The UK is currently undergoing a major technological transition as traditional analogue landlines are phased out in favour of a modern digital network. Managed by Openreach and major telecommunications providers, the nationwide retirement of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) … Read More
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Important Security Update: Understanding the PHP2Shell Vulnerability and Protecting Your Platforms
Published by RLS Computer Services In the fast-moving world of web hosting and cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities are occasionally discovered that require immediate attention from hosting providers and website administrators. Recently, a series of serious PHP security vulnerabilities—widely referred to in … Read More
Microsoft’s Quiet Downgrade: How Families Are Losing 4TB of Cloud Storage Overnight.
Have you checked the small print on your Microsoft 365 Family subscription recently? Microsoft has just announced a significant change to their Family cloud storage plan, and it fundamentally alters how storage is allocated across households. For years, the standard … Read More
Guarding the Gates: Why Parish and Town Councils Must Heighten Email and Cyber Vigilance Now!
As local government organisations increasingly find themselves on the front line of digital administration, the threat landscape has shifted dramatically. Recent assessments and warnings highlight a concerted effort by state-sponsored and foreign threat actors looking to probe, destabilise, or exploit … Read More
The End of SMS Logins: What Microsoft’s Passkey Switch Means for Your Business
If your team still relies on text messages or phone calls to approve multi-factor authentication (MFA) sign-ins for Microsoft 365, a major change is coming. Microsoft has announced a fundamental shift in how Entra ID handles user security: passkeys are … Read More
The Battle of the Gateways: UniFi UDM Pro vs. UDM Beast
In the world of networking, “overkill” is a relative term. For years, the UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDM Pro) has been the undisputed heavyweight champion for UK small-to-medium businesses and high-end home users. It brought 10G SFP+ connectivity and integrated … Read More
Web Pages vs Posts in WordPress – What’s the Difference?
When managing your website in WordPress, understanding the difference between pages and posts is key to keeping your content organised, professional, and easy to navigate. When to Use PagesPages are designed for static, evergreen content—the information that doesn’t change frequently … Read More
Urgent Security Update: Protecting WhatsApp Against Zero-Click Attacks
Recent findings from Google’s Project Zero have highlighted a significant security flaw in WhatsApp that could allow malicious files to compromise your device without any interaction from you. This “zero-click” vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it bypasses the usual requirement … Read More
Flickr Confirms Security Incident Involving Third-Party Email Provider
Flickr has confirmed a recent security incident linked to a third-party email service provider, which may have resulted in some members’ personal information being exposed. Flickr was alerted to the vulnerability on 5 February 2026 and disabled access to the … Read More
Upcoming Changes to Microsoft 365 Pricing
Microsoft has announced a scheduled update to its commercial pricing, effective from 1 July 2026. This change reflects the significant expansion of the Microsoft 365 suite, which now includes advanced AI capabilities, enhanced security tools, and streamlined device management as … Read More