Latest articles by K.G. Orphanides
Best server distros 2024
Best We've evaluated the best server distros around to help you and your business make the best choice for your OS
Best Linux distros 2024
Best We round up the best Linux distros for desktops with options for beginners through to fully-fledged operating system pros
Setting up a syslog server - a step-by-step guide
Tutorials Setting up a dedicated syslog server is a great way to keep on top of network monitoring following a cloud migration
Setting up and securing Amazon S3 storage
In-depth Everything you need to know about setting up and securing Amazon’s Simple Storage Services
Microsoft Teams review: A no-brainer for Microsoft shops
Reviews Existing Microsoft 365 subscribers will love Microsoft Teams - others, not so much
Microsoft Defender Antivirus review
Reviews Hassle-free Microsoft Defender Antivirus epitomises "if it ain't' broke, don't fix it"
Amazon Web Services review
Reviews The biggest and most well known cloud provider around – but it isn't always the most economical options for SMBs
McAfee Total Protection review: Expensive at full price
Reviews Protects your PC and includes a decent firewall, but costly and less effective than some rivals
F-Secure Safe review: Simple security struggles to outdo Defender
Reviews F-Secure Safe doesn’t have the protection or features to stand out against its rivals.
Kaspersky Internet Security review: Powerful, highly configurable protection
Reviews Easy to use, efficient and accurate malware defense for users who want to personalise their protection
1Password Business review: First choice for business travel and guest accounts
Reviews 1Password provides a great user experience, but its entry level tier in particular lacks some surprising features
Keeper Security review: Keeps corporate password management simple
Reviews Very polished business password management includes free lifetime personal accounts for all your users
Dashlane review: A very web-focused password manager
Reviews A polished password manager with slightly limited platform support but plenty of security features
LastPass review: Great to administrate, a little clunky to use
Reviews LastPass has the most comprehensive admin portal around but it’s excessively browser-focused
Bitwarden review: Worth paying for
Reviews The competitively priced newcomer is at the forefront of password management
Facebook Workplace review: Are you ready for Facebook’s social office?
Reviews The corporate version of Facebook does a lot, much of it well, but its comms and events need more polish
Seagate IronWolf 510 ZP1920NM30001 (1.92TB) review: Built for business
Reviews Built for SMB NAS caching, this NVMe drive is pricey but has a massive lifespan
Basecamp 3 review: More molehill than mountain
Reviews Basic project management and collaboration tools wrapped into a tidy web and mobile interface
How to build your own firewall with pfSense
Tutorials Create your own physical or virtual appliance with this free-to-use open source software
Windows File History and Backup review: Useful but limited
Reviews Windows 10 comes with integrated backup and sync tools, but they aren’t as fully-featured as you might want
Cobian Backup 11 (Gravity) review: Business-friendly freeware
Reviews This popular backup tool hasn’t been abandoned but it feels a little dated and lacks proper backup restoration features
Areca Backup review: Capable but flawed
Reviews A powerful file-level backup and recovery tool that requires a little too much user intervention to automate
How to migrate your SMB network to the cloud
Tutorials Make your migration as painless as possible with our handy guide
