The Lucid View

3rd August 2026
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Update on our monthly charges (September 2026)

We haven’t increased our prices in three years, and that’s something we’re genuinely proud of. Over that time, though, the cost of running an IT support […]
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 […]
11th September 2026

The Biggest IT Concern for Small Businesses in 2026

The number one IT concern for small business owners in the UK in 2026 is cyber security, specifically the threat of phishing and email-based attacks. Recent […]
4th September 2026

Small Business Technology Blueprint

A solid technology foundation for a small business comes down to four essentials: a reliable cloud-based productivity and email platform such as Microsoft 365, a separate […]
28th August 2026

AI for Business Reporting

AI tools can now take raw business data from spreadsheets, CRM systems, helpdesk platforms, and financial software, and turn it into a clear, structured, written report […]
21st August 2026

Advanced Email Protection (Microsoft 365 Business Premium)

Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, which adds three layers of advanced email protection on top of the basic filtering included […]