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With more and more people and businesses using cloud-based storage solutions, USB drives are becoming increasingly side-lined. However, their portability and ease of use still makes them an attractive option in certain situations. Especially as they become less prevalent, some people may believe they are less reliable or durable than other solutions – so, before… Read more »

What are automatic gate sensors? Automatic gates are useful tools for personal privacy and security and are in use across thousands of properties throughout the country. Sensors are tools which detect additional movement or obstruction in or before the path of the gate which can prevent potentially dangerous action from being taken. How Do Gate… Read more »

As well as providing practical and visual advantages to your property, electric gates offer multiple security benefits that could be worth considering. However, with costly installation prices and multiple different types to choose from, it can be tricky decision to make. Here, we talk you through your options and the key things to consider, to… Read more »

Phishing emails are increasingly common, with fraudsters and online criminal activity only increasing year by year – in 2021/2022, for example, the Cyberthreat Defence Report stated that 80% of businesses experienced a successful cyber-attack, increasing by 10% from the previous year. Of these attacks, phishing reportedly made up a shocking 83%, so knowing how to… Read more »

The smooth functioning of a business often relies on the happiness and wellbeing of its workers. Needless to say, happiness and wellbeing took a significant hit during the Covid-19 pandemic for many of us. Whilst working from home and the new ‘hybrid’ models adopted by many businesses may be convenient for some, the lines between… Read more »

Here at the Corona IT blog, we’ve already written multiple articles arguing for moving past a potentially outdated model of in-house IT support, especially for small and medium sized enterprises. For such businesses, in-house solutions are often an expensive and clunky solution, but one alternative – ad-hoc support – can also present problems for businesses… Read more »

CCTV can be an effective and reliable way to increase the security of your home. However, it’s important to remain on the right side of the law, especially after the changes made to GDPR law in recent years. Most important to keep in mind is the fact that if you record any footage outside the… Read more »

In the aftermath of the pandemic, many businesses have moved permanently to a hybrid working model. With much to recommend it, from increased flexibility and improved wellness, LSE reported that remote working has increased innovation by 63%, engagement by 75%, organisational commitment by 68% and inclusion by 93%. However, businesses need to take into account… Read more »

If you’ve considered moving to cloud-based productivity packages, odds are that you’ve considered either Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) or G-Suite (now re-packaged as Google Workspace). Both options have a huge customer base to recommend them, similar offerings in terms of their foundational service packages as well as security, innovation, and efficiency. However, they each… Read more »

A Wellness Action Plan is simple. Typically, a WAP consists on a series of questions which encourage workers to reflect on how they work best. Potential questions might include, ‘What are your current working arrangements?’, ‘What are potential stressors in the workplace?’, and ‘How do mental health problems impact on your work?’ The process of… Read more »

When you first come across ‘backups’ and ‘disaster recovery’, it might appear that they seem to fulfil the same function. However, knowing the difference between these two – and how they relate! – can be a key piece of knowledge that can help you in the case of a security breach or other technological issues.… Read more »

Having lived through the changes to working models induced by the pandemic, many companies and employees have discovered the benefits that such changes have brought about. Increased collaboration, efficiency, and security – all while catering to individual working habits and circumstances have led to a more accessible and, ultimately, productive working environment. However, this can… Read more »