Firewall 101: What every school and business should know
Is your firewall quietly protecting you… or quietly leaving gaps?
Most schools and businesses rarely think about it.
It sits in the background. You assume it works.
Finally, a fix for password chaos
How many hours have you and your team lost to forgotten passwords, reset emails, or lockouts?
Probably more than you’d like to admit.
Microsoft Edge has introduced this simple but very welcome improvement…
Ask Copilot" is coming to your Taskbar (but only if you want it to)
Have you ever wished your computer just understood what you were trying to do, instead of making you dig through menus and search results to get there?
Microsoft’s working on it.
Microsoft Edge introduces a new scam protection tool
Those fake “Your PC is infected, call support!” pop-ups?These scams often come complete with flashing red warnings and a fake phone number that claims to be for “Microsoft support.”
Microsoft Edge has found a smart new way to block them before they appear.
Edge just got a LOT safer
You know those terrifying pop-ups that pretend your device is infected and demand you “call support immediately” They’re dangerous. And they’re getting smarter.
This is how Microsoft Edge is fighting back…
Is your team using AI well? Copilot can tell you
How do you really know if your staff are making the most of AI at work or in the classroom?
You’ve rolled out Microsoft Copilot.
Inside your computer ...
Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: Computer literacy.
Not coding. Not being “great with tech”.
The everyday ability to use computers confidently and safely.
How to help your team be AI confident
Has your school, trust or business embraced AI, or do staff feel unsure, worried, or even judged for using it?
To get real value from AI, you need confident people using it. That confidence does not come from tools alone. It comes from clarity, training and trust.
Never lose a Word document again
Be honest, how many times have you lost a Word document because you forgot to hit “Save”?
We’ve all been there.
The power cuts out, your laptop crashes, or you just close the window too fast… and hours of work vanish in an instant.
The clock’s ticking for Windows 10: Are you ready?
14th October 2025.
Does that date look familiar? If you’re using Windows 10, it should. It’s the day Microsoft pulls free support for the operating system.
Don’t just prevent attacks - plan your recovery
If you’ve got firewalls, top-tier security software, multi-factor authentication, and strong passwords. Great start!
However, here’s the truth — no system is 100% secure. Even the best defences can fail.
Still on Windows 10?
We get it – it works, it’s familiar. But here’s the catch: after 14 October, Windows 10 reaches end of life.
Windows 10 support ends on 14th October
You probably know Windows 10 support ends on 14th October. But did you know Teams Rooms for Windows 10 is also reaching end of support?
A smarter IT solution for schools – now all in one place
Breathe Technology is proud to be the authorised support partner for Schools Broadband in Peterborough.
Schools broadband & Breathe Technology: A powerful partnership for education IT
Breathe Technology is proud to be the authorised support partner for Schools Broadband in Peterborough, together we can give you a smarter, safer, and more streamlined solution.
Future-proof your School’s internet – Free assessment available
Is your school’s internet fast, secure, and fully compliant? Reliable connectivity is no longer a luxury – it’s essential.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard have everything you need to keep your organisation running smoothly?
Microsoft 365 Business Standard has all the tools you need to keep your business running smoothly.
Why your organisation needs Microsoft 365 Business Premium
If you use Microsoft 365 Business Standard, you’ll already know about the range of tools and features that help your business function better every day ....
No more “Tech Grinch” excuses in 2025!
Santa may only come once a year, but your IT Support and Cyber Security strategy needs to work for you 24/7!
2025 is set to be a year of growth and opportunity - but only if your team has the tools to succeed.
How to choose the right new hardware for your school or business
Slow isn’t often a word you want to associate with your school or business.
When your hardware isn’t performing, you’ll hear it a lot. Complaints about PCs, your internet connection, even your network.
How future-ready is your school’s or business’s IT?
➡️ How do you feel about the technology you use in your school or business? A recent study found that 90% of managers or business leads felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class”.
❓ But how about tomorrow?
Cloud Telephony vs. VoIP – which is best for your school or business?
Is your phone system causing frustration for your team, students, parents, or customers? It might be time for an upgrade!
The very latest business internet
Are you sure your business or school is getting the most out of its phone, internet, and mobile services?
Ways to cut costs while enhancing your phone and internet
Are you sure your school or business is getting the most out of its phone, internet, and mobile services?
Who is looking after your Cyber Security?
Breathe Technology writes: We recently assisted a Cambridgeshire-based organisation that was the victim of a cyber attack. The systems were offline down for nearly a week and took almost a month to fully recover. They had security systems and backups in place. Or so they believed.