The Lucid View

5th June 2026

Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Should you upgrade?

Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium both include the same core applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. The key difference is that […]
29th May 2026

Linux Mint as a Daily Driver

Linux Mint is a free, open-source operating system built on Ubuntu that is widely regarded as one of the most accessible and user-friendly versions of Linux […]
15th May 2026

RescueTime Review: Track Your Time

RescueTime is an automatic time-tracking application that runs quietly in the background on your computer and phone, logging every application, website, and document you interact with […]
1st May 2026

Build a Personal Daily Dashboard

A personal daily dashboard using Zapier and Microsoft To Do works by automatically routing tasks, alerts, and messages from multiple tools — such as Zendesk, Outlook, […]
24th April 2026

The Principles of Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme, supported by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), that defines five core security controls every organisation should have […]
10th April 2026

Working From Home During School Holidays

Working from home during school holidays can significantly reduce productivity due to constant interruptions and competing priorities. Small business owners can stay on track by adjusting […]
30th March 2026

What is email spoofing?

Email spoofing is when a scammer sends an email that appears to come from your address, without actually accessing your account. It is not a hack […]
20th March 2026

The Hidden Risk of Onsite Hardware

Small businesses that rely heavily on on-site servers and NAS devices are exposed to significant risks, including downtime, data loss, and limited scalability. By introducing off-site […]
13th March 2026

What is Shadow AI?

The Hidden IT Risk Growing Inside Small Businesses: Shadow AI Shadow AI refers to employees using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini for […]
5th June 2026

Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Should you upgrade?

Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium both include the same core applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. The key difference is that […]
29th May 2026

Linux Mint as a Daily Driver

Linux Mint is a free, open-source operating system built on Ubuntu that is widely regarded as one of the most accessible and user-friendly versions of Linux […]
15th May 2026

RescueTime Review: Track Your Time

RescueTime is an automatic time-tracking application that runs quietly in the background on your computer and phone, logging every application, website, and document you interact with […]
1st May 2026

Build a Personal Daily Dashboard

A personal daily dashboard using Zapier and Microsoft To Do works by automatically routing tasks, alerts, and messages from multiple tools — such as Zendesk, Outlook, […]