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How Are Attackers Using AI Against Small Businesses in 2026?
Attacks by AI-enabled adversaries rose 89% in a single year, according to the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report. AI has wiped out the spelling mistakes and robotic calls that once exposed a scam, so the old advice to spot fakes no longer works. The reliable defence is to verify any request for money or access through a separate, trusted channel. This guide covers the habits that protect small businesses, plus a live test for spotting a deepfake on a video call.
What Happens to Your Business Data When You Connect AI to Google Workspace?
Most people connecting Claude or ChatGPT to Google Workspace have no idea their emails and calendar data are leaving Google's servers entirely. Here's what's actually happening, why it matters, and the safer alternative your business probably already has.
Do You Need to Pay Extra for Gemini AI in Google Workspace?
Google Workspace Business Plus includes generous Gemini AI limits for prompts, images, and videos, and most teams never hit them. Before you pay £18 per person per month for the AI add-on, see the exact usage limits in one clear table and check whether the standard allowance covers your team.
The Gemini App: Fast, Thinking, or Pro? A Simple Guide for the Confused.
Fast, Thinking, and Pro each suit different jobs in the Gemini app. Think of them as three team members: a speedy intern, a careful strategist, and a senior expert. Learn which mode to pick for quick questions, tricky logic problems, and long documents, with examples for your industry.
Is Google Workspace Really Better Than Microsoft 365? (A New Report Says Yes).
Picking your company's core productivity suite can feel like a toss-up. But what if it's not a 50/50 choice? An independent research firm, Hypothesis Group, just surveyed 1,600 users, and the results are strikingly clear.
Too many files to read? Get Google Drive to 'podcast' them for you.
You know that feeling. A team member pings you a massive PDF you should read, but you just don’t have time. Instead of letting it gather dust, what if you could just listen to it?
What's the best way to build a shared AI prompt library for your team?
A shared AI prompt library in Google Docs keeps your team's best prompts out of lost chat histories. Enable Markdown in Docs Preferences, then use Copy as Markdown so prompts paste cleanly into Gemini or ChatGPT. Here is how to structure a library people actually use.
The best voice-to-text dictation software for Windows and Mac: Wispr Flow
Discover Wispr Flow — the AI-powered dictation software for Windows and Mac that turns your voice into perfectly formatted text. Save hours every week and boost productivity with a free 2-week trial.
How can my business get the most out of Google Gemini?
Many businesses only scratch the surface of what Google Gemini can do. This guide reveals the powerful, often-missed features like Workspace integration, Gems for recurring tasks, and creative tools that can turn Gemini into a true productivity partner for your team.
Vibe coding with Gemini: helpful, tricky, and why you still need a human.
Vibe coding feels magical: describe your idea and AI builds it. But when Gemini couldn’t debug its own code, human insight made the difference. Here’s what that means for your business.
The Hidden Costs Of Using Microsoft Office.
The licence fee is only the start of what Microsoft Office costs your business. Copilot AI is a paid extra, heavier apps demand pricier hardware, and security gaps add risk. Here is a clear look at the full bill, and what the same money buys in Google Workspace.
