Files and tribulations - 10 ways to stay organised

If you work with files and folders all day, the chances are you have saved thousands over the years. So how will you ever locate that killer spreadsheet template you designed in 2006?

Here are our top ten tips to help create the perfect filing system and ensure work can always be found easily. Read more
 

Google suffers global mail outage

It can happen to the best of us. Earlier this month, Google reminded businesses everywhere of the perils of inadequate system maintenance planning when its Gmail system crashed for nearly two hours.

Read more about what went wrong – it may help you think about your own business continuity planning. Read more
 

Windows 7 no replacement for layered security

The new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft may include a number of improved security features but experts believe it will stop short of replacing third party vendor products.

Read about the key improvements and the challenges Microsoft still faces in gaining widespread acceptance from business users. Read more
 

Natural born multitasker or just disorganised?

New research has concluded that people who spend the most time juggling multiple activities may be the worst multitaskers of all.

Read about the psychology tests conducted on two groups of American students and decide whether you’re a natural born multitasker or just plain disorganised. Read more
 

Switching off when you leave the office

A number of world initiatives are reminding us of the potential to improve our green credentials and save money by switching off computer equipment when we leave the office.

Learn more about ‘Power IT Down’ day and the upcoming E-day planned for the Isles of Scilly this coming October. Read more