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How to check if your business emails are on the dark web.
Google has discontinued its Dark Web report, leaving many business owners vulnerable. Discover the best free alternative to check if your team's passwords have been stolen and learn the three-step "security hygiene upgrade" to lock down your company data for good.
Is Your Business Security Wide Open? Every Type of 2-Step Verification Ranked (Worst to Best)
Most people assume that having any two-step verification turned on makes them safe. But if you are using text messages (SMS), you are relying on technology from the 90s to protect your business in 2026. We have ranked every major verification method from "dangerous" to "bulletproof" so you can see exactly where your business stands—and how to fix it.
What should you do with a Google Workspace account when a team member leaves?
Thinking about deleting a Google Workspace account to save cash? Stop. While deleting saves you £60 a year, it exposes your business to massive legal risks and data loss. Discover why the £5/month Archived User licence is the cheapest insurance policy you will ever buy, and read real-world examples of why keeping that data is non-negotiable.
Here is why you should use Google Voice for your business phone system.
The key feature of Google Voice is that there are no contracts; you pay for what you use from the service each month, and you can cancel at any time. Google Voice offers three service levels, each adding more features.
Is Google Workspace Really Better Than Microsoft 365? (A New Report Says Yes).
Picking your company's core productivity suite can feel like a toss-up. But what if it's not a 50/50 choice? An independent research firm, Hypothesis Group, just surveyed 1,600 users, and the results are strikingly clear.
Why Are My Business Emails Going to Spam? A Simple Google Workspace Fix.
Is your invoice in your client's spam folder? If your business emails are going missing, it's not your fault. It's likely a hidden Google Workspace setting you missed. This guide shows you the 3-step fix (SPF, DKIM & DMARC) to prove you're one of the good guys and get your emails delivered.
Too many files to read? Get Google Drive to 'podcast' them for you.
You know that feeling. A team member pings you a massive PDF you should read, but you just don’t have time. Instead of letting it gather dust, what if you could just listen to it?
Why your first Google Workspace emails might end up in spam (and how to fix it)
Sent your first email from a new Google Workspace or Gmail account only for it to land in spam? The solution is often simpler than you think and comes down to three key security settings. This guide explains how to ensure your emails are trusted and delivered, and reveals the powerful, time-saving features like e-signatures and AI meeting notes you might be missing out on. Learn how a professional setup unlocks the full potential of your subscription.
What's the Best Way to Manage Team Tasks in Google Workspace?
Stop forwarding emails or juggling reminders in chat. With Google Tasks inside Workspace, you can create, assign, and track tasks directly from Gmail, Chat, and Docs — keeping everything connected and simple.
What's the Safest Way to Edit a PDF for Free?
Before you upload a sensitive document to a free online PDF editor, stop and consider the risks. Many of these services can expose your private data. This post reveals the safest way to edit your files for free, using a secure and powerful tool you already have access to.
How can my business get the most out of Google Gemini?
Many businesses only scratch the surface of what Google Gemini can do. This guide reveals the powerful, often-missed features like Workspace integration, Gems for recurring tasks, and creative tools that can turn Gemini into a true productivity partner for your team.
What's the Easiest Way to Make Videos for Work?
Google Vids makes video creation effortless. From blank page to polished video, AI handles scripts, footage, and voiceovers—so your team can share ideas faster.
