MFA Is Not Optional Any More — But Not All MFA Is Equal
"We have MFA" doesn't mean what it did two years ago — attackers now relay codes and push approvals in real time. Here's how the methods compare, which ones still...
POPIA and Data Breaches: What Your Business Must Actually Do When Information Is Compromised
A stolen laptop, a hacked mailbox or a ransomware hit isn't just an IT problem in South Africa — it's a reporting obligation. Here's what Section 22 of POPIA requires,...
Why Is My Fibre So Slow? 9 Real Causes (and How to Fix Each One)
Paying for 100Mbps and getting 20? Slow fibre is almost never the fibre itself. Here are the nine most common culprits — from WiFi placement to outdated routers — and...
Managed IT vs Break-Fix: Why Waiting for Things to Break Costs More
Paying for IT only when something breaks feels cheaper — until you count the downtime, the emergencies, and the problems nobody saw coming. Here's the honest comparison between break-fix and...
Disaster Recovery for SMEs: What Happens to Your Business When the Server Dies?
Backups protect your data; disaster recovery protects your ability to operate. A practical guide to RTO, RPO and building a recovery plan that fits an SME budget — before you...
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: The Only Backup Strategy You Need to Remember
Three copies, two different media, one offsite. The 3-2-1 rule has survived decades because it defeats every common data-loss scenario — including ransomware. Here's how to apply it properly in...
Phishing Has Evolved: How to Spot Modern Email Scams in 2026
The badly-spelled scam email is history. Today's phishing is polished, personalised and often AI-written — which means spotting it comes down to process, not proofreading. Here's what to train your...
7 Cybersecurity Essentials Every Small Business Should Have in Place
Cybercriminals don't skip small businesses — they automate attacks against everyone. These seven fundamentals stop the vast majority of real-world attacks, and none of them require an enterprise budget.
Your Domain Is a Business Asset: How to Choose It and Protect It
Losing control of your domain means losing your website, your email and years of brand equity in one shot. Here's how to choose the right domain — and the housekeeping...
Shared Hosting vs VPS: Which Is Right for Your Website?
Most websites are either overpaying for a VPS they don't need or outgrowing shared hosting without realising it. Here's a straight answer on when each option makes sense.