Antivirus software is designed to stop viruses from entering your computer system. These programs also search for, detect, and get rid of viruses. This includes software viruses, as well as other malicious software including adware, malware, and Trojan worms.

Ransomware is a type of malware or malicious software. It is one of many cyber security threats businesses need to be aware of today.

In the race to keep up with data legislation and maintain the highest levels of privacy and security, it's sometimes basic IT housekeeping that gets forgotten.

All systems which connect to the internet should be regularly scanned to detect risks and ensure swift action.

There’s no denying that you need to look after your devices properly if you want them to last. One of the most critical parts of any device is the battery. Unfortunately, battery technology has not developed as quickly as other technologies, and this has led to a lot of misinformation about battery life. In this article, we are going to debunk the biggest battery myths out there.

Equipping your business with the right technology can be a minefield of technical jargon. The average computer user doesn’t know the difference between a Solid State Drive (SSD) and a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), and they probably don’t need to. When you are storing vital information for the running of your business, however, it's something you need to look into.

Here at UserOne, we have just been awarded our very first Cyber Essentials certificate! The Cyber Essentials accreditation is a mark of our commitment to security and respect for data protection.

If you're a small business, it's likely you're already aware of the risks of hacking - but maybe you thought it would never happen to you. When it comes to your IT and cybersecurity, it has never been more important to keep up to date with how best to prevent risks for your business, keep your customer’s data safe, and your company protected. Read on for six of the most common causes of security breaches in small businesses - and for tips on how you can prevent them from happening to you:

You may have heard that many businesses are opting to switch to VoIP – but if you’re still wondering why or maybe even what VoIP is exactly, then take a look at our top reasons to switch today.

When people focus on computer software and the hardware performance of new market entry gadgets, they tend to ignore a very important factor — the batteries that help power these devices. Our laptop batteries play an essential role in powering our devices, but we can often forget about them, instead choosing to engage in high octane discussions touching on GPUs and RAMs.

Yours may be one of the millions of businesses in the UK today that use ISDN. The system was first introduced in the 1980s as a way to transmit both voice and data over wired phone lines, and became popular as businesses discovered its usefulness for video and conference calls.

In 2015, BT announced that they would stop supplying new ISDN and PSTN lines by 2020. By 2025, the entire system will be phased out in favour of cloud-based and virtual VoIP and SIP systems. Existing ISDN users will need to make the switch to one of the new systems.