Blog — slashdotcom

February 06, 2026 • 2 min read • 39 views

Community, Beanies & Creps

If you know our founder and CCO (Chief Community Officer), you already know he’s powered by two things: community and immaculate swag. Beanies? Essential. Creps? Non‑negotiable. So of course he took things to the next level and designed his own custom slashdotcom Nike Air Max Ones, because when you live the brand, you don’t just wear trainers, you create them.

Three Major Microsoft Changes Coming In 2026

Microsoft is rolling out three major changes that will impact every organisation in 2025–2026: mandatory MFA for admin accounts, the retirement of the legacy Remote Desktop client, and a global Microsoft 365 price increase effective 1 July 2026. Here’s what’s changing, the exact dates, who it affects, and how Slashdotcom can help you prepare.

Fair Is Foul: The Truth About Mac Security and Real macOS Support

Many IT providers claim to support Macs, but few deliver real compliance, security, or operational care. slashdotcom is proudly mac-friendly — offering proper governance, patching, and modern workplace support for Apple devices.

Why the iPhone 15 Is Apple’s Most Eco‑Friendly Phone: Sustainable, Powerful & Perfect for Business

The iPhone 15 is Apple’s most eco‑friendly handset to date, combining recycled materials, reduced carbon emissions, and long-term iOS support with powerful performance. For businesses aiming to cut costs and lower their carbon footprint, it delivers sustainability without compromise.

Azure Virtual Desktop: Why 2026 Is the Year Everyone’s Talking About It

Azure Virtual Desktop is becoming a must‑have for businesses in 2026, delivering secure, scalable, and cost‑effective cloud desktops. This blog explores what AVD is, who it’s for, and how slashdotcom can deploy a fully secure, best‑practice AVD environment in just one day.

slashdotcom Donates £500 of Essential Supplies to Northampton Hope Centre and Expands Community Support

slashdotcom donated over £500 of essential supplies to the Northampton Hope Centre, supporting people facing homelessness with care packs, warm clothing, mugs, bowls and bulk food items. We also explored future support, from breakfast clubs to digital inclusion, safeguarding, device access and a community computer hub to build skills and confidence.

Google Workspace + Google Cloud vs Microsoft 365 + Azure

Choosing between Google Workspace + Google Cloud and Microsoft 365 + Azure isn’t just about features — it’s about sustainability, operational fit, and long‑term strategy. This guide compares both ecosystems through an ESG lens, explores which industries they suit best, and shows how slashdotcom helps organisations plan, migrate, and optimise with confidence.

To Print or Not to Print: Why slashdotcom Chose a Different Path

Every few weeks, someone asks us a familiar question: “Didn’t you used to offer printer solutions?” We did. And for a long time, it made sense. Printers were part of the standard IT toolkit, and providing eco-friendly print solutions felt like a natural extension of helping organisations.

Knowledge is Power

Why a Strong Knowledge Base Matters More Than Ever In the IT services world, knowledge isn’t just helpful — it’s foundational. Yet despite this, many solution providers still fail to maintain their knowledge bases, let alone make them accessible to the customers they are supposed to support. This gap creates inefficiency, dependency, and frustration — all completely avoidable with the right ITSM approach.

Digital Exclusion: When Being Offline Means Being Locked Out of Help

Digital Exclusion in the UK: When Being Offline Means Being Locked Out of Help Digital exclusion in the UK is often spoken about as a “skills issue” or a “technology gap.” But for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, it’s far more urgent — and far more dangerous. Research from Groundswell shows that people experiencing homelessness face multiple barriers to getting online, This is the quiet crisis we don’t talk about enough.

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