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Welcome to the Novo IT blog — your source for practical advice, industry updates, and local insights into IT support in West Sussex. We post regularly about cybersecurity, remote work, IT trends, and how small businesses can get the most out of their tech.

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Illustration of a masked cybercriminal using a laptop, representing a cyberattack targeting a business network.
The first hour after a cyberattack is crucial. Learn the practical steps every small business should take to contain the incident, protect evidence and begin recovery.
A laptop surrounded by flames and smoke, representing an overheating computer under heavy workload.
PC stress testing helps you check stability, spot overheating, and prepare your system for demanding tasks. Here’s how to do it safely.
Laptop secured with chains and a combination padlock, representing ransomware protection and cybersecurity for small businesses.
Ransomware attacks often follow the same predictable pattern. Learn how cybercriminals target small businesses and discover five practical steps that can help stop an attack before it causes costly downtime.
Person using a laptop displaying files and folders, representing the review and management of Microsoft 365 tenant security settings.
Older Microsoft 365 tenants may still be using outdated security settings. Learn five key areas to review and improve your Microsoft 365 security posture.
A hand holding a cloud and padlock icon, representing secure cloud storage and business data protection.
Cloud services can be extremely safe, but only when they are configured and managed properly. Here’s what a safe cloud setup really means for your business.
Microsoft Copilot logo with the tagline "Your everyday AI companion," surrounded by a colorful ribbon and floating Microsoft 365 app icons like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with example AI prompts.
Before rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot, review permissions, sharing settings, and sensitive data access. Learn how proper preparation reduces oversharing risks and helps businesses adopt AI securely.
Employee carrying a box of belongings while leaving an office, highlighting the importance of effective onboarding and offboarding processes.
Most offboarding problems begin long before an employee leaves. Learn how better onboarding practices help businesses improve security, maintain access control, and make staff transitions significantly easier to manage.
A computer screen showing green code and a red hacked warning message, representing a compromised PC or cyberattack.
Think your PC might be hacked? Learn the warning signs, how to investigate suspicious activity, and what steps to take next.
A stylised artificial intelligence graphic with the words “Artificial Intelligence” and a glowing brain above a business suit, representing AI use in business.
AI tools can improve productivity, but unmanaged use can create serious business risk. Here’s what Shadow AI means and how to stay in control.

Curious about UK cyber threats?

Check out the National Cyber Security Centre for more advice.