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February 1, 2026

Change ownership of Synology Cloud Sync tasks

Synology have advised people for some time now to not use an administrator user called admin, as this account will be subject to password guessing attacks. If you need to retire that account but already have Cloud Sync tasks tied to it, here is a practical way to reassign those tasks without rebuilding everything from scratch.

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April 2, 2026

Why Every Melbourne SMB Needs MDR in 2026

Ransomware attacks on small and medium-sized businesses have surged dramatically in recent years, and Melbourne SMBs are now firmly in the firing line. Managed Detection & Response bridges the gap between owning security tools and actually having someone watch, investigate, and respond when things go wrong.

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March 1, 2026

Ubiquiti vs Enterprise Wi-Fi: What's Right for Your Office?

Ubiquiti has made centrally managed, scalable, high-performance networking accessible to SMBs without the traditional enterprise price tag. We break down where it shines, where traditional enterprise vendors still win, and what that means for your office.

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April 24, 2026

Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: Which Is Right for You?

Both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are excellent platforms. The right choice is not about features on a checklist. It is about how your business actually works day to day. Here is the practical view on where each one fits best.

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January 15, 2026

3CX VOIP: Why We Recommend It to Every Professional Practice

3CX is a modern communications platform that brings together voice calls, video conferencing, live chat, and messaging into one system that works cleanly across devices and locations. Here is why it is such a strong fit for professional practices.

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January 27, 2026

Synology NAS: Your Local Cloud for Business Files

A Synology NAS paired with Dropbox and Backblaze B2 creates a practical hybrid storage model that gives businesses local speed, cloud convenience, and proper backup.

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January 20, 2026

Guardz + SentinelOne: A Layered Security Approach That Works

Guardz, SentinelOne, and Check Point Email Protection create a practical layered security stack that helps SMBs cover email, endpoints, identity, and response without unnecessary complexity.

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