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Plain-English IT, for people with other jobs.
Short, practical articles on security, Microsoft 365 and running IT without an IT department.
- Security
SPF, DKIM and DMARC, explained without the jargon
The three DNS records that stop criminals sending email as your business, what each one does, and how to check yours in seconds.
October 20, 2026 · 6 min read - Security
MFA for small teams: how to turn it on without the complaints
Multi-factor authentication blocks most account takeovers. Here's how to roll it out to a 10–50 person team so people barely notice.
October 13, 2026 · 5 min read - Microsoft 365
Does Microsoft back up your Microsoft 365 data?
Microsoft keeps the service running. That's not the same as a backup you control. What's covered, what isn't, and when you need more.
October 6, 2026 · 5 min read - IT management
What to expect when you switch IT providers
Switching usually takes about three weeks. Here's every step, what you'll need to provide, and how to avoid getting locked out by the old provider.
September 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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