users to my business? What a great question that is! And to answer the question, we’ll try to consider the bit that we’re interested in (the IT side of things) and the bits that affect the rest of your business. Hopefully, that will help you to make a good job of bringing new people into your organisation.
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Donna Aplin
Cyber risks are smarter than ever in today’s digital world. People and companies can lose money, have their data stolen, or have their identities stolen if they use weak passwords or old authentication methods. A strong password is the first thing that will protect you from hackers, but it’s not the only thing that will do the job.
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Donna Aplin
Password spraying is a complex type of cyberattack that uses weak passwords to get into multiple user accounts without permission. Using the same password or a list of passwords that are often used on multiple accounts is what this method is all about. The goal is to get around common security measures like account lockouts.
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Donna Aplin
(and How to Stay Safe)
Cybercriminals target Gmail a lot because it’s very popular. It also integrates with many other Google services. As AI-powered hacking attacks become more common, it gets harder for people to distinguish between real and fake emails.
As 2025 approaches, it’s crucial for Gmail users to be aware of these new threats and take steps to keep their accounts safe. We’ll discuss the new threats that Gmail users face in 2025 and give tips on how to stay safe.
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Donna Aplin
When is Windows 10 End of Life? And why does it matter to my business?
We first wrote about this back in 2024, when we gave you a one year warning (check it out here). Microsoft Windows 10 will be the grand old age of 10 on July 15th 2025 and Software that is 10 years old in technology terms is absolutely ancient! Shortly after it’s tenth birthday, Microsoft will stop supporting the Operating System and only Windows 11 will be available with support (and updates).
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Donna Aplin
It may seem like the file is gone for good when you delete it from your computer. However, the truth is more complicated than that. A deleted file doesn’t really disappear from your hard drive; it stays there until new data fills up the space it occupied.
This process might be hard to understand for people who don’t know much about how computers handle files. We’ll discuss what happens to deleted files, how to recover them, and why they might still be on your device.
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Jason Francis
Which is best – Teams or Zoom? OK, so since lockdown in 2020, we’ve all had to get used to working with video conferencing software. Business between people has changed substantially, with many people now preferring to do most of their work in a video conferencing application rather than go out to physically meet people. In our humble opinion, that’s a shame, but that’s because we’re a people orientated company. We love meeting people face-to-face (and getting the tea, coffee and cake, that come along with that, especially the cake!).
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Donna Aplin
Malware is a huge threat in the digital world. It can cause a lot of damage and cost people a lot of money. As technology advances, so do the tactics used by cybercriminals. In this article, we will explore some of the newest and trickiest types of malware.
7 Malware Threats to Watch Out For
Malware keeps getting more complex and harder to detect. Here are seven new and tricky types of malware that you should know about:
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Donna Aplin
You can make your computer experience more unique by changing the style of your desktop. It lets you organise your area well, which makes it easier to get to files and programs you use often. There are many ways to change things whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or Linux.
This can make a big difference in how your desktop looks and how it works, which can help you get more done and make your computer feel more like your own. We’ll look at ten ways to change the layout of your screen.
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Donna Aplin
In this digital world, it’s hard to keep track of all the storage space on your devices. It’s easy for our devices to run out of room because we keep adding more photos, videos, documents, and files. Cloud storage is a convenient option because it lets people store their data online, which frees up space on their devices and lets them view files from anywhere. This post will talk about the best cloud storage services that can help you get more done online and save space on your devices.
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