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Practical technology notes from the field

Short posts about backups, Microsoft 365, security, phones, internet, and the small-business tech decisions that actually matter.

Dave Nevill writing practical technology notes for small-business clients
June 2026 Phones & Internet

Moving business phone service? Start with the checklist.

The contract, numbers, users, SMS registration, desk phones, mobile apps, faxing, and network details I like to sort out before a cutover.

  • Plan for SMS registration delays before the port date
  • Compare contract length, savings, and cancellation rules
  • Match desk phones, mobile apps, AI answering, and fax needs to the business
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May 2026 Backups

Backups and your modern options in an interconnected world

A practical look at cloud sync, Microsoft 365, local files, offsite copies, ransomware risk, and recovery speed.

  • Cloud sync is useful, but it is not the whole backup plan
  • Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and SharePoint need recovery planning
  • Testing and recovery speed matter as much as storage location
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April 2026 Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 email security settings that actually help

The practical layers I like to review first: MFA, Safe Links, filtering, backups, Conditional Access, training, and sign-in monitoring.

  • MFA is the must-have first step
  • Protect email with Safe Links and Check Point Harmony
  • Back up Microsoft 365 data with Dropsuite
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