The Kimbley IT Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Kimbley & Kyle Heath
August is usually a quieter month with clients on holiday, but this time “the simulation” behaved differently. From solving a new PC in Saudi Arabia missing Windows to sharing fresh blog posts and videos, here’s what shaped our month — plus the latest assistance and support statistics.
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We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
July was… interesting. We got early access to some exclusive pre-release Google Workspace AI features. While they’re not quite “game changing” yet, the potential is huge. Read the rest at: https://kimbl.es/4n0FP35
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😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK. We provide IT assistance and support for UK start-ups, scale-ups, and small—to mid-sized businesses.
It is time for our regular monthly review. As I mentioned in our May look back, we have hired a Channel Manager and now an Editor to manage our YouTube channel, from ideation to the final video. Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/4lqc6zy
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Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
In May, we hired a Channel Manager for our YouTube channel. Although they do not work directly for Kimbley IT, their primary responsibility is to grow our subscriber base, which will increase our ad revenue... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/4jDMs99
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0:00 Monthly Recap
12:30 New Content
17:21 Assistance and Support Statistics
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Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
It's time for my monthly look back. May involved a price increase and a death... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/42VkUFX
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0:00 Monthly Recap
03:15 Tech News Picks
13:35 New Content
20:54 Assistance and Support Statistics
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Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
It's time for my monthly look back. March involved a rebrand and re-organisation for one of our clients... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/43NKPBC
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0:00 Monthly Recap
2:34 Tech News Picks
13:01 New Content
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Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
It's time for my monthly look back. February involved an internet outage... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/3DDikff
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0:00 Monthly Recap
8:25 Tech News Picks
13:40 New Blog Posts
20:19 Monthly Statistics
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Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
It's time for my monthly look back. January was a hell of a month... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/3WWWoSU
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0:00 Monthly Recap
6:07 New Videos
8:17 New Blog Posts
9:13 Monthly Statistics
🔗LINKS🔗
Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Hello and welcome to 2025! It's time for my monthly look back. As you can imagine, December is always quieter due to the two-week break for Christmas and New Year's... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/3W8UaPP
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0:00 Monthly Recap
9:54 New Videos
10:35 New Blog Posts
15:30 Monthly Statistics
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Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
The highlight of the month was what seemed like a fantastic new lead... Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/3VvbQ7S
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0:00 Monthly Recap
7:36 New Videos
9:31 New Blog Posts
13:34 Monthly Statistics
🔗LINKS🔗
Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Hello, and welcome back to our regular monthly review of the month that has just gone. October started with several new business leads coming through. Two of these leads came through direct messaging on LinkedIn. Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/40Ljnml
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0:00 Monthly Recap
4:43 New Videos
5:19 New Blog Posts
8:00 Monthly Statistics
🔗LINKS🔗
Watch the videos mentioned in this podcast on the YouTube Channel!
Read the blog posts mentioned in this podcast at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
August was a pretty quiet month... Read the rest at www.kimbley.com/blog/7/9/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-august-2024-recap
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0:00 Monthly Recap
9:41 New Videos
10:27 New Blog Posts
13:22 Monthly Statistics
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Video: How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on Mac (FAST & EASY!) - https://youtu.be/aSZ_zuThp80
Video: Your Ultimate Guide to using NotebookLM for Research - https://youtu.be/gH5BToN23QQ
Blog: Are you stepping away? Remember to lock your computer - https://kimbl.es/4gYhgl6
Blog: How to use NotebookLM in Google Workspace - https://kimbl.es/4exKZPX
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
August was a pretty quiet month... Read the rest at www.kimbley.com/blog/7/9/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-august-2024-recap
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0:00 Monthly Recap
4:03 New Videos
4:30 New Blogs Post
12:22 Monthly Statistics
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Video: The most secure way to share a file through Google Drive (2024) - https://kimbl.es/47eW3Pj
Blog: How to restore a damaged file in Google Drive - https://kimbl.es/3XxlQPu
Blog: How to annotate your screen share in Google Meet - https://kimbl.es/46JJHOL
Blog: Why you should unshare your Google Drive Files - https://kimbl.es/3vQ5DKa
Blog: How to install Google Chat on your computer or mobile - https://kimbl.es/3cyuH8Y
Blog: How to securely share files through Google Drive - https://kimbl.es/3zhynNu
Blog: How to open and view EML attachments in Gmail - https://kimbl.es/3Xh4PaP
Blog: How to use Google Lens on your desktop - https://kimbl.es/3zhyw3u
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
In July, we onboarded another PR Agency based in... Read the rest at www.kimbley.com/blog/15/8/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-july-2024-recap
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3:34 New Videos
3:55 New Blogs Post
9:00 Monthly Statistics
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Video: How to let someone sign your Google Doc in Google Drive - https://kimbl.es/3WPCd8B
Blog: Check out all the new blog posts at https://www.kimbley.com/blog
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
In June, the Kimbley IT website was updated with a fresh look.. Read the rest at https://www.kimbley.com/blog/10/7/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-june-2024-recap
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5:52 New Videos
6:11 New Blogs Post
8:50 Monthly Statistics
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Blog: How Do You Import Your Chrome Passwords To Bitwarden? - https://kimbl.es/4f0amL9
Blog: What Is Google Vault? - https://kimbl.es/2KY85SE
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
We attended two events in May... Read the rest at https://www.kimbley.com/blog/11/6/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-may-2024-recap
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7:54 New Videos
10:10 New Blogs Post
12:00 Monthly Statistics
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Video: How to prompt Gemini AI from the Chrome address bar! - https://youtu.be/_oaDYTHvz-0
Video: Watch out for Payroll Scam emails in Google Workspace - https://youtu.be/_ZPIoubTV3o
Blog: How Can I Use The Chrome Address Bar To Access Gemini AI? - https://kimbl.es/3RjCajl
Blog: How To Prevent AI Voice Fraud With Codewords For Transactions - https://www.kimbley.com/blog/10/5/2024/why-your-business-should-use-a-codeword-to-verify-financial-transaction-requests
Blog: Using Google Workspace To Prevent Employee Wage Scams - https://www.kimbley.com/blog/29/5/2024/using-google-workspace-to-prevent-employee-bank-detail-scams
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimbley-it/
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
As a Google Partner, we pay close attention to Google's developer conference. Next 24 took place in April, and while we did not fly to Las Vegas to attend in person, we did watch the live streams.
Read the rest at www.kimbley.com/blog/4/5/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-april-2024-recap
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0:00 Monthly Recap
4:36 New Videos
5:47 New Blogs Post
7:30 Monthly Statistics
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Video: How to record a Google Slides presentation and include a video of yourself - https://kimbl.es/3JLSrt3
Blog: Introducing Google Vids! A New Product Coming To Google Workspace By Kimbley IT - https://kimbl.es/4a7R3vI
Blog: How To Record Yourself Presenting A Google Slide Deck - https://kimbl.es/4dosCNo
Blog: How To Access A Securely Shared Google Drive File - https://kimbl.es/3y31Z09
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimbley-it/
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
March was a fantastic month for Kimbley IT, with us partnering with a marketing agency to provide them with IT Assistance and Support and Google Workspace by Kimbley IT.
Read the rest at https://www.kimbley.com/blog/10/4/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-march-2024-recap
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0:00 Monthly Recap
6:20 New Videos
7:15 New Blogs Post
8:53 Monthly Statistics
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Video: Search Google Drive From Chrome's Address Bar! - https://kimbl.es/4cRzcvl
Blog: There Is A Better Way To Share Files Than Email Attachments. - https://kimbl.es/3TPglsp
Blog: How To Use Chrome Remote Desktop To Access Another Computer - https://kimbl.es/3JfcwHU
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimbley-it/
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Our new ad campaign went live online. Unfortunately, we were getting a lot of odd residential leads coming in for a while. From people asking us how much it would cost to fix their Xbox purchased from eBay to people looking for laptop repairs. Read the rest at https://www.kimbley.com/blog/13/3/2024/the-founders-log-podcast-february-2023-recap
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3:16 New Videos
4:31 New Blogs Post
8:14 Monthly Statistics
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Video: Easy Chrome Remote Desktop Setup - https://youtu.be/HUnIFAPBWTU?si=WYyPMBdTZCysK4fI
Blog: The Best Email Signatures Are Simple - https://kimbl.es/3v11HGa
Blog: Why Has A Legitimate Email Ended Up In Spam? - https://kimbl.es/49UKo8L
Blog: How We Safe Guard Your Privacy - https://kimbl.es/3gZLBAK
Blog: Why Has A Website That I Frequently Visit Been Blocked? - https://kimbl.es/3rDSNqv
Blog: How To Prompt An Email Using Gemini In Gmail - https://kimbl.es/3wTOG1H
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimbley-it/
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK, and we provide IT assistance and support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
For those who aren't aware, Kimbley IT has been an official partner of Google since 2010, specialising in Google Workspace and offering our version called Google Workspace by Kimbley IT. Read the rest at
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3:00 New Videos
3:58 New Blogs Post
4:41 Monthly Statistics
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Video: How to access Google Drive from your desktop! - https://youtu.be/YOn1ri_bFL8
How To Sync Your Computer With Google Drive - https://kimbl.es/3HQ18BM
A Handful Of Features You Should Use In Google Drive - https://kimbl.es/3OFo8Hn
A Handful Of Features You Should Use In Google Calendar - https://kimbl.es/3SC8oWK
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimbley-it/
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Happy New Year! Here is a recap of what happened at Kimbley IT during December. Due to the wind-down and the festive break, December is one of the quieter months. Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/3UbD3wL
One client decided to leave Kimbley IT. They are merging with another marketing agency with no existing IT partner.
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10:20 New Videos
10:59 New Blogs Post
13:40 Monthly Statistics
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Video: How to export Xero reports with one click to Google Sheets! - https://youtu.be/m39kPELPeSU?si=NPtyQN1AXdBDaxSd
Blog: A Handful Of Settings You Should Use In Google Meet - https://kimbl.es/4aQuwF9
Blog: How To Scan Documents Using The Google Drive App - https://kimbl.es/48riYGU
Blog: A Handful Of Settings You Should Use In Gmail - https://kimbl.es/4aelrWm
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: / kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
In November, James attended a school PA meeting to have over a price that Kimbley IT funded for their Christmas Auction fundraising event. Coincidently, one of the agenda items being discussed was ways to raise awareness among families about the dangers of unmonitored access to the Internet for young children.
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06:32 New Videos
07:10 New Blogs Post
07:22 Monthly Statistics
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Video: A brief overview of how to use Google Contacts - https://youtu.be/Y3kN3mNJQyU?si=DNlWhAu6_DKtcs_g
Blog: A Brief Overview Of How To Use Google Contacts - https://kimbl.es/3sLLRxV
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: / kimbleyit
LinkedIn: / kimbley-it
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
In October, we ended the story with two new leads. One lead had initially contacted us back in January but opted not to move at the time. Sadly, this was the same outcome the second time they got in contact. Read the rest at https://kimbl.es/47sqP65
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02:46 New Videos
04:57 New Blogs Post
06:51 Monthly Statistics
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How to set up an announcement only Chat Space in Google Chat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMLOxnp0aug
How to assign tasks in Google Workspace using Google Chat (2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3IB05Th630
How To Enable Google Workspace Passkeys On Windows 11 - https://kimbl.es/3QQN6Fi
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimbleyIT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimbley-it/
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Back in August, we signed a support agreement with a global PR agency. The start of September was about taking control of their IT and Google Workspace so that the magic of Kimbley IT could be applied. 91
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04:57 New Blogs Post
06:51 Monthly Statistics
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Share A Link To A Specific Part Of A Web Page In Chrome - https://kimbl.es/3ZOLNtc
An Easy Guide For Setting Up Cloudflare For Families Internet Filtering - https://kimbl.es/3LW5nxU
How You Can Take The Perfect Screenshot Of A YouTube Video - https://kimbl.es/3LTMiN2
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimbleyIT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimb...
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
In August, we welcomed onboard a global PR agency based in London. They had been let down by their previous IT provider, who had not supported them adequately.
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04:20 New Videos
05:46 New Blogs Post
07:33 Monthly Statistics
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How to register your existing email address with a Google account (2023 Update) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biTtjgbQCu4
Here Is How You Can Register Your Current Email Address As A Google Account In Two Steps - https://kimbl.es/3odTLcB
How To Turn Off Notifications In Google Chrome - https://kimbl.es/3Zbd6gX
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimbleyIT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimb...
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
July 2023 was a mixture of frustration and euphoria. We had quite an influx of businesses contacting us wanting to partner with Kimbley IT; some of these were a match and have now partnered with us.
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9:54 New Videos
11:10 New Blogs Post
11:23 Monthly Statistics
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimbleyIT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimb...
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
During June, Kimbley IT had a relatively quiet period in terms of business. We received a consistent flow of new business inquiries and engaged in ongoing conversations with our existing clients about leveraging Google Bard for content creation and analysis. Several of them tried Bard and were pleasantly surprised by the positive results it produced in response to their requests.
We participated in the Comptia UK Community Meeting, which took place at the Hilton Hotel near Birmingham Airport. We hadn't attended since 2019, so it was a pleasure to reconnect with colleagues we hadn't seen in some time and establish new relationships within the IT support industry.
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2:45 New Videos
4:17 New Blogs Post
5:21 Monthly Statistics
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimbleyIT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimb...
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
As a Google Partner, Kimbley IT eagerly anticipates Google I/O, the annual developer conference where new products and features are unveiled. Given the intense AI competition between Google and Microsoft, we were particularly interested in learning about new AI features for Google Workspace. We watched the conference closely and were excited to see what Google had to offer.
Google's AI, Bard, is expanding its capabilities to include various tasks within Google Workspace, making mundane tasks more exciting. These new AI-powered features include composing emails and creating slide decks. We have already applied for early access to these features and hope to experiment with them soon to find the best ways to utilise them for our clients once they become available to everyone.
In May, a new client joined Kimbley IT. The company specialises in advising individuals diagnosed with cancer on how to manage the changes in their lives. They are based in the UK and Thailand. Using Google Workspace by Kimbley IT, the client can now effectively communicate and collaborate with their teams across different locations while maintaining control over their sensitive data. Something they previously struggled to do.
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8:55 New Videos
10:28 New Blogs Post
10:49 Monthly Statistics
📢 CONNECT WITH US 📢
YouTube: @kimbleyit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimbleyIT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimb...
Website: https://www.kimbley.com
😎 ABOUT US 😎
We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Hello, and welcome to April's Founder's Log Podcast!
At Kimbley IT, we are big fans of Grammarly. If you're unfamiliar with it, Grammarly is a software tool that improves your grammar and helps refine the tone of your messages. Our team has been using the business version for several years, and it's been extremely helpful in maintaining a consistent brand tone in our external communications. In April, we got access to Grammarly Go, their generative AI, revolutionising how we communicate. We utilise it for "remixing" content - creating an original piece and allowing Grammarly Go to remix it while preserving the message's essence.
James conducted a training session for a client in April. The client had been using Google Workspace before joining Kimbley IT this year but without any assistance or support. As a result, they were unaware of many of the features that could help them save time and work more productively. James recommended the features that would add the most value if the client started using them immediately.
At the beginning of April, we received a lead that showed promise. However, after an impressive initial video call, it appears that the deal may not come to fruition. The final decision rests with several directors in the company, but unfortunately, they were not present during the initial call. This means they may not have enough knowledge to make a well-informed decision. We have offered another video call with the remaining directors, but the response has been subdued.
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It's that time again to reflect on the previous month at Kimbley IT.
We started the month of March by sealing the deal with a Web Development company. This company was already using Google Workspace but knew there was so much more they could get from the productivity suite, but the MD needed more time to dedicate to growing his business than spending time administering the company's IT. So partnering with Kimbley IT was the ideal solution.
A division of a Kent-based Local Council got in touch to explore our services as they weren't happy with the service they'd been getting from the existing IT provider and wanted to look at lowering costs. Not only did it turn out that the service we could offer would be the better value we also spotted that their existing IT provider was overcharging them and disgracefully charging them for services they never needed.
The MD of the division we spoke to was exceedingly happy with the Google Workspace by Kimbley IT solution and wanted to move to us, but he would need authorisation from the council board. Sadly the council board blocked the deal from taking place—they feared change. Preferring to keep the status quo and not wanting to reduce the taxpayer's burden with more efficient and better-value computer systems.
We completed the month with one of our longest-standing clients signing a new multi-year agreement to continue our partnership with them.
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We're Kimbley IT, based in the UK and providing IT Assistance and Support to businesses worldwide who like to have fun getting their work done from everywhere!
Let's look back on what we got up to in February 2023.
February 2023 started with a new business signing up for IT Assistance and Support by Kimbley IT. This business is an accountancy firm based south of the River Thames in London. They are a Google Workspace business and are unique in that they only operate on Chromebooks, which allowed us to offer them a reduced monthly price as Chromebooks don't go wrong, compared to Macs or Windows devices.
Later in the month, we had a new business enquiry from a South East-based Borough Council. The Borough Council has some business enterprises they have invested in and are currently exploring if we could manage their IT systems; we should know the outcome in the next week.
Before the pandemic, I regularly visited IT business owners' meet-ups in Reading. These meet-ups have recently started again, and James attended for the first time in three years. The event is well run; the travel time is worth it for the selection of pizza, and the conversations and attendees are interesting.
A client who has been with us for a few months recently moved their office in Cirencester to a location based on a local airfield. This allowed Kyle to visit them in person for the first time and guide them on setting up their new office with the correct equipment.
Hello, and welcome to our first look back on the previous month for 2023.
During January, we picked up several positive-looking leads, which we closed. Resulting in two accountancy firms partnering with Kimbley IT. Bring the number of accountancy firms who partner with Kimbley IT up to nine. Both of these firms were already using Google Workspace. One self-managed and needed to hand over the management of the IT to free up time, and the other wanted to move from their current support partner to Kimbley IT.
During the month, we decided to stop partnering with a legacy client. This client, a local Shooting Ground, had for many years had a barter agreement with us, where we'd look after their IT in return for free Clay Pigeon Shooting.
However, recently it had become clear this deal was no longer fair in that the needs were much more significant than our ability to shoot. So last year, we offered them a corrected agreement with everything outlined and a discounted monthly fee of £350 to get the same support that other businesses get. They turned this down.
At the start of January, they had locked themselves out of their systems and begged us to help them out, which we did and reoffered them the same deal - which again they turned down.
We decided we could no longer support them as it was very unfair that they were dragging us away from our committed clients, so we informed them that we would no longer partner with them on a barter or ad-hoc basis. We have yet to receive a reply. They are welcome to continue with us on a fair and contracted basis.
Hello and Happy New Year! So let's look at how December 2022 worked out for Kimbley IT.
December started with a site visit to Global Pump and Seal, which has partnered with Kimbley IT for nearly a decade. They also featured in one of our first client stories seven years ago. As always, they are delighted with the service they continue to get, and their banter is still on form!
We also visit Inform Accounting, which has been with Kimbley IT for at least eight years and has starred in several client stores. They recently moved to a new location in Sutton Coldfield. This visit was to check that the IT is working well and that all the new team members they have newly onboarded were familiar with the systems. Using Google Workspace by Kimbley IT naturally meant that the new starters had no trouble using Gmails, Calendar and Drive as many use the consumer version in their private lives.
December finished with a flurry of businesses contacting us about our services and booking video calls to find out more and meet the personalities behind Kimbley IT.
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This November started with Kyle visiting a new client to install new PCs in their office. The client had not had IT support before joining Kimbley IT and had kept with older computers, which were now slow and sluggish. These computers got replaced with some nice Lenovo desktops, which will be suitable for the next 4 to 5 years. Sod's law did make an appearance when Kyle discovered one of the new monitors was dead on arrival. A replacement got sent out and installed the following day.
During November, a long-serving accountancy customer moved offices. It is the third office move we've helped them with, and as in previous moves, we advised and guided them on technology setup. Kyle visited the new office during the month to set up some technology before the team moved in.
One of our newer accountancy clients who have been with us for a couple of months is also planning to move offices. Before joining us, they used a server to run their Iris software. The plan had always been to replace this server with a cloud solution, and the upcoming office move has become the perfect time to do so, as they don't want the big ugly server in the new office. So over the month, they got migrated to Cloud Desktops by Kimbley IT, which lets any server-based app run Google Cloud for easy access through a web browser, such as Google Chrome.
Finally, we met up for lunch at Harley's steakhouse in Kinver and had a fabulous lunch. I'd recommend visiting if you're in the area. The Rump of Lamb was excellent.
In October, we welcomed 360 Surveying and Building Solutions to our roster of businesses who subscribe to our IT Assistance and Support service. Moving them from Microsoft Office 365 to Google Workspace has allowed them to easily access and collaborate on their business data between teams onsite and those working from home or the office. And with Google Voice, they can direct inbound phone calls to the most relevant team members.
James had his second haircut for the year.
Sometimes business changes when new management is hired. In this case, one of our clients hired a new board of directors who were unwilling to pay a fair price for the services offered by Kimbley IT. And instead opted to leave us and go it alone with no adequate support.
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This episode discusses people's fascination with printing and why people tend to print when there are far better ways to distribute information.
We're back after the summer break! In this episode, we discuss why project work is more expensive than a year's worth of IT assistance and support.
Did you know you can covert your old apps to run in the cloud even if the provider doesn't officially support this? We talk about how Cloud Desktops by Kimbley IT running on Google Cloud Platform can assist in letting you access your old apps through Google Chrome.
In this episode, we discuss which type of employees will benefit from using a Chromebook and which would be better placed using a different device.
An episode fully of tricks you can do to prevent Windows Updates from installing at an inappropriate time.
2 Step Verification makes it hard for someone to break into your account. In this episode, we talk about why you should turn it on for all services.
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, we discuss why you should not dismiss purchasing a refurbished computer. They are seriously great value, epically for those shopping with a budget!
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, James and Kyle discuss being able to work from their mobiles and the day when the mobile replaces the traditional computer.
Far too many business owners penny-pinch when it comes to training their staff to use the IT systems their business uses to function. Completely failing to offer the most basic onboarding training and rarely offering any ongoing training. It is a big mistake and in this episode, we discuss why that is.
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the benefits of using Google Voice in your business and why if you're already using Google Workspace using Google Voice is a no brainer for your business.
Chanel is the founder of Saperis a Google Workspace training company that specialises in training people on using a creating amazing Google Apps Script to automate processing in Google Workspace.
In this podcast episode, we chat with Chanel about her journey to starting her own business, getting clients, providing training sessions. Along with learning about Chanel's favourite bit of tech ever and a selection of fantastic resources for anyone looking to get into Google Apps Script for Google Workspace.
In this episode of the Kimbley IT Podcast, James and Kyle discuss why you should be using confidential email in your business, along with other tips to keep data confidential.
If you run a business, you may one day need to move from one technology to another, while nowhere near a comprehensive list of considerations, Kyle and James discuss a few you may not have considered.
Too many businesses make do with cheap "business broadband" not realising the problems it brings.
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, James and Kyle (who are biased) go through the facts to determine just how much better Google Sheets is over Excel.
So you've enabled 2 step verification on your account, but are you using a Security Key?
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, we explain why a Security Key is better than SMS text codes and authenticator apps in protecting your accounts from phishing attacks.
You can purchase our recommended Security Key from Amazon https://amzn.to/3o686ZW
"Tech isn't for me" may have been a good excuse back in the early 2000s, but in 2022 it is totally unacceptable. In this episode, we talk about why learning to use tech is vital in your personal development, no matter your age.
In this episode of the Kimbley IT Podcast, we discuss all the services you probably didn't know were included in your Prime subscription. Including Prime Photos, where James shares an excellent tip on why you should be using Prime Photos if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber.
Our annual look back where James and Kyle talk about some of the business highlights from 2021.
What we've been up to:
- We fired our first client since 2017!
- Waiting on a contract to be signed for a new client.
- Working on a couple of blog posts.
Recap of new content:
- How to set Google Chat to open when your computer starts
- How To Request Approval In Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
In The News:
- Approvals launched in Google Workspace by Kimbley IT for Docs, Sheets and Slides.
- Alphabet’s X has ‘Everyday Robots’ test fleet that autonomously performs office maintenance tasks
- MI6 needs tech sector’s help to win AI race with China and Russia – spy chief
- Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine
- NASA Dart spacecraft: Space agency launches first ever asteroid deflection mission
- Zoom shares tumble as revenue growth slows
Recommendations:
- Narcos Mexico - Series 3 - Netflix
- Tiger King - Series 2 - Netflix
- Manhunt - Series 1 & 2 ITV Hub
James's Polestar 2 with Android Automotive was finally delivered, but the delivery still did not go smoothly.
What we've been up to:
- James’s Polestar 2 finally arrived
- Kyle visited a client.
Recap of new content:
- The Founder's Log - October 2021
- Create Meeting Notes For Your Calendar Events
- How To Factory Reset Your Chromebook
- The History of the Microsoft Mouse
In The News:
- Ford CEO praises Tesla in internal meeting: ‘No one does electric better’
- The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint
- Google Workspace Updates: Request Formal Review and Meet in Editors
- Google Chrome will soon let you capture and edit screenshots
- This new Wi-Fi technology with a 1km range is the future of long range IoT application
Recommendations:
- Motherland - Netflix comedy
- The Unlikely Murderer - Netflix
Email is almost 50 years old and without the @ symbol email would not be email, but over this time the @ symbol first used in the 16th Century has gained a lot more function.
What we've been up to:
- We're onboarding two new clients.
- Kyle is continuing my video skills and the trouble with copyright photos.
- While James is creating standard operating procedures for the company.
Recap of new content:
- The Most Secure Way To Share A File In Google Drive
- How to setup dual monitors for the best work experience
- How To Enable Offline Mode For Google Docs, Sheets And Slides.
In The News:
- As email turns 50, the @ symbol continues to fuel collaboration
- Retro collectors are uncovering hoards of old data
- The unexpected health impacts of wearable tech
- Google is giving Android on tablets another shot
Recommendations:
- Sports Strangest Crimes - Podcast
- Vaccine - Audiobook
Enjoy listening to what we got up to in the last fortnight and news articles that caught our attention, rounding off with our recommendations.
What we've been up to:
- Delivery pains with our EV that is yet to come from Polestar
- An old business owner who did not get the concept that criminals come through telephone lines, these days.
- The disastrous Pixel 6 launch by Google.
Recap of new content:
- How To Remotely Support your Parents Windows Computer
- The Founder's Log: September 2021
- What is Google 2 Step Verification?
- How to share Google Drive files with contacts who don't have a Google Account
In The News:
- How Google Workspace is helping the RSPCA
- Porsche Taycan EV has now passed iconic 911 in deliveries this year
- 95% of ransomware malware targets Windows
- Chrome finally gets an Adobe Acrobat PDF editor
- UK schools are using facial recognition to take pupils’ lunch money
Recommendations:
- Squid Game - Netflix
- Google Podcasts - Android
What we've been up to:
- Rolling out Bitwarden by Kimbley IT to clients.
- Kyle took delivery of his new EV.
- Data transfer in progress
Recap of new content:
- The Perfect Setting For Chrome, To Keep Your Downloads Organised.
- What is passwordless authentication in Windows 10?
- How To Make Your Microsoft Account Passwordless
- How to Save Articles to Read Later in Google Chrome!
In The News:
- Android 12 Launched
- Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules
- Google Maps tracks global warming with new “Fire” layer, Tree Canopy tool
- The future of software is usage-based pricing
- Microsoft releases Windows 11 a day early
Recommendations:
- The Chestnut Man - Netflix
- Loop Habit Tracker - Android
What we've been up to:
- Kyle has been migrating a legacy system to Cloud Desktops by Kimbley IT.
- James has been fixing a bug in Kimbot.
- We improved the way downloaded files are organised for clients. (Most loved the change, as it saves them time).
Recap of new content:
- How To Set Your Work Location In Google Calendar
- 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Google Chat Better On Windows 10
In The News:
- Return to the office threatened by new flexible working rules
- Telegram emerges as the new dark web for cybercriminals
- Sir Clive Sinclair: Tireless inventor ahead of his time
- The passwordless future is here for your Microsoft account
- Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste
Recommendations:
- Hacksaw Ridge (Prime Video) Conscientious objector
- Deepwater Horizon (Prime Video)
- Uncle Frank (Film Amazon Prime)
What we've been up to:
- We've been updating clients to a new agreement.
- We lost a lead.
- Kyle is testing Cloud Desktops by Kimbley IT
- Kyle put an ordering for a new EV
- James updated the coding for Kimbot
Recap of new content:
- Day Trip - Trip To A Client
- How to make your Windows computer faster with one change
- How to enable Dark Mode in Google Chat
In The News:
- A decade and a half of instability: The history of Google messaging apps
- Contactless card limit to rise to £100 in October
- Has Covid killed off business cards for good?
- Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is a dual-motor electric sedan with over 750 horsepower
- Cookie banners: G7 urged to consider a solution to pop-up notices
Recommendations:
- Clickbait - Netflix
- Turning Point - Netflix
What we've been up to:
- We’ve reprogrammed Kimbot to give more detailed updates of services important to the company.
- Our first EV, a Polestar 2 order is slowly progressing, but the whole ordering process seems to be very odd to us.
Recap of new content:
- How We Backup Your Google Workspace Data.
In The News:
- Big Tech wants its workers back in the office
- The tricky task of replacing Tim Cook at Apple’s core
- Wanted: Disgruntled Employees to Deploy Ransomware
- Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?
- Audible launches Premium Plus membership with unlimited access to over 7,500 titles
- Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5
Recommendations:
- The Boys - Amazon Prime - TV Show
- Androids - Chet Haase - Google Play Books
What we've been up to:
- Why can't people look after their passwords?
- Debugging issues with our website.
- We found an action in Google Sheets that computers struggle to perform.
Recap of new content:
- Missing Files In Your Google Drive? Use This Hidden Option To Force A Refresh.
- Everyone Hates Taking Meeting Notes; With Google Meet, You Don't Need To!
- How To Set Up Google Meet On Your Computer.
- The Founder's Log: July 2021 Update
- Why Can't I Activate Blurred Backgrounds In Google Meet?
- Did you know? You can add travel times to events in Google Calendar.
In The News:
- Google's 'time crystals' could be the greatest scientific achievement of our lifetimes
- Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
- An Open Letter Against Apple's Privacy-Invasive Content Scanning Technology
- Nissan aims to maintain lead over Tesla and VW in reusing batteries
- Hacking Electric Car Chargers
- Google working to bring the full Chrome browser to Fuchsia OS
Recommendations:
- The Cocaine Cowboys - Netflix
- The Man in the High Castle - Amazon Prime
- Can AI save the NHS? - BBC Click - YouTube
- TWIT - TWIT Podcast Network
What we've been up to:
- Podcast brought forward by a few days as Kyle is away on holiday
- Six learning sessions successfully completed last week by Lauren
- Google Success Story submitted
- The dangers of liquorice
New content:
- Why You Should Use Out Of Office In Google Calendar
- How To Setup SPF, DKIM And DMARC In Google Workspace
In The News:
- The codes helping visually-impaired people shop
- A new, colourful kind of barcode technology, developed by a Spanish firm, is being adopted for the first time in food packaging in the UK.
- These colourful ones can be detected at a distance of up to three metres, and in low-light conditions.
- Robotaxis: have Google and Amazon backed the wrong technology?
- “There was this general fear that the entire auto industry was going to get taken over by tech — and that totally didn’t happen,” says Austin Russell, chief executive of Luminar, which began as a supplier of visual sensors but now offers a highway autonomy solution for partners such as Volvo
- Embrace remote work or prepare to lose more than top talent Fast Company
- Millions—literally millions—of workers out there who just discovered that their jobs can, in fact, be done from anywhere. And they’re determined to keep it that way
- People are selling up in Home Counties and moving to UK seaside resorts. Many will have no mortgage because of house price differences, this is compelling for people who after a pandemic want to “live life”.
- Tesla to open up global charging network to other EVs later this year
- Looks like Europe will be the first continent to open up the Tesla Supercharger network. In Europe, there is a standardised charge port. Everywhere else Tesla uses a proprietary port needing an adapter to be used for non-Tesla cars.
- 16-Year-Old HP Printer-Driver Bug Impacts Millions of Windows Machines
- Researchers have released technical details on a high-severity privilege-escalation flaw in HP printer drivers (also used by Samsung and Xerox), which impacts hundreds of millions of Windows machines.
- Some Windows machines may already have the vulnerable driver without even running a dedicated installation file, researchers warned, since it comes with Microsoft Windows via Windows Update.
Recommendations:
- How To Become A Tyrant- Netflix
We're back after a break. Kyle and his family caught Covid even after having the first vaccination.
What we've been up to:
- Kyle tells us about his experience of Covid.
- James has a debate with a YouTuber over car keys.
- We lost a lead that looks like an ideal match.
New content:
- How To Get Windows 11 Early
- It Is Far Easier To Work With Your Files When You Organise Them In Google Drive.
- How to sign out your Google account On your lost phone
- Ditch the business card use LinkedIn's QR codes!
In The News:
- The big threat no one is talking about? Covid spillback
- Windows 11 Launch
- Up to 1,500 businesses infected in one of the worst ransomware attacks ever
- Microsoft security update: urgent warning on PrintNightmare to update your PC immediately
- Japanese fax fans rally to defence of much-maligned machine
Recommendations:
- We Are Bellingcat - Audible
- Amazon Unbound - Audible
The conversation topic for this fortnight's podcast is the recent news stories in the UK where some people want to make it illegal for a business to email their employees out of office hours.
What we've been up to:
- We found a subscriber using a Windows 7 machine at home!
- We have decided to treat ourselves by purchasing EVs.
- A little rant about physical junk mail.
New content we published:
- The Founders Log
- Why You Should Set "Reply All" As Your Default For Managing Your Email.
In The News:
- Pandemic accelerated UK's shift online, says Ofcom
- How the FBI’s Trojan Shield operation exposed a criminal underworld
- Apple has bad news for some Mac owners
- Google Workspace for everyone
Conversation Time:
- The conversation topic for this fortnight's podcast is the recent news stories in the UK where some people want to make it illegal for a business to email their employees out of office hours.
Recommendations:
- Clarkson’s Farm - Prime Video
- Zap Map - Android/iOS
In this episode of the Kimbley IT Podcast, we discussed businesses not providing IT support for the temp and agency staff and why this is a big mistake.
What we've been up to:
- Kyle has been experimenting with 2FA on remote desktops.
- We partnered with Tricent to add some helpful sharing controls to Google Drive.
- And we have two video calls with potentials new clients.
New content we published:
- How you can set Google Chat to open when your computer starts up.
- How to create a calendar event in Google Chat.
News that caught our eye:
- Research shows work profile delivers satisfaction and balance
- Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies
- The British company pioneering quantum secure encryption
- Google helps map one cubic millimetre of human brain tissue that comes in at 1.4 petabytes
Conversation Time:
We discussed businesses not providing IT support for the temp and agency staff and why this is a big mistake.
Recommendations:
- Unnatural Causes - Book
- Black Holes - The Edge of All We Know - Netflix
It is Google I/O this week, so this episode is all about the Google Workspace announcements. Including:
- @-mention people, files and meetings
- Pageless Docs
- Smart Canvas
- Work in Meet directly from your Doc, Sheet or Slide
- And more...
Google also announced new security and admin features for Google Workspace that didn't get mentioned in the keynote.
We also have a section about Ransomware as it seems to be more prevalent than ever. Find out how you can protect yourself by setting Russian as a second language on your computer!
Fortnightly Recap:
- Christian has been busy, launching the new Rise Digital brand. Setting up a cloud-native political campaign. Finished up a Google Apps Script project and enjoying springtime in Vancouver.
- An ongoing mountain of printer issues is it due to people returning to the office? One Managing Director told us “for a year they have not needed to print, they return to the office and all of a sudden they need to print... crazy”
Recap of new content:
- Christian runs the Google Workspacers Podcast and has a new episode out!
- Blog: We’re Hiring! Become our Business Development Lead!
- Blog: How To Easily Create A Business Data Dashboard With Google Data Studio
- Blog: How to update your Google Profile
In The News:
- Enterprise Password Manager Passwordstate Hacked, Exposing Users' Passwords for 28 Hours
- Go read this saga of McDonald’s ice cream machines and why they’re out of order all the time
- UK’s IoT ‘security by design’ law will cover smartphones too
- Google Meet gets a refreshed UI, multipinning, autozoom and more
- Ministers push for ‘default’ flexible working with new UK advisory group
Interview Time:In this episode, we are joined by Christian Newman the Founder of Rise Digital based in British Columbia. Apart from setting up Rise Digital to help business across Canada move to Google Workspace, Christian was instrumental in transforming TELUS (think Vodaphone) to G Suite (as it was called at the time) - listen to the story. Also if you do you know what a Mikeberry is? If not, you'll find out!
Recommendations:As always we conclude with a selection of recommended media that you might want to check out!
Fortnightly Recap:
- Legally Techie is launching an Academy to help legal professionals, attorneys, paralegals and alike to be able to optimise Google Workspace.
- Over at Kimbley IT, we have onboarded a new Google Workspace client and helped them split their existing Google Workspace into two separate companies.
- James and Kyle both visited a client for the first time in many months.
New Content:
- Alicia pushed herself out of her comfort zone to publish a completely free Gmail course for Attorneys on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe!
- We put out three new blogs posts. Are You Planning To Work In A Co-Working Venue? Ask These Questions Before Signing Up, Why You Should Always Tell Your IT Team Someone Has Left Before They Have Left and How You Can Save Time By Using Bots In Google Chat.
In The News:
- American Bar Association 2020 Reports
- Pets' names used as passwords by millions, study finds
- Elon Musk’s Neuralink says this monkey is playing Pong with its mind
- Reigniting the "Recommended for Google Workspace" program
- The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing
- AI Comes to Car Repair, and Body Shop Owners Aren’t Happy
Conversation Time:For this conversation, we are joined by Alicia Pierre who is the founder of Legally Techie. A Google Workspace partner based out of Miami in the United States. Legally Techie helps boutique law firms use and increase their productivity through Google Workspace.
Recommendations:
- Timer
- Marvel Cinematic Universe - Disney+
- Sherpa - Netflix
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, we have no guest; it is simply James and Kyle talking tech and having a quick review of Q1 2021 - the most successful ever for Kimbley IT.
Fortnightly Recap:
- We've been experimenting with some new cloud-based printer management software.
- We got a new client that we are moving from Google Workspace to Google Workspace?!?
- Google buggered last month billing for Google Voice, and we can't now charge clients.
- Kyle is struggling to get Windows 10 running in GCP.
New Content:
- Founder's Log: Q1 and March 2021 Update
- Going On Holiday? Prepare Your Google Workspace Account!
In The News:
- 'We have your porn collection': The rise of extortionware
- Google Maps is getting a ton of new features — here's what to expect and when
- Sleeping on the job: How we built the new Nest Hub
- Fiat made a ‘Hey Google’ car
- GM is betting its electrified future on a revolutionary new battery system
Review of Q1 2021
- The most successful quarter of all time - Driven by business coming out of lockdown.
- Well on track to meet targets set at the beginning of the year.
Recommendations:
- The Ride of a Lifetime - Bob Iger
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, James and Kyle are joined by Chloe Waight, Founder of Lodestar Accounting based in Tamworth. Lodestar has been clients of Kimbley IT for at least four years, and Lodestar is also the accountants for Kimbley IT.
Fortnightly Recap:
- Chloe lets us know what Lodestar has been up too.
- Mac Surfacing had partnered with Kimbley IT.
- Kyle is still migrating data!
- And another client moved to Google Voice.
New Content:
- Summary of this months government budget announcement
- Pause Your Work Emails And Notifications Every Night, Weekend Or Whenever On Android.
- Use "Find A Time" In Google Calendar To Schedule An Event That Works For Everyone.
- See Who Has Viewed Your Google Doc, Sheet Or Slide.
In The News:
- Google announces Threadit
- Chrome can now caption audio and video
- Snooze Google Calendar desktop notifications
- UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'
- Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
- Receipt Bank is now Dext (worse rebrand of all time)
- Making Tax Digital Updates
Interview:
Chloe takes us through how she founded Lodestar Accounting, how the pandemic helped the business grow, and more...
Recommendations:
As always, we round the show off with our viewing recommendations.
It is Kyle and James for this episode of the podcast. There is no theme to this episode, but we talk about Chromebooks and the new Learning Sessions service Kimbley IT is now offering.
Fortnightly Recap:
- Kyle finalised the onboarding of a new accountancy practise, which turned out to quite a data challenge.
- The dreaded BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) struck while trying to set up a security key on Windows 10.
- We launched our new Learning Sessions by Kimbley IT service to help clients book and get their team regular training sessions.
Recap of new content:
- How You Can Easily Build An Intranet Or Company Hub For Your Business.
- Founder's Log And IT Support Statistics For February 2021
- How To Export Your Data From Google Using Google Takeout
- Why You Should Use A Security Key To Secure Your Google Workspace Account.
- How to change your Google profile picture
- How to convert your Office File to a Google File in two clicks.
- Founders Log February 2021 Update
- How to export your data with Google Takeout
In The News:
- Move over, SolarWinds: 30,000 orgs’ email hacked via Microsoft Exchange Server flaws.
- Chromebooks are ten years old!
- The life and death of Hangouts: A Google tragedy
- Alphabet’s moonshot lab is working on a device to give people superhuman hearing
- Waypoint - The official Waymo blog: Replaying real life: how the Waymo Driver avoids fatal human crashes
Conversation Time:
We have a q quick discussion on the importance of training and using Chromebooks.
Recommendations:
- Biggie; I got a story to tell - Netflix
- The Dig - Netflix
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, James and Kyle get joined by PJ Ellis. PJ is the co-founder of Birmingham based charity LoveBrum (which Kimbley IT is a corporate sponsor), a Director of Lightbox Digital, a digital marketing agency based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. And if you feel PJ is familiar, PJ was a housemate on series three of the UK's Big Brother!
Fortnightly Recap:
- PJ lets us know what he had been up too in the last two weeks.
- We had three new leads come in, and so far, two have converted. One is an accountancy firm that brings our stable of accountancy clients up to eight and will be going live at the start of March.
- The other new client is a global corporate training firm based in the Cayman Islands with offices in London, New York and Geneva - they should have gone live with Google Workspace last Friday.
Recap of new content:
- PJ tells us about the latest content LoveBrum and Lightbox have put out, and you can view the content at https://lightboxdigital.co.uk/blog/ and https://lovebrum.org.uk/
- Video: How to customise the Windows 10 taskbar
- Video: How to easily identify and rename your microphone in Windows 10
- Video: How to free up space on your Mac!
- Blog: With Gmail You Can Keep Control Of Attachments You Share.
- Blog: A Useful Tool To Diagnose Video And Audio Problems In Google Meet.
- Blog: Yes, You Can Use Gmail When You're Offline!
In The News:
- LastPass will restrict free users to only one type of device starting next month.
- Material Design for WordPress
- Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach.
- Black Country: Facebook censored local dish chat
Interview:
PJ takes us through his life story, from training to be a solicitor to appearing on Big Brother and then co-founding the LoveBrum charity and how he became a Director of Lightbox Digital.
Recommendations:
The show wraps up with our usual Netflix recommendations.
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast James and Kyle discuss how ridiculous investing in cryptocurrencies has become with one individual wielding so much power.
Fortnightly Recap:
- A lead that we genuinely thought might fishy, turned out great.
- We are currently migrating a new client from Protonmail to Google Workspace
- Lauren held two Google Workspace training sessions.
- We licenced music for our new video advert.
- And the new logo we have been using for the last year finally got proofed for our new hoodies.
Recap of new content:
- Blog: Use This Tool To Get The Perfect Video And Sound In A Google Meet Video Call.
- Blog: Founder's Log And IT Support Statistics For January 2021
- Video: How to customise the dock on MacOS
- Video: How to check your audio and video before joining Google Meet
- Video: Webcam not working? Check your Windows privacy settings!
In The News:
- Parkinson’s meds are hard to grab, so TikTok users crowdsourced a solution
- Completed Netflix? Indulge your inner nerd with a virtual talk from a computer museum
- Chromebook demand has grown by over 4x during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Windows 10 on a Chromebook: A look at Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise
- Take a pulse on health and wellness with your phone
Conversation:We have a chat about the current state of cryptocurrencies and why investing is pure guesswork and how one man can unfairly change the game with a simple tweet.
Recommendations:
- Podcast: Business Movers (Wondery)
- YouTube: How an AK47 works
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast James and Kyle are joined by Jordan and Lauren Hughes of Cloudshed.
Fortnightly Recap:
- "Winrot" kicked in on two laptops
- A real crappy lead got in contact
- Viral LinkedIn post
- Two new Chromebooks
- and an enterprise company that can't invoice correctly.
Recap of new content:
- Video: How to customise the Windows 10 taskbar
- Video: How to easily identify and rename your microphone in Windows 10
- Video: How to free up space on your Mac!
- Blog Post: With Gmail You Can Keep Control Of Attachments You Share.
- Blog Post: A Useful Tool To Diagnose Video And Audio Problems In Google Meet.
- Blog Post: Yes, You Can Use Gmail When You're Offline!
In The News:
- Samsung Display promises thinner laptop bezels with unproven under-screen webcams
- Brave browser takes step toward enabling a decentralized web
- Alphabet shuts down Loon internet balloon company
- StoreDot invents a battery for an EV that fully charges in five minutes
Interview:Cloudshed is the leading training company for all things Google Workspace! Jordan and Lauren take you through the tale of starting their business to where it is now. We stop by and have a discussion on the importance of training your team to use computers and why businesses still recruit new employees with no computer experience. Hear about the technology they can't live without and Google Glass. Then learn about the unique famous people who inspire the duo.
Recommendations:
- Podcast - Power The Maxwells (James)
- Podcast - I Am Not A Monster (James)
- Netflix - Night Stalker (Kyle)
- Netflix - Brigerton (Jordan)
- Disney Plus - Wandervision (Jordan)
- Netflix - Lupin (Lauren)
- Netflix - Money Heist (Lauren)
- Macbook Pro - Touchbar (Jordan, Lauren)
Welcome to episode 74 the first of 2021! In this episode, James and Kyle discuss how to react correctly when things go wrong in your business after finding out that they have not invoiced clients for new users.
They also discuss what has happened at Kimbley IT in the last fortnight, and the new content that the company has put out. They chat about tech news stories that have stood out; such as the UK's broadband network's incredible resilience with the thumping it took last year from the unprecedented increase in demand. Closing off with a Netflix and podcast recommendation, that you must hear.
It is the end of 2020 a year many people have said is the worst they can remember with the beginning of the ongoing global pandemic.
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast, we have taken a different take. We think 2020 was one of the most positive years for technology and medical breakthroughs that have ever occurred in the modern world.
We recap our year at Kimbley IT discussing highlights from each month and then finish off with why 2020 was such a fantastic year for humanity.
This episode are guest is Paul Lees, who is the founder of Bespin Labs and creator of a data migration tool for Google Workspace.
Fortnightly Recap:
One of our accountancy clients wins an award for their use of technology within their business.
We launch our new CPC marketing campaigns.
And the "Great Google Outage" of 2020.
In The News:
Google has launched a free app called "Look to Speak" that allows people who have lost the ability to communicate, to talk again through the use of the app and their smartphone.
The 3D modelling in Google Maps is now getting used to help pinpoint GPS locations more accurately in built-up areas.
Banks should stop protecting their customers from online fraud - they are encouraging poor security behaviours.
Google Stadia has won big with the launch of Cyberpunk 2077.
There was a severe security breach in the Solarwinds software using a "supply chain" attack.
And some breaking news about Google purchasing Neverware.
Conversation Time & Interview:
This episode are guest is Paul Lees, who is the founder of Bespin Labs and creator of a data migration tool for Google Workspace. Paul is working on a new app for Google Workspace and discusses the processes and hoops needed to go through to get an app listed on the Google Workspace Marketplace.
Recommendations:
Hunting Ghislaine - Podcast by LBC
Dirtbag - The legend of Fred Beckey - Amazon Prime
The Queen's Gambit - Netflix
The Mandalorian - Disney+
Cobra Kia - Netflix
In this episode of The Kimbley IT Podcast James and Kyle have a discussion about poor password management and also clear up confusion around how Google Workspace allocated space for users to store their data. Fortnightly Recap: - We moved accountancy firms after we got fed up with the old technology our current accountants where using, and seemed unwilling to update. - You may have noticed we are increasing the amount of content we put out on YouTube. In The News: - The NHS is now upgrading Ambulances with smart technology, so critical actions can be taken with guidance in advance of the patient getting to the hospital. - Bristol Council sent out an email containing the private information of disabled Children. Was this down to a lack of IT training? - Microsoft is looking to bring Android apps to Windows. They will probably need to team up with Google to do so. - More Ransomware attacks. - A claw will be sent to space to collect space junk. Conversation Time: James and Kyle have a discussion about poor password management and also clear up confusion around how Google Workspace allocated space for users to store their data. Recommendations: The Coddling of the American Mind - Audible Banking On IT - Anne Boden - Audible
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This episode we are joined by Kevin Verde of Onix Networking Corp based in the USA. A few years back, Kevin was instrumental in helping Whirlpool move from the legacy office package to Google Workspace. Kevin tells us the story of the move, the innovative HouseOfGenius.org that Kevin co-founded, his passion for Prince and many other interesting tidbits.
Fortnightly Recap:
We onboarded a new client to Google Workspace. This client provides shelving and storage solutions to warehouses.
Our UniFi WiFi deployment finally gets installed - however, not everything went to plan.
Lockdown Karting.
We attended an online networking event, which confirmed our belief that these types of events are not the way to generate business.
In The News:
"Julia Turning" the lady that stole items belonging to Alan Turing
Are Hyperloops no longer relevant in a post covid world?
Spotify's continues to acquire podcasting services.
Telsa pushed a new self-driving beta to their cars.
Conversation Time & Interveiw:
This episode we are joined by Kevin Verde of Onix Networking Corp based in the USA. A few years back, Kevin was instrumental in helping Whirlpool move from the legacy office package to Google Workspace. Kevin tells us the story of the move, the innovative HouseOfGenius.org that Kevin co-founded, his passion for Prince and many other interesting tidbits.
Recommendations:
Just Give Me Positive News
Bill Gates and Rashida Jones - Ask Big Questions
The Prince Estate Podcast
Fortnightly Recap: We deployed our first batch of Google Voice desktop phones for a client. Update on our WiFi installation that got delayed due to the pandemic. Sadly, two leads ghosted us. In The News: Microsoft has called "Wolf" one too many times with their latest boo boo. SpaceX has started public beta testing Starlink! Loon, Google's global public WiFi has set a new flight record. MIT has released an AI that has a 98.%% success rate in detecting Covid from a cough. Raspberry Pie has released a cool new device. Google Messages is rolling our categories. Conversation Time: In this episode, we talk about the hardware we used each day to do our work. Recommendations: Your Undivided Attention The Queens Gambit
Fortnightly Recap: - We got affected by the virus and some of the team had to quarantine - Lots of rebranding after Google Workspace announcement In The News: - How the Five Eyes still want to break encryption - Did you know you can claim expenses back from HMRC? - A disgruntled employee is far more likely to hurt you than a hacker - The comeback of home printing - And a battery-free Gameboy Conversation Time: In this episode, we are joined by Pete Matheson who recently sold his business Tekkers IT just before the lockdown. Pete is now focusing on YouTube and being a business coach for other IT support businesses. Recommendations: - Trillions of Questions, No Easy Answers: A (home) movie about how Google Search works
Fortnightly Recap: - We’ve got some Pixel 4a’s - Teaser for the future of G Suite - A Visit to Orb In The News: - We talk about Ring's new drone-based security camera. - How employees end up with higher privilege access than they need. - The Track and Trace Excel blunder - Some more stats on working from home Conversation Time: In this episode, we are joined by Richard De Vere, Director of The AntiSocial Engineer Limited. We have an absolutely fascinating discussion about social engineering, and how the bad guys are finding it easier to phish businesses while companies learn how to work remotely. Recommendations: - The Heist (Podcast Audible) - First Man (Movie, Netflix) - Official Secrets (Docu-Film, Amazon Prime) - Ready Player One (Film, Netflix) - The Objective-See suite of tools (MacOS, Software)
Fortnightly Recap:
- Demand for Google Voice is at an all time high, throughout our client base.
In The News:
- Championing employee privacy, productivity with Android 11 - https://kimbl.es/2ZlvNkt
- Zoombombings mostly blamed on rogue participants, unique solution offered - https://kimbl.es/3cn5cbY
- Improved malware protection for users in the Advanced Protection Program - https://kimbl.es/3clVJBS
- Google is separating Chrome from Chrome OS - https://kimbl.es/3k5uyOm
Conversation Time:
In this episode, we are joined by Tony Safoian, the CEO of SADA based in Los Angeles. Tony has been building SADA for over twenty years, and the company is now Google's leading Google Cloud Partner. We have a fantastic chat throughout the show about G Suite.
Recommendations:
- The Social Dilemma - Netflix
- Marinara: Pomodoro® Assistant - Chrome Extension
- Challenger The Final Flight - Netflix
Fortnightly Recap:
James went away on holiday
WiFi survey for a client in Kent
Client renewals
Causes Conference
Teaser for next podcast In The
News:
Google Lookout: App reads grocery labels for blind people - https://kimbl.es/3haQIg0
Outsourcing firm Capita is looking to close offices as the trend for flexible working accelerates - https://kimbl.es/3hbq6eS
The legacy of the skate video lives on in TikTok - https://kimbl.es/3bBdHje
Neuralink Progress Update - https://kimbl.es/2R6dnjm
Conversation Time:
After one of James's LinkedIn posts gained a lot of traction, we talk about why sticking with tradition is a bad thing.
Recommendations:
World's Most Wanted - Netflix
High Score - Netflix
Fortnightly Recap:
We switched bank accounts
Setting up devices for a client
Employees who think they can dictate IT
In The News:
How Google is bringing Windows apps to Chromebooks - https://kimbl.es/2XQgU9f
Work the way you want, with new mobile enhancements for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides - https://kimbl.es/3gQRM9Q
Disney's Mulan decision marks a bold new era in streaming - https://kimbl.es/3fITsk5
Amazon takes step towards UK drone deliveries as Cambridge team grows - https://kimbl.es/2PLhQqV
Conversation Time:
In this episodes conversation time, we talk more about remote working, after a LinkedIn debate where some people thought remote working would not increase and employees would return to the office!
Recommendations:
Connected - Netflix
Power Corrupts - Podcast
Fortnightly Recap:
Kyle went away on holiday, we got a new client and Google Next 2020 started.
In The News:
Google Next 2020 - https://kimbl.es/3f6sLFK
No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage - https://kimbl.es/3jEFoLK
Remove unwanted Windows 10 apps with this new open source tool - https://kimbl.es/2ZVbs64
Garmin obtains decryption key after ransomware attack - https://kimbl.es/2DcZagC
Conversation Time:
In this episodes conversation time, we talk about the long term effects Covid-19 will have on small business. The outlook is bright.
Recommendations:
Uppity - Willy T Ribbs - Netflix
Snowpiercer - Netflix
Fear City - Netflix
Fortnightly Recap:
Not much happened in the last fortnight. Kyle delivered some new laptops to a client who is returning to work after the shutdown. And two client received G Suite training.
In The News:
Right-to-repair advocates say hospitals need new rules to keep equipment working - https://kimbl.es/32gzlqv
Russian Group Cosmic Lynx Launches Over 200 BEC Campaigns - https://kimbl.es/3gVqX3M
This New App Uses AI To Grade Tuna Freshness - https://kimbl.es/30alaRe
Meet in Gmail on mobile - https://kimbl.es/2WjXJ6J
Conversation Time:
In this episodes conversation time, we set out the following three questions and try to answer them:
Why do end-users continually fail to turn on two-step authentication?
Why do businesses still hire IT illiterate employees?
Why do people find using a computer so difficult?
Recommendations:
Speccy Nation - Book
Collative Learning - YouTube
F1 2020 - Stadia
For episode 61 we have an interview with Mat Deaville of Commercial Networks. In the fortnightly recap: We onboard a new client who was fed up with Microsoft. We talk about why conversational view in Gmail is such a hard concept for people moving from Outlook to get their heads around. In the news: DVLA launches new online service to change the address on your vehicle log book - https://kimbl.es/2BfXMcJ The largest electric plane ever to fly - https://kimbl.es/3fBvl7n Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever? - https://kimbl.es/2Vwt066 Here's What Tesla Autopilot Sees And How The System Works - https://kimbl.es/2ZBWq4b Interview with Mat Deaville: Find out about how Mat got into the IT world, how he came about founding Commercial Networks, what's the business specialises in, and what three bits of tech Matt would take to a desert island with him. Recommendations: Book - Tribe Curiosity Stream Podcast - Philosophize This Podcast - Married Shagged Annoyed
It is a big show this week for our 60th Episode. We are joined by Fintan Murphy of Damson Cloud! Recap of the past fortnight: - Moved to DNS Filter to manage DNS filtering for clients. - Rolled out Google Chat to all clients, it has gone down a storm! - Shout out for Google Meet. In The News: - Zoom says free users won’t get end-to-end encryption so FBI and police can access calls - https://kimbl.es/2YCjoYc - Planet's satellites aim for a still sharper view of Earth - https://kimbl.es/2MLobAZ - Android 11 Beta is available today - https://kimbl.es/2ADV4gw - The PS5 is huge, according to internet detectives - https://kimbl.es/30Kfmje - Using Deepfake to bring Mona Lisa to life - https://kimbl.es/2N0vzbN Interview Time: Fintan one of the founders of Damson Cloud takes us behind the scenes of how Damson was founded, it's beginning as an IT support business and how they transformed into a G Suite Partner. Fintan tells us about what tech he would take to a desert island; he has clearly put a lot of thought into this! Recommendations: Book - Jobs by Steven Levey Audiobook - The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague Podcast - Throughline - NPR Podcast
Fortnightly Recap:
- Construction of Kimpedia - our intranet, with a heavy focus on processes, so that any new employee starting at Kimbley IT will have all the information they need, to be able to get on with their role. -
- Update and monitoring of Ad campaigns, with a refocused brand message on working from anywhere. A message we have used before in the past.
- Many new Try This Now videos have gone live on our YouTube channel.
In The News:
- The podcasting world is now Spotify versus everybody else - https://kimbl.es/3eL6RbA
- Bionic eyes to be a thing in the next decade? Possibly - https://kimbl.es/2zLgKXX
- This viral video shows how the Pixel's live voice transcription absolutely destroys the iPhone's (and why it matters) - https://kimbl.es/2XSExgr
- Google lays out office reopening plans, benefits for WFH employees - https://kimbl.es/2TYqQLK
Interview Time:
We have a fantastic interview with Ivan Skidmore of Power Minerals, discussing how his business has adapted to current work conditions. Ivan's journey into becoming a Master of Ash, his passion for Power Stations and anything technical. Along which what tech he would bring to a desert island and a selection of fantastic recommendations.
Recommendations:
- Book - Culture of Fear - Barry Glassner (Kyle)
- Netflix - The People vs OJ Simpson (Kyle)
- Magazine - The Spectator (James)
- Netflix - When They See Us (Kyle)
- Netflix - The Last Kingdom - Series (Ivan)
- Netflix - The Wrong Missy - Film (Ivan)
- Book - Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom (Ivan)
- Book - The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (Ivan)
Fortnightly Recap: - We signed up a new client all within a 24 hour period; from seeing our advert, visiting our website, jumping on a video call to a new client. - First visits since the lockdown got relaxed to clients who can't work from home. In The News: - Keep tabs on your tabs in Google Chrome - https://kimbl.es/36068zR - Twitter is now letting employees work from home indefinitely - https://kimbl.es/2YZfwCq - Club Penguin Online shuts down after receiving copyright claim from Disney - https://kimbl.es/3e0TnrH - Universities' move online 'must be done the right way' - https://kimbl.es/2X9Rbr9 Conversation Time: A discussion about the rise of contactless payments and how COVID is helping in the adoption. Recommendations: Podcast - How I Work Netflix - Trial By Media
Fortnightly Recap: - An odd "bug" James stumbled upon in the Google Meet mobile apps. - All the new "Try This Now" videos we've been putting out for clients - New blog posts based on commonly asked questions - The current nightmare of trying to ship product to clients In The News: - National Cyber Security Centre publishes scam-busting address https://kimbl.es/2WuaXx5 - Google readying Chat, Meet, & Tasks functionality directly inside Gmail for Android https://kimbl.es/35axGSU - Elon Musk says Starlink internet private beta to begin in roughly three months, public beta in six https://kimbl.es/2Wnq23i - Microsoft Word now flags double spaces as errors, ending the great space debate https://kimbl.es/3fnpjrL - Google Drive adds Face ID and Touch ID protection on iPhone and iPad https://kimbl.es/2WoQ6eA - UK COVID-19 contact-tracing app data may be kept for 'research' after crisis ends, MPs told https://kimbl.es/2Wq027A Interview Time: We have our first interview in many months with Aimee Payne of Power Minerals. Power Minerals have been partnered with Kimbley IT for nearly four years. Recommendations: - A mixture of recommendations - have a listen to the end to find out what they are!
In this episode, we talk about how we are able to keep in contact with each other and clients during the lockdown. Fortnightly Recap: - New features coming to Google Meet - An additional focus on home working - A Special Kimbley IT Logo commemorating critical workers - We decided to change backup providers In The News: - Why everyone should be using Signal instead of WhatsApp - https://kimbl.es/2yWRw7V - Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users - https://kimbl.es/2K8tWrd - Google details what coronavirus-related spam, malware Gmail is blocking - https://kimbl.es/3ah07zs - Demand for Sharp’s face masks crashes website and smart home gadgets - https://kimbl.es/2VpwgRb - Netflix adds a ‘screen lock’ feature to prevent accidental pauses - https://kimbl.es/2x03jSu Conversation Time: A discussion on how we have been able to keep in contact with the team and clients, using instant messaging, video calls and emails. Recommendations: - Facebook: The Inside Story by Steven Levy available on Audible - Get Lamp - A documentary on text-based adventures available on YouTube
The show starts with our fortnightly recap of whats happened at Kimbley IT, followed by technology news which has caught our eye. We then have a conversation about a hot topic and finish up with our recommendations. Fortnightly Recap: Onboarding a new client during the lockdown G Suite training during the lockdown Kimbley IT is very quiet at the moment with minimal support issues. In The News: Improvements coming to Hangouts Meet - https://kimbl.es/3e4LPEY Cloudflare Launches a DNS-Based Parental Control Service - https://kimbl.es/2UA8yB4 Must Watch: Bill Gate Coronavirus Interview on The Daily Show - https://kimbl.es/3e7S1MP Conversation Time: Short conversation time this week as we discuss most the stuff we wanted to cover in this section at the top of the show. Recommendations: Netflix - Tiger King! BBC iPlayer - Spooks
This episode is dominated by Coronavirus and working from home - so if you are fed up with those topics, give this episode a miss.
Fortnightly Recap:
Coronavirus: Extending support to all users personal devices
Coronavirus: Activating Enterprise Hangouts Meet to all clients
Results from my experiment of not running and adblocker in the last show
In The News:
How coronavirus could lead to a permanent remote workforce - https://kimbl.es/3b0Dnob
Google now integrates official NHS information directly in Search in the UK - https://kimbl.es/337JzYI
A UK court IT system running Windows XP - https://kimbl.es/2UeoUiH
Conversation Time:
A discussion about Working From Home with tips and advice from Kyle who found it hard initially to work from home when he joined Kimbley IT.
Recommendations:
Podcast - Down The Hill: The Delphi Murders - https://kimbl.es/3doFwfe
We start with the regular review of the last two weeks. How Coronavirus changed our travel plans, Kyle's new fitness regime and a bug with UniFi Cloud Controller which brought down an offices WiFi. In the news we discuss: Goodyear's Concept Tire Regenerates Burned-Off Rubber - https://kimbl.es/2TBZCLe How a Shot of CRISPR Could Restore Sight to the Blind - https://kimbl.es/39H9oBh A new tiny computer injected into the body could help millions of people suffering from heart failure - https://kimbl.es/2TRia93 Amazon is reportedly working to find a cure for the common cold - https://kimbl.es/2TBypZ5 Amazons Just Walk Out till-free tech offered to rivals - https://kimbl.es/39FaVb6 Conversation Time: This week's conversation time is all about Coronavirus and the good it is brought to business and business use of technology. Yes, that's right the good! It is the stimulus needed to force a global experiment in remote working. Recommendations: The Bottom Line - BBC Sounds Hitler's Inner Circle - Netflix
We start with the regular review of the last two weeks at Kimbley IT along with Kyle's new look!
In the news we discuss:
Google ordered to reveal the author of Australian dentist's bad review - https://kimbl.es/3bx780V
Signal Is Finally Bringing Its Secure Messaging to the Masses - https://kimbl.es/2PlJoTK
Get Ready for Lots of Technology Delays and Shortages This Year - https://kimbl.es/2UNNaZU
Google shifts authority over UK user data to the US in the wake of Brexit - https://kimbl.es/2vPlB7U
This week's conversation time was spiked by a post James read on LinkedIn asking about hidden charges. Leading us to talk about hidden charges in the world of IT.
Recommendations:
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle - BBC Sounds
We Worked - Wondery
And some book Kyle found
Starting as normal with a recap of everything that has happened at Kimbley IT since the last episode.
In the news we discuss:
An Eerie Historical Deepfake Imagines Nixon Telling the World the Moon Landing Failed - https://kimbl.es/2SC8cI3
Tesla remotely disables Autopilot on used Model S after it was sold - https://kimbl.es/2OM6uCW
How Google Got Its Employees to Eat Their Vegetables - https://kimbl.es/2UIkRf7
Coronavirus: How can China build a hospital so quickly? - https://kimbl.es/2UHr7E7
In this episodes Conversation Time, we decided to talk about Kimbley IT and how the company operates.
This week's recommendations:
JRE #1422 - LEX FRIDMAN - https://kimbl.es/2OLMJv6
Star Trek Picard on Amazon Prime - https://kimbl.es/39riSju
As usual, the podcast starts with a recap of everything that has happened at Kimbley IT since the last episode.
Looking for someone to join Kimbley IT and create a sales team
New onboarding and offboarding user forms
Invited by Google to Dublin for this years G Suite Partner Meetup
Having a lot of demand for Google Voice
In the news we discuss:
Spotting Guns With Artificial Intelligence - https://kimbl.es/2U75AnM
Don't let TfL drive Uber out of the market - https://kimbl.es/36avFEV
Google announces 8 years of Chrome OS software updates for all new Chromebooks - https://kimbl.es/2RRFQJz
G Suite Add-ons now generally available in Calendar, Gmail, and Google Drive - https://kimbl.es/2U3YoZJ
This is Microsoft’s vision for dual-screen apps on Windows 10X and Android - https://kimbl.es/38JNv3w
Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law - https://kimbl.es/38G9d8r
Fraud victims 'failed' as criminals 'operate with impunity' - https://kimbl.es/2O4rxAb UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban - https://kimbl.es/2TXi8hH
Microsoft Edge Chromium - https://kimbl.es/3aLg7v1
Conversation Time:
In this weeks conversation time, Kyle and James discuss the benefits of purchasing and using refurbished computers. When you by A grade refurb computers they are essentially brand new computers, but are many hundreds cheaper, better for the environment, with typical warranties you get with a brand new machine.
This week's recommendations:
Give the new Microsoft Edge browser a go, it is very good!
Here is our first show of 2020. Starting as normal with a recap of everything that has happened at Kimbley IT since the last episode. In the news we discuss: Maze Ransomware Sued for Publishing Victim's Stolen Data - https://kimbl.es/2sPBB8Y Toyota will transform a 175-acre site in Japan into a ‘prototype city of the future’ - https://kimbl.es/2QWi1zA Impossible Foods is launching plant-based pork and sausage this year - https://kimbl.es/2N181ny This episodes conversation time we discuss why #CCTV #installers seem to have no knowledge of how the hardware they install works, are happy to punch holes in firewalls, and generally flogged you data, unsecured Chinese hardware. Our recommendations include: #Permanent #Record by Edward #Snowden - https://amzn.to/2vahVxj This is Personal. The hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
In the last show of the year, James and Kyle discuss their highlights of 2019 and there predictions for 2020. We then have a quick recap of the last two weeks at Kimbley IT. In the news we discuss: Ransomware Gangs Now Outing Victim Businesses That Don’t Pay Up - https://kimbl.es/2rZq1r8 The 84 Biggest Flops, Fails, And Dead Dreams Of The Decade In Tech - https://kimbl.es/394fbkt London’s electric buses are getting fake noise, and it’s positively psychedelic - https://kimbl.es/2ZbbLI1 This episodes conversation time if all about the highlights of the year, and our predictions for 2020. Our recommendations include: Don’t F*ck With Cats - https://kimbl.es/2s5IFho History Buffs - https://kimbl.es/2tIGe4B
A quick recap of the last two weeks, followed by:
In the news we discuss:
Tesla reveals Cybertruck, but breaks its 'unbreakable' windows during unveiling - https://kimbl.es/2DAo8U8
From showroom to front room: DFS delivers smarter retail experiences with Google Cloud - https://kimbl.es/2DE8SWg
Former Go champion beaten by DeepMind retires after declaring AI invincible - https://kimbl.es/37Iqn5B
Australia introduces the world's first traffic camera that can detect mobile phone use - https://kimbl.es/34FRYlX
How a cake company pioneered the first office computer - https://kimbl.es/34CFADn
In this episodes Conversation Time
Is the concept of having a phone number outdated? Do you really need one? James doesn’t think you do.
Our recommendations include:
Amazon Kindle: Happy by Derren Brown
Netflix: Who Murdered Little Gregory?
Stadia: Future Of Gaming
Find out how we got on at the first Xerocon we have ever attended. In the news we discuss: AI wordsmith too dangerous to be released… has been released - https://kimbl.es/32SyYiw Electric car future may depend on deep sea mining - https://kimbl.es/2Xh7KAN Google Stadia nearly doubles launch lineup to 22 games on eve of debut - https://kimbl.es/2KyjPwy Texas Dad Says Apple Watch Changed the Life of His Son with Autism: 'We Had Tried Everything' - https://kimbl.es/35a4biP In this episodes "Conversation Time" we discuss motivational speaker after one such speaker keynoted at Xerocon. And why we feel people don't act once they have been motivated. Our recommendations include: BBC: Newsnight - The Prince Andrew Interview. It is crazy and a must watch! Netflix: The Devil Next Door - and an investigative documentary about the trial of "Ivan The Terrible" as Nazi prison guard.
James is back from his trip to China and so the podcast returns! The show starts with a recap of what James and Kyle have been up to in the past fortnight. Highlights include a new WiFi project, a personal security project and Kyle's talk at LoveBrum's Causes Conference 2019! In the news we discuss: 50 Year Anniversary of the Internet China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks - https://kimbl.es/2C38AY6 Shenzhen leading the way with Electric Vehicles - https://kimbl.es/2NVDh74 Conversation Time is all about note-taking. Do you prefer using pen and paper over an electric note-taking device, such as a smartphone? If so, why? Our recommendations include: BBC: The Missing Cryptoqueen - Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness. Wondery: The Mysterious Mr Epstein - When Jeffrey Epstein died in a New York jail this summer he left behind a lot of unanswered questions. HBO: Going Clear - HBO documentary on the Church of Scientology. How it operates like a cult and is a money-making business like no other.
The show starts with a recap of what James and Kyle have been up to in the past fortnight. Highlights include specing out a WiFi Project, off-boarding a client, G Suite training.
In the news we discuss:
Google may have just ushered in an era of ‘quantum supremacy’ - https://kimbl.es/2mzKShS
Cloudflare has a new plan to fight bots — and climate change - https://kimbl.es/2mAPDI9
Boston Dynamics’ Spot is leaving the laboratory - https://kimbl.es/2M53FM8
McDonald’s starts testing Beyond Meat burgers in Canada - https://kimbl.es/2m53Vk3
Cloudflare’s free mobile VPN is now available in its 1.1.1.1 app - https://kimbl.es/32agVEQ
Elon Musk Just Unveiled Starship, SpaceX's Human-Carrying Rocket - https://kimbl.es/2MvPNJT
In "Conversation Time" we discuss the topic of off-boarding a client and if the settings we have placed into service are our intellectual property and should they be removed before releasing the client? What are your thoughts?
Finishing up with our recommendations for you. This week, we have one Netflix series and a couple of podcasts.
The show starts with a recap of what James and Kyle have been up to in the past fortnight. Highlights include their visited LoveBrum Charity for their latest members mingle (Have you watch the Founders Log episode?). We reveal a dirty little secret Kimbley IT has been hiding.
In the new we discuss:
Think car ownership will soon be a thing of the past? Think again - https://kimbl.es/2m4NkNd
Adobe Premiere Pro will use AI to reframe videos for all of your social apps - https://kimbl.es/2kwwW7y
McDonald's big AI splurge is all about drive-through domination - https://kimbl.es/2kBADJl
In "Conversation Time" we discuss two topics. Starting with why people comment on social posts before reading the associated article. Next, we discuss why are business afraid to say "no" to their clients.
Finishing up with our recommendations for you. This week, we have two Netflix series, one for adults, one for kids. A beautiful YouTube Channel. And finally, if you love McDonald's fries, we have found a brand you can cook at home and get the same great crispness and flavour!
Welcome to The Kimbley IT Podcast V2. After 41 episodes we have had a bit of a rejig for episode 42. The podcast is moving to a fortnightly schedule, so Kyle and James can spend more time bringing you better quality content. Starting with a recap of what James and Kyle have been up to in the past fortnight. With a focus on the importance of DMARC and why we have set all our clients DMARC policies to "reject". In the new we discuss: Elon Musk and Jack Ma disagree about AI's threat - https://kimbl.es/32bEmNO - When Elon Musk realised China's richest man is an idiot ( Jack Ma ) - https://kimbl.es/2Q0luzZ Thieves are now using AI deepfakes to trick companies into sending them money - https://kimbl.es/2PUCNCr Microsoft’s first PowerToys for Windows 10 now available to download - https://kimbl.es/2LycYCL Our conversation this week is about Marketing Agencies that don't participate in Social Marketing. And why it is a mistake for any business not to find time to get involved. And we recommend that you check out: Banknote statistics - https://kimbl.es/2Q1tn8x The Killer Across The Table - https://kimbl.es/2UMiIgv
We are back after the bank holiday!
In this week's Focus section, we discuss why you should be using your mobile phone for contactless payments and why it is far more secure than carrying your contactless card around in your wallet. This discussion came about after James posted the topic on Linkedin. One "Cybersecurity" professional claimed carrying a wallet and your contactless card is a lot more secure than paying with your mobile!?!
In the news we talk about:
Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers' - https://kimbl.es/2PiXXu1
The Robot Ship Set to Cross the Atlantic and Change the World - https://kimbl.es/2Phj7Zi
Original Chromecast no longer receiving major updates, Google commits to bug and security fixes - https://kimbl.es/2PiYyvF
Facebook preparing new app to maintain pressure on Snapchat - https://kimbl.es/2PjOFhg
And we have a few recommendations:
A fantastic website about philosophy with an incredible article about AI - https://kimbl.es/2PgooAd
A great video by Marques Brownlee explaining 5G - https://kimbl.es/2PjPBCi
Another YouTube channel that exposes all the sins committed in your favourite films- https://kimbl.es/2PmyvUc
And finally a kids app by Disney.
We are back on our regular Monday schedule! In this week's Focus section, we discuss why it is vital your business has a website. How often do you buy a product or service without checking out the provider beforehand? A website is critical! In the news we talk about: Can Ikea do for the smart home what it did for design? https://kimbl.es/2Nhlfxw How to make and share your own Instagram face filters - https://kimbl.es/2NcSuSJ - with a shout out to the guys at Goat Agency. Some ugly, ugly Asus phone that Kyle failed to tell us anything about! This weeks rant is from Kyle about comedy posts on LinkedIn. And we have two recommendations: Season 2 of Mindhunter on Netflix An app called Bloomin Algae, which turns out to be rather useless - https://kimbl.es/2YVmx8q Why its almost impossible to climb 15 metres in 5 seconds - https://kimbl.es/2YYnJbb
In this week's Focus section, we discuss using technology to aid work-life integration. A recent Havard Business Review article reported that employees are willing to accept 8% less pay for the option to work from home. With employees who shifted to working from home, productivity increased by an average of 13%. In the news we talk about: Google ‘Password Checkup’ leak detection will soon be built into Chrome - https://kimbl.es/2OX8zhL The record industry loves ridiculous copyright claims - https://kimbl.es/2YNSj7g AI reads books out loud in authors' voices - https://kimbl.es/2YQMuWE Create shortcuts in Drive with a new beta - https://kimbl.es/2YSZCdT Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples - https://kimbl.es/31NP2SJ And we have two recommendations: A true-crime podcast called The Clearing about Ed Edwards a serial killer who only recently was revealed and could become America's most notorious - https://kimbl.es/2N4lCeV A YouTuber who specialises in resorting classic arcade gaming cabinets - https://kimbl.es/2N9ckhA
In this week's Focus section, we discuss why video conferencing is better than voice conferencing and holding physical meetings. We deviate slightly and talk about plasma televisions of the late 90s and early 2000s
In the news we talk about:
Facial recognition… coming to a supermarket near you - https://kimbl.es/2YDytXC
Deep Minds AI can predict kidney injury two days before it happens - https://kimbl.es/2MP44TS
San Francisco tests out delivery robots - https://kimbl.es/2MR4QzE
Kyle has a very short rant regarding the lack of self-service tills in Lidl.
And we have three recommendations:
An app that lets you hand over spare computing power of your mobile to good causes when you are not using your phone.
And two Netflix documentaries, Kyle thinks you should watch.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week.
In this week's Focus section, we discuss how we work from our mobiles, what apps we use and how we use them.
In the news we talk about:
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Alphabet’s Loon balloons developed clever strategies to pass 1M hours flying in Earth’s stratosphere - https://kimbl.es/30SpcME
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Google says RCS chat is fully rolled out in UK and France, more countries soon - https://kimbl.es/2yn5yfN
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Elon Musk says that Teslas will soon be able to stream Netflix and YouTube - https://kimbl.es/2yq9RXr
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How to harness Google Photos to transform your messy pictures - https://kimbl.es/2ymmrH9
Kyle, discusses the “fluff posts” on Linkedin and James simply blocks them.
And we finish up with our weekly entertainment recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week.
In this week's Focus section, we discuss the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing with our own blog post about the technology we all use today that span off from Apollo - https://kimbl.es/2LybfQG
Google's amazing tribute to Margaret Hamilton - https://kimbl.es/2O8hP2f and the Wall Street Journals video piece about the computer error that nearly aborted the Apollo 11 landing - https://kimbl.es/2Ob6IFS
In the news we talk about:
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AI solves Rubik's Cube in one second - https://kimbl.es/2lGn1MV
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'I kept my multimillion-dollar business secret' - https://kimbl.es/2Yh1nAC
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Pixel 4 phone reveals multiple sensors bezel - https://kimbl.es/32HoeEP
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5G takeup looks promising for criminal types - https://kimbl.es/32FpSa9
We have a small rant about a bank that claims it is a banking revolution when it really is not - after we moved our business bank account to them.
And we finish up with our weekly entertainment recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week.
In this week's Focus section, we discuss GDPR and the recent record fines the ICO is intending to issue to British Airways (£189m) and Marriott (£99m). We consider that this could be the start of the ICO fining more business and if it is, surely it won't be long before they make an example of a mid or small business. We also discuss how GDPR will make it easier for ransomware criminals to extract money from your business - it is scary!
In the news we talk about:
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Amazon Alexa offering NHS health advice https://kimbl.es/30sdzfo
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Amazon Prime Video comes to Chromecast and Android TVs https://kimbl.es/30w9Hdn
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Why you should really, really update your Logitech wireless dongle https://kimbl.es/2NWZsgK
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American Airlines cancels Boeing 737 Max flights through November https://kimbl.es/2k0o7Ta
We have a small rant about a bank that claims it is a banking revolution when it really is not - after we moved our business bank account to them.
And we finish up with our weekly entertainment recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week. Our guest this week is Stuart Walton. Stuart is a Freelance web designer, writer, ghostwriter, social media expert, content marketer, SEO copywriter and owner of Get Pro Copy Ltd
In the news we talk about:
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British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach https://kimbl.es/2FYYSbC
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Now you can check in on Bill Nye’s solar sail as it orbits Earth https://kimbl.es/2FZ8G5C
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Watch a plane land itself truly autonomously for the first time https://kimbl.es/2YDsrH9
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Toyota to test solar panels for electric cars https://kimbl.es/2G2PaVP
Kyle discusses the lack of contactless payments at pop up markets and other such venues.
And we finish up with our weekly entertainment recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week. In the focus section, we talk about why businesses so often hire employees lacking even fundamental computer skills, it’s because they are not asking the candidate the right questions during the interview process, we go over what questions you should be asking candidates with reference to this blog post - http://bit.ly/2eZYy0d In the news we talk about: Could you do a video interview for your next job? https://kimbl.es/2FKLDv7 YouTube introducing changes to give people more control over recommended videos https://kimbl.es/2FKG4No Police suspend work with major forensics firm after cyber-attack https://kimbl.es/2FJKvYM Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text https://kimbl.es/2FFeTn9 This week Kyle starts a rant about till receipts, we find out they are very unnecessary with mobile payments making them redundant, they are bad for your health and also the environment. And we finish up with our weekly recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week.
Then Kyle and James have a general chit chat, about tightrope walkers, rock climbers, skateboarding and 90’s hip hop!
In the news we talk about:
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Google city sparks fresh controversy https://kimbl.es/2Lk1EMb
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This robot crawls along wind turbine blades looking for invisible flaws https://kimbl.es/2X6PSvS
Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers https://kimbl.es/2ZIXH7C
Android Auto redesign with dark theme begins rolling out https://kimbl.es/2ZUGbxD
James has a small rant about the TV licence and why he feels it is unfair that you should have a TV Licence just because you watch live TV that may not even be on the BBC!
And we finish up with our weekly recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week.
Our guest this week is Terry Chiu. Terry is an entrepreneur with many business interests ranging from digital marketing to properties. He also is an investor in many businesses. This week Terry is launching a new podcast called DadCo Show about being an entrepreneur with kids and how he managed to juggle his business life with his family life.
In the news we talk about:
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Adobe’s prototype AI tool automatically spots Photoshopped faces https://kimbl.es/2WIFkhk
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Instagram kills organic reach - is the future always going to be paid social reach? Is there ever going to be free reach https://kimbl.es/2Ime7x6
James has a small rant about social media tagging, but as we are running short on time, it's very short! Like him.
And we finish up with our weekly Podcast recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week. There is no interview this week so the Focus section returns. We focus on networking groups, how hard it is to find a good one especially if you target younger more fun businesses. In the news we talk about: - Phone and online scamming 'blight on society', says MP. - Apples new "Sign in with Apple" login system. James goes apeshit over Google ridiculous decision to rename "Team Drives to "Shared drives" and the appallingly planned roll out by Google. Many IT Team will be pulling their hair out this week! And we finish up with our weekly Podcast recommendations.
We start with the usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week.
In the news we talk about:
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Scam victims to be refunded by banks
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Windows 10 May Update
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Android Q desktop mode looks incredible in this early demo
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Baltimore ransomware starts the blame game
Kyle has a rant about Cinema websites and why they only list the next three days showtimes.
And we finish up with our weekly Podcast recommendations.
The usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week, a recap of our trip to Google European Headquarters in Google Ireland.
We focus on cowboy IT firms. These are IT support businesses that take on clients under the false pretence that they can support the services the client is already using - when actually they can't and they try to ship the support out to other firms that can.
In the news we talk about:
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Google’s own data proves two-factor is the best defence against most account hacks
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This AI-generated Joe Rogan fake has to be heard to be believed
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Huawei’s phone business would be decimated without Google’s Android
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NASA intends to land a woman on the Moon by 2024
There is no rant this week! Everything is dandy!
And we finish up with our weekly Podcast recommendations.
The usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week, such as our trip to Google European Headquarters in Google Ireland. We focus on making decisions in this episode and why so many people struggle in business to make a decision. In the new we talk about; Live captioning coming to Android, Google IO and Google Assistant and Wannacry - yes it's still about! This weeks rant is about Google's appalling decision to end the "Works with Nest" program. And we finish up with our weekly Netflix and Audible recommendations.
The usual weekly recap and what's coming up this week, such as Google I/O happening tonight, find out what we think will be announced.
We focus on banks in this episode and how they are weakening email security by agreeing to refund businesses that fall for email fraud, no matter how poorly their email system is setup or how little training they give to employees to recognise fake emails.
In the new we talk about; working from home and how it is growing in the UK. Microsoft's new document format, ending with new voice chips for digital assistants.
Kyle has a rant about cold callers (again).
And we finish up with our weekly Netflix and Podcast recommendations.
In this week's podcast find out about the two new business leads Google sent our way. Kyle is now a certified G Suite Deployment Specialist. We discuss Windows 7 reaching the end of life in January 2020 and what you can do about it. We have four news topics we talk about; the British Airways retro liveries, the new timelapse feature in Google Earth, how technology transforms lives in the medical world, concluding with the new dark mode in Chrome 74. James rants about Channel 4 and their abysmal streaming service. Rounding up the show with a BBC iPlayer recommendation and a Podcast.
This week is all about Google Next 19 which took place in San Francisco last week. We talk about Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Docs and more.
In this episode, Kyle Heath and I double down on our viewpoint that cold calling is not for specialist businesses, where a relationship needs to be built and nurtured before you can partner up. Cold Calling may work in selling generalise products and services, where no relationship is needed, where you are willing to take on any fruitcake that comes your way. It becomes a numbers game, call enough numbers, and you get enough fruitcakes. However, if you're serious about having a long lasting business, you want to keep away from the fruitcakes and get the perfect truffles which require specialisation, relationship, empathy, and friendship - which you'll never get through a Cold Call.
If you've not heard The Kimbley IT Podcast before, this is an episode to start your addiction. It's taken 21 attempts, and now we seem to have mastered the flow of the conversation. As usual, we recap what we got up to last week. While Kyle was out networking at Be More Birmingham and Digital Glue Breakfast, James was securing clients data after a new weakness in the IMAP protocol had been announced. This week Kyle will be at the West Midlands Business Growth event. Tomorrow Kyle is at Go Ape, and on Friday James will be visiting Birmingham Social Media Cafe. We focus on Google's new Priority Page for Google Drive and why the AI it uses makes it is so damn good. Headlines that captured our attention where; Google Stadia (it's going to disrupt the console industry). The new Apple Credit card announced yesterday and how useful LinkedIn Live Streaming will really be. James has a rant about Google Tasks. Yes, James does sometimes moan about Google. And we close off with our Podcast and Netflix recommendations. Like what you heard? Want to hear more? Subscribe here - https://kimbl.es/KITPodcast
In this weeks episode, we recap our last week, we talk about an exciting event we will be attending in Digbeth this week.
We talk about the future of mass transportation and if it will be free to access and use.
We had a zen-like we with nothing to rant about so we cover some more tech news which grabbed our attention. James highlights why the current cookie law if reinforcing bad habits. Kyle discusses WinRAR and a vulnerability with it that will make most computers attackable.
We then let you know our Netflix and Podcast recommendation which leads us into a small discussion about the tragic Madeleine Mccann case.
Like what you heard? Want to hear more? Subscribe here - https://kimbl.es/KITPodcast
In this weeks episode, we recap our last week, we talk about an exciting event we will be attending in Digbeth next week. We introduce a new Focus section where we deep dive on an aspect of our work. This week we discuss where IT Support and Project Work overlaps and how this can become uncomfortable for all parties involved and should be sorted out as soon as possible. Kyle talks about an evil telecoms company in this weeks rant. We then let you know our Netflix and Podcast recommendation which leads us into a small discussion about the 30th anniversary of the founding of the World Wide Web and big five companies who control most of the web and without them the internet would be tough to use. Like what you heard? Want to hear more? Subscribe here - https://kimbl.es/KITPodcast
This episode is very much firing from the cuff. You'll get the usual recap of the previous week and what's upcoming this week. A bit about some tech in the new that has interested us, this time password-less logins for websites. Finishing off with the weekly rant (which become more of a grumble) and then some YouTube and Philosophical recommendations.
In this weeks episode, we have no guest it is just Kyle Heath and myself discussing what we have been up to in the last week at Kimbley IT. Did you know about the Gigabit Voucher Scheme? Where you can get up to £2,500 to cover the costs of installing Leased Line broadband in your office. We tell you all about that. The future of folding phones and how they will start a new revolution in computing, where the phone will finally replace your desktop computer. James has a rant about the "Spam folder" and why it is unacceptable that it still exists in email clients. Closing off with our Netflix and Podcast recommendations of the week. Like what you heard? Want to hear more? Subscribe here - https://kimbl.es/KITPodcast
In this week's podcast, we are joined exclusively by Will Linard in his first interview of the year. Will is a broadband expert, learn how he got into the industry and what he thinks of 5G.
Kyle has a rant about his recent customer service experience with The Early Learning Centre, while James praises AMEX customer service.
We round up with tech news that has caught our eye this week and our favourite media that you should watch and listen too.
Like what you heard? Want to hear more? Subscribe here - https://kimbl.es/KITPodcast
We are back once again (for the renegade master). In this weeks episode, we are joined by Fintan Murphy of Damson Cloud. Listen in and hear the weekly catchup - we discuss a couple of discovery meeting we took part in. Sit down and learn about one of Google's first partners with our interview with the CEO of Damson Cloud; Fintan Murphy. Kyle Heath has a rant; this time about an IT support company based in Derbyshire. Kyle also drops clues he might be more interested in serial killing than the average person. We round the podcast up with tech news that has grabbed our interest, such as Spotify acquiring a podcast network, Slack's upcoming IPO and G Suite's price rise. Finish with this weeks Netflix, Podcast and Audible recommendations.
Kyle and James briefly talk about what we got up last week and our plans for this week.
We discuss businesses that offer bad IT support and why we don't offer SLAs.
Rounding up with what podcasts we've been listening to and our Netflix recommendations.
In this episode we talk about how Kyle had to waste 4 hours on a road trip to Warrington, a charity ball Kyle went too whose email system was hacked the day before the ball and how the charity couldn't care less, the visibility the IT companies have on what you do on your computer and The Kardashians!
Its here, the IT podcast most don't listen too. Find out what Kyle Heath and myself have been up too in the last week and we go off-topic talking about the Apollo moon missions. Probably the most fun podcast we'd had so far.
Here is the weekly recap of what James and Kyle go up to at Kimbley IT, including a project meeting, Google WiFi and training event. We also discuss how to game the iTunes Podcast Charts, predict what we think will be big in tech in 2019 and a recap of the year as due to travel commitments this is our final episode for 2018.
In this weeks Kimbley IT Podcast; Kyle gets promoted to "The Radical Director", we discuss a security key roll out, someone who claims to be a G Suite partner, how we disqualified a lead - with a call out at the end someone's whose product and marketing we admire - Craig Michel of #zappshelter
In this week's podcast James and Kyle recap all that's been happening in the world of Kimbley IT over the last three weeks. With a shout out to Alison Cook at East Anglian Data Recovery. It's been a busy three weeks!
It is an event highlighting all their plans for business services, we talk about our experience and the new features coming to G Suite.
Recently there has been a flood of scare /click-bait articles falsy claiming Google is sharing your emails with hundreds of companies. This is fake news. The articles fail to mention that users have authorised specific add-ons to access their emails to gain added functionality, extract data and better manage their emails. Now, while there are risks associated to using third-party add-ons James with his decade of experience with G Suite tells you how to avoid the bad add-ons and make an educated decision when selecting which add-ons to use.
In this week’s episode James and Kyle talk about how the internet transformed business back in the 90’s and how Cloud computing is transforming businesses this decade.
In this weeks episode, Kyle and James talk about business broadband, all the options and what is best for your business. Plus there is a little test you can run right now to see how important good broadband is to your business.
In the first episode of Free Talk Friday on a Monday, James and Kyle discuss business security around using the YubiKey and similar devices and why its beneficial for a business to deploy these security keys.