Each year, we at G5 Technologies meet with lots of business owners in and around the Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire areas regarding their IT support and more recently advising on increasing their Cyber Security Defences. There are lots of great Managed
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Is your team also using their Android mobile devices to do their tasks? Incorporating an Android suite of apps into your workplace can dramatically improve productivity. Many organizations opt for Android to take their office productivity to the next level.
Improve Your Workplace Productivity With Microsoft Word: 11 Tips To Make the Most of This Program
Microsoft Word is an indispensable part of most business environments. It has numerous features that can help you boost productivity. Microsoft Word is one of the most popular office programs in the world. It allows millions of people to complete
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Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need to avoid several key mistakes when choosing your team. Time spent on trying to figure out the technology you use in your business can be
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Working from your computer or smartphone is convenient, but it can also be distracting. To maintain productivity, you should install effective Google Chrome Extensions. Google Chrome is arguably the most popular browser on the planet. It’s best known for allowing
Enhance Your Server Management with These 8 Tips
You may have state-of-the-art servers, but their efficiency can diminish over time. Managing them is key to optimizing your business operations. Numerous organizations rely on servers for various IT functions, such as applications, emails, hosting websites, and data storage. Although
11 Effective Security Measures To Bolster Your Microsoft 365 Data Protection
Making the most of your Microsoft 365 apps requires you to adopt appropriate security measures. Microsoft 365 is one of the best collaboration and productivity tools around. It provides users with seamless communication, scalability and supports remote work with various
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Online reputation can make or break your chances of landing and retaining clients. That’s why managing this aspect in your business is critical. Your store, whether brick-and-mortar or online, looks great. And your product or service may have struck a
The 8 Key Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Business Continuity Plan
The only way to continue your operations in case of setbacks is to enforce a well-thought-out business continuity plan. However, you’ll need to avoid several mistakes when developing your strategy. Your operations may seem efficient and failproof, but the reality
Making Your Mobile Devices Safe From Cyber Attacks: The 9 Best Practices
The reality is, mobile devices are less safe than desktop computers. Boosting security on such devices is essential if you use them in business. Technological breakthroughs have streamlined your operations in several ways. Primarily, you can now use mobile devices
Choosing your VPN to Protect Against Cyber Attacks
Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a VPN can greatly help in reducing those threats. Many companies rely on public networks for communication and data sharing. It allows them to cut costs and allocate their funds
Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams Using Microsoft 365 Defender
Phishing can lose you a lot of money and expose sensitive information. Microsoft 365 Defender can dramatically mitigate this risk with several features. Phishing attacks are a severe threat to your business. These fraudulent actions can cause your team members
13 Strategies for Failproof Cybersecurity
Skilled hackers can easily access your system and steal precious business information. Upgrading your cybersecurity can help address this problem. Taking your cybersecurity seriously is a must. Otherwise, you leave the door open for criminals to compromise your business’ privacy
7 Tips for Organising Your Office Desktop to Boost Productivity
Boosting productivity in your business doesn’t just entail optimising your equipment and sharpening your attention. At G5 Technologies, we know that decluttering your computer desktop is also essential. A clutter-free office is paramount to improving your productivity. Piles of stationery
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7 Factors to Consider For an IT Compliance Policy
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5 Technologies to Increase Productivity
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3 Top Tips for Running A Cybersecurity Audit
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Windows 11: The Top 5 Questions Answered
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5 simple steps to help you recognise fraudulent emails
Spam email and phishing attempts are more common than ever in 2021. The covid-19 global pandemic has proved the perfect opportunity for cyber criminals to try and catch people out. Educating your employees on how to recognise fraudulent email and
Alternative Xmas party ideas Aberdeen 2020
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IT security tips for working from home
Companies generally protect their corporate computers and other devices using many different methods. They install security solutions, prohibit employees from installing applications, filter content and restricted web access. Now that many are working from home; home IT security is even
Working from home tips from our IT Engineers
Life has changed a lot in 2020 so far. In Scotland we have now been in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak for over 100 days. For many of us this has meant working from home, including us at G5
Outdoor WiFi for your Business
Is your WiFi ready for social distancing? Businesses such as pubs and restaurants are now opening back up in time for Summer. Some restrictions are in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19: not allowing bar service, offering table
Protect your organisation against Cyber Attack
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The Apprentice
G5 Apprenticeship Success for Ben G5 are proud to announce apprenticeship success for Ben Hamilton. Ben is the IT companies second apprentice. Commenting on the appointment, G5 Director Kate Wemyss said. “Ben is the second apprentice we have employed through
Windows 7 – End of Life January 2020 – Advice
Please be aware that Microsoft have announced that Windows 7 is to become ‘end of life’ with effect from 14th January 2020, what this means is that all product updates and more importantly, security updates for Windows 7, will cease
5 Options for Emergency Internet Access
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G5 are now a Cyber Essentials ACE Practitioner
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Providing WiFi – Your responsibilities
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Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme for Scottish Business
Protect your business against cyber-crime with Government voucher scheme Westhill based IT firm G5 Technologies Ltd is urging local businesses to take up the government funded Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme before it runs out. To help more businesses become cyber
Top Ten Ways to Save Money on IT
Spring time is here! Traditionally it’s time to clean the windows, the bottom of the drawers and cupboards in the kitchen and all those other things you have been meaning to get around to. Spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to
Microsoft Office 2013 is no longer supported
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With the recent news that Microsoft no longer support Office 2013 you should consider making the move to a newer version of Microsoft Office (2019) or Office 365 to take advantage of the latest productivity features. Here are some of the
Have you been naughty or nice when it comes to security?
Tis’ the season to make sure you are helping rather than hindering your business when it comes to IT. Why? Because we had a word with our Technical Team and they might put you on their naughty list if they
G5 Technologies partner with Westhill Academy
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Having issues with Sage Accounts?
We recently helped one of our customers out with with a Sage upgrade on their server. They previously only had it on one PC but wanted to let a second user access it, like many other small businesses. This led
Email Security Tips
Here are our top 3 email related security tips Cyber criminals are always looking for new ways to get access to your personal information. That’s how they earn money after all. They can use your email to access many of your
G5 Technologies new website design
We are delighted to announce that we have updated our website. When our employees are keen to try something new we encourage them to give it a shot. It means that they learn something and gain confidence in their skills. So when they were keen to rebuild our website we…
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Are you feeling the GDPR pressure yet? We are sure by now you have heard some scaremongering about the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which come into play on 25th May 2018. At G5 we are looking at the
G5 Technologies is a Microsoft Silver Partner
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Windows 10 – We can upgrade you
Spring time is the time of new life and moving forwards. It’s the time for change and now that Microsoft have stopped supporting some of their older versions it is also time to upgrade to Windows 10! Microsoft no longer
GDPR: What Wi-Fi providers need to know
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on the 25th May 2018. If you provide free Wi-Fi to your customers you will have to ask for consent to collect and store their personal data before they can
Fibre Broadband Vouchers -Aberdeen area
Are you currently unable to get Fibre Broadband? If not then you could benefit from fibre broadband vouchers via the new Gigabit voucher scheme. If you are a business in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire and unable to get Fibre broadband then
G5 Transition to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2013 Certification
We are delighted to confirm our continued registration and transition to the new ISO 9001:2015 Certification along with gaining our ISO 72001:2013 Certification. Talking about our recent accreditation, director Kate Wemyss said: “We are delighted with our smooth transition to
Public WiFi Security Tips
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Cyber security tips
We get asked lots of questions by our clients about computer security so we thought it might be handy to share some of our top cyber security tips. 1. Educate your staff Cyber security training should be mandatory for
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Apprentice of the Year G5’s very own Craig Chadwick was at Holyrood on 24th April after being shortlisted for the Microsoft’s Modern Apprentice of the Year awards. Commenting on his experience Craig said: “I really appreciate being nominated for Apprentice
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