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Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 2

In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset offers lightweight comfort, adaptive noise cancellation and clear mics, ideal for interviews and long workdays.
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Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.
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Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Mobile cybersecurity tools like SonicExpress are crucial for securing hybrid workforces, offering real-time control and swift threat response anywhere.
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UK expense claims face slow approvals & vague submissions

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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UK finance teams face slow expense claim approvals and vague submissions, with 27% taking over a month and GBP £60 million in claims analysed.
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Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.
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Logic unveils Visionhub to integrate AV tech for workspaces

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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LOGIC launches Visionhub, a platform integrating AV tech to enhance collaboration in diverse workspaces, supporting seamless hybrid and remote teamwork.
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Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Yealink teams up with Officeworks to offer over 20 professional headset models for remote and hybrid workers, starting at AUD $63 across 162 Australian stores.
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UK government’s AI spend soars but data quality risks persist

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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The Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 is a slim, solar-powered wireless keyboard that charges via ambient light, offering seamless multi-device use without battery hassles.
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NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
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CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.
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Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.
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Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Dell launches Pro Plus Earbuds with AI-driven noise cancellation and Microsoft Teams certification, tailored for hybrid work and easy IT management.
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Exclusive: Check Point’s Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
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L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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L'Oréal UK and Ireland is the first beauty firm appointed National Ambassador to aid UK SMEs in strengthening cyber resilience and combating cyber crime.
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Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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The BenQ ScreenBar Pro offers remote workers a stylish, efficient desk light with 16 brightness levels and an auto sensor for NZD $299.
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CHERRY unveils quiet, sustainable keyboards for offices

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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CHERRY launches four quiet, sustainable mechanical keyboards from GBP £95, designed for modern offices and home working with wireless connectivity.
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UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.