The Lucid View

23rd October 2026

AI Cyber Security Threats to Small Businesses 

Small businesses should be aware of AI-based cyber threats, but there is no need to panic. AI mainly helps criminals do what they already did, only […]
22nd October 2026
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PHP Critical Website Update Guidance

If you are worried about the PHP security issue in the news, contact whoever hosts or looks after your website, which is usually your web hosting […]
19th October 2026

AI Tools for Small Businesses

The most widely used low-cost AI tools among small businesses in 2026, beyond Microsoft Copilot, include ChatGPT for drafting emails, proposals, and general business writing; Claude […]
9th October 2026

What to do when someone leaves your business

When a member of staff leaves a business, their IT access should be disabled on or before their last day. This includes their email account, Microsoft […]
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 […]
14th August 2026

How we’re able to respond quickly to IT Support requests

Zendesk can automatically assign incoming IT support tickets to specific members of a team using a combination of triggers, automation rules, and skills-based routing. When a […]
18th August 2023
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How to set up a new computer

How to set up a new computer Let’s take a step back, to begin with. When ordering a new computer, we recommend you go with the […]
2nd June 2023
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Spring clean user access

Spring clean user access As I’m sure you can appreciate the inspiration for this article comes from the ever-changing UK spring/early summer weather. With spring in […]
27th July 2017
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Deadlines are good

Scenario 1: “We need this task completing, no rush, do it when you’re ready” You want to give people freedom and flexibility. Letting them choose the […]
26th July 2017
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Real World Reviews: The TP Link CPE210 Outdoor Wifi Unit

The scenario: A customer has a main office area, and they want to expand their operations into a second workshop around three quarters of a mile […]