IT Guides & Blogs
From improving your basic IT setup to advanced cybersecurity configuration tips, the help4IT blog features a broad array of useful guides to help you improve efficiency and security within your business.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up a New Employee’s Laptop
A step-by-step guide to setting up a new employee laptop securely, from ordering hardware to handover.

A Small Business Guide to Migrating to Linux
Thinking of moving your small business to Linux? An honest guide to the real costs, the software blockers, and how to plan the migration.

A Small Business Guide to Microsoft Exchange
A practical guide to Microsoft Exchange for small businesses, covering Exchange Online, plans, email security, and smooth migrations.

Microsoft 365 Backup Solutions for Small Businesses
Microsoft 365 does not back up your data. Learn why, what the native tools miss, and the best backup solutions for UK small businesses.

Data Retention Strategy for Small Businesses
A practical guide to building a data retention strategy, covering UK GDPR, statutory retention periods, and secure data disposal.

Endpoint Management for SMEs
Every laptop, mobile phone, tablet, and desktop that connects to your business systems is an endpoint, and each one is a potential way in for an attacker.

Remote IT Support for Linux
Linux support draws on the same principles as Windows or macOS support, but the tooling, expectations, and risks differ in important ways.

Best Cloud Backup Solutions for Small Businesses
There is no single “best” cloud backup product. The right choice depends on what you are protecting, how much data you have, and how your business operates.

How to Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
A practical guide for UK SMEs on how to conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment, aligned with NCSC and Cyber Essentials guidance.

How to Setup the Server Network for Your Small Business
Before you buy a single switch, cable, or server, take a step back and look at what your business actually needs the network to do.
