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How LinkedIn SlideShare can help your Business Profile

How LinkedIn SlideShare can help your Business ProfileWhat is SlideShare? With the ability to publicly reach over 70 million users at a low to…

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3 Jul at 12:50

Cyber Security for the End User

Cyber Security for the End UserIn the business world, cybersecurity is a word that gets thrown around a lot. Do this, do that, this…

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24 Jun at 12:00

Why Update?

Why Update?Updates form a crucial part of today’s hardware/software infrastructure. Both Office and Windows are best utilised when updated regularly. It’s not updates for…

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11 Jun at 13:10

How to choose the right Office license

How to choose the right Office licenseLicense to thrill! Microsoft Office offers excellent capabilities when it comes to communication, document creation and general productivity.…

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10 Jun at 12:39

BCS Security Series

BCS Security SeriesBCS Security Series Cyber Security is a significant concern for businesses, and we want to ensure that we support other Kent based…

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3 Jun at 13:52

What is VoIP?

What is VoIP?Testing, testing, 1, 2, 1, 2… VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is an online-based phone system that involves enhanced capabilities over…

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27 May at 11:05

OneNote to rule them all!

OneNote to rule them all!Taking notes, it’s inescapable. You need to get that thought out of your brain and into your notes. But how?…

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19 May at 10:21

Email Security

Email SecurityEmail Security Email security is crucial to keeping your mailboxes safe and junk free, whilst keeping the integrity of your business intact. There…

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13 May at 16:19

How Business Intelligence revolutionises your decision making!

How Business Intelligence revolutionises your decision making!Knowledge is power… ? With data becoming ever more important and sizeable, it can be a game-changer if…

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7 May at 10:35

Using technology to drive process

Using technology to drive processDefine your process… It can often be the case that when you have done things a particular way for so…

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1 May at 12:22

Team Morale!

/* VoIP */ Team Morale!Staying Connected! In these uncertain times, we all know how difficult it can be keeping in touch with those team…

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28 Apr at 10:35

Working Remotely, Securely

Working Remotely, SecurelyStay Healthy, Stay Safe. With the WFH (work from home) revolution well and truly underway, many users are still finding their feet…

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23 Apr at 12:30

5 reasons why you need a File Sharing system!

5 reasons why you need a File Sharing system!Is Sharing Caring? There are plenty of options when it comes to storing, distributing and accessing…

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15 Apr at 16:21

How the Dark Web could impact your business!

How the Dark Web could impact your business!Data Breach The Dark Web is often home to lots of data that has been gleaned from…

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14 Apr at 09:04

4 steps to holding an amazing online meeting!

4 steps to holding an amazing online meeting!Nice to meet you… It can sometimes be taken for granted, but it is still important to…

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9 Apr at 13:43

Working Remotely, Healthily

Working Remotely, HealthilyStay Healthy, Stay Safe. Whilst we’re all shacked up and working from home at present, it can be easy to get stuck…

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8 Apr at 14:56

Should you use Zoom?

Should you use Zoom?Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! With the majority of the UK workforce now having to work from home, it was inevitable that online…

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7 Apr at 12:22

4 ways technology can benefit your business

4 ways technology can benefit your businessEmbrace IT! Whilst revolutionising your business can seem a hasty & naive escapade, occasionally enabling technology to live…

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31 Mar at 09:26

Why outsource your IT?

Why outsource your IT?The (out)source of all power… You may or may not already have an existing IT infrastructure, but there comes a point…

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30 Mar at 13:52

Microsoft Cloud Services Updates

Microsoft Cloud Services UpdatesSome big, big numbers… Microsoft recently announced that they were making some changes to their cloud services in light of recent…

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25 Mar at 14:16

How to utilise remote working

How to utilise remote workingWork From Home Working remotely can be great for allowing your team to continue to function as best as possible.…

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13 Mar at 10:36

COVID-19: Is your business prepared?

COVID-19: Is your business prepared?Precautionary readiness… In light of recent global events, you may well be considering setting up your staff for remote working.…

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9 Mar at 16:01

How can BCS make my business grow?

How can BCS make my business grow?Through the power of IT! If you’re not sure of how IT is relevant to your business, or…

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4 Mar at 12:44

6 reasons why you need to be cyber secure!

6 reasons why you need to be cyber secure!Define your process… Cyber security is often a crucial aspect of your business that is overlooked.…

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25 Feb at 11:51

XLOOKUP

XLOOKUPMicrosoft recently announced some changes to its products that it releases on a monthly basis. These updates vary from being minor bug fixes all…

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21 Feb at 15:17

The New Office App is here!

The New Office App is here!And it’s app-solutely wonderful! Apologies for the above, but we can hardly contain our excitement. Today marks the general…

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10 Feb at 16:36

Power up PowerPoint!

Power up PowerPoint!Show off your slides… Everybody knows that PowerPoint is great at putting together slideshows to create an array of presentations to inform…

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7 Feb at 16:30

What is the Power Platform?

What is the Power Platform?I got the power (platform)! You’ve probably heard of Outlook and you’ve probably heard of Excel. But, you may or…

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24 Jan at 14:41

Save time in Office 365

Save time in Office 365Now is probably a good time… There are many ways in which you can save time by utilising the suite…

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16 Jan at 11:39

Does Microsoft actually backup your Data?

Does Microsoft actually backup your Data?Let’s find out… Whilst many of us take advantage of cloud computing and its benefits everyday to backup your…

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7 Jan at 16:20

PSA: Windows 7 Support is Ending!

PSA: Windows 7 Support is Ending!WINDOWS 7 EXTENDED SUPPORT ENDS 14TH JANUARY 2020 If you still have Windows 7 machines in use, you are…

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30 Dec 2019

What does MFA stand for?

What does MFA stand for?MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication. Also know as 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) in some scenarios, MFA is the process of logging…

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23 Dec 2019

Password Etiquette

Password EtiquetteYou no doubt get prompted to change your password a lot and it’s important that you pick something secure and robust from a…

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20 Dec 2019

5 reasons to do updates!

5 reasons to do updates!Security – The reason it can seem if you are getting frequent updates is because of security measures. Exploits and…

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13 Dec 2019

AI in Office 365

AI in Office 365You may not be aware, but AI is becoming ever more present within in your Microsoft Office experience. Suggestions and Ideas…

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11 Dec 2019

Phishing: 4 signs you’ve received a spam email!

Phishing: 4 signs you’ve received a spam email!4 signs you’ve received a phishing email! Spam/Junk emails are an ever-present nuisance in today’s work environment.…

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26 Nov 2019

How to become a copy & paste master!

How to become a copy & paste master!Copy & Pasting is arguably one of the more common shortcuts that people are aware of when…

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16 Sep 2019

What is Kaizala?

What is Kaizala?What is Kaizala I hear you ask! Well it’s an app, made by Microsoft, who describe it as follows: Microsoft Kaizala is…

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26 Aug 2019

The biggest threat to your business? Your staff?

The biggest threat to your business? Your staff?In the business world, cybersecurity is a word that gets thrown around a lot. Do this, do…

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13 Jun 2019

SharePoint: What is it?

SharePoint: What is it?SharePoint is a versatile online platform that can be tailored to suit your needs. You can use it solely for storing…

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23 May 2019

What is Microsoft Teams?

What is Microsoft Teams?Microsoft Teams has been mulled over by many ever since it was originally announced. An instant messaging client with audio &…

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14 May 2019

Why NOT to be afraid of automation!

Why NOT to be afraid of automation!Somewhere in a dystopian future, all our jobs have been taken by robotic machines, powered by Artificial Intelligence,…

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29 Apr 2019

LinkedIn reactions

LinkedIn reactionsHow do we feel about the new LinkedIn reactions? LinkedIn has followed the Facebook trend and you can now reaction to people’s posts.…

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10 Apr 2019

Redefining your business goals through Office 365

Redefining your business goals through Office 365Adoption is important when it comes to implementing change across your business. Office 365 is an ever evolving…

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22 Feb 2019

The end of Windows 7 – The saviour Windows 10

The end of Windows 7 – The saviour Windows 10Unfortunately, sometimes all good things come to an end. Microsoft handles it’s support in two…

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31 Jan 2019

Why should organisations use Eventbrite for businesses events?

Holding business events are a great way to engage with your existing customers and reach prospects. Many businesses offer networking events, training sessions or…

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8 Jan 2019

Boost productivity with Office 365!

Office 365 is an essential part of any business’s suite of software. The staple applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook to name…

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4 Dec 2018

What is the Microsoft Office 365 Secure score?

Microsoft Office used to be just Word, Excel and PowerPoint to most people but now it is so much more and continues to grow and become…

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16 Nov 2018

Why your backup might be a risk to your business

How can having a good thing like a backup be a risk to your business? Something as simple as backing up your company files…

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22 Oct 2018

The end of Windows 7

The end of Windows 7 – what does that mean for you? Do you remember the big push to move people from the tried,…

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1 Oct 2018

What can you do if you are hacked?

Despite all the layers of technology and training, there is still the possibility you may have your systems compromised. This can result in loss…

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5 Sep 2018

Five Top Tips to Stay Safe Online!

With cyber-crime on the increase year on year and changes in data protection regulations that came into play in May 2018 there has never…

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3 Sep 2018

When should you consider moving IT providers?

Let’s be honest, nobody really wants the hassle of moving IT providers. So, When should you consider moving IT providers? Your existing provider knows your setup and…

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28 Aug 2018

Super-Fast Business Broadband – Now is the best time to get on board!

A common complaint in many an office across Kent is that the internet is slow. It can be frustrating being left waiting when you really need…

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9 Aug 2018

What is a TSP?

Keeping up to date with technology is just as much a challenge for IT service providers as it is for the people they serve.…

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25 Jun 2018

10 Reasons you should be using Windows 10

10 Reasons you should be using Windows 10 in 2018. Microsoft Windows has been around for quite some time now, since 1985 in fact. Before that, there…

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13 Mar 2018

Why achieving Cyber Essentials Should be at the Top of Your To-Do List

The internet and the rise of technology have revolutionised how businesses work. While companies both large and small can conduct transactions on a global…

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31 Jan 2018

Six things can you do to protect yourself from cyber-attacks

2017 was a pretty big year in terms of high profile cybersecurity breaches, and it was not just large companies getting attacked, but the…

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27 Dec 2017

What is Microsoft Flow?

With so many apps and so much technology available to us today it can be hard to make use of everything. A common complaint…

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4 Dec 2017

What is DMARC?

There is a phrase in the sales and marketing world coined by Gary Vaynerchuck that marketeers ruin everything. What he means by this is…

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30 Oct 2017

Introduction to Hyperlinking in Outlook – Vlog

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25 Sep 2017

Vlog – What is Microsoft Stream

Its Vlog time again! Introducing Microsoft Stream a corporate video hosting platform that is now part of Office 365.

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14 Aug 2017

How to use the Snipping Tool

Do you ever struggle with trying to save, copy and paste images? Tried too many times and given up? Don’t despair…we are here to…

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11 Jul 2017

What are Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms is a new app that has appeared in the Office 365 Portal. It is a really easy to use application that can…

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8 Jun 2017

What is Malware?

When you hear the term ‘malware,’ do you want to hide under your desk and cover your ears? Do you feel completely lost hearing…

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5 Jun 2017

Office Lens Available on iPhone and Android

Office Lens Available on iPhone and Android We use and love Office 365 for so many reasons here at BCS. Our Company Secretary, Samantha,…

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1 Jun 2017

What Is a Trojan Horse?

What Is a Trojan Horse? When you hear the term ‘Trojan Horse’, do you think back to Greece and that epic horse that is…

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24 May 2017

The Genius of Sticky Notes!

The Genius of Sticky Notes! Do you have millions of post-it notes scattered on your desk and stuck to your desk monitor? Sick of…

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15 May 2017

What is WannaCry and how does it affect you?

You will no doubt have heard about the cyber security attack of the last few days but if by any chance you’ve been on…

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11 May 2017

Top Ten Cyber Security Tips #besafe

Top Ten Cyber Security Tips When you hear the words malware, adware and spyware, do you understand their meaning? Is a Trojan horse something you associate…

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3 May 2017

How To Insert Images into Microsoft Word Documents

Do you ever struggle with inserting images into Word documents? Tried too many times and given up? Look no further…here is how to liven…

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18 Apr 2017

Things To Consider When Changing IT Service Providers

Changing IT service providers can be daunting, stressful and something that you probably don’t want to think about for those exact reasons! Ensuring all…

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6 Apr 2017

Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?

Computers are just like me and you. How I hear you ask? Well, after a while of not shutting down, taking a well-deserved rest…

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4 Apr 2017

The Future is bright but maybe not Orange

During the last 10 years or so was a huge uprising and landgrab when it came to free email services. Everyone wanted to be…

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13 Mar 2017

Cyber-Crime in the UK #security

The Office for National Statistics has recently begun asking people about their experiences of fraud and online crime in its Crime Survey of England and…

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8 Mar 2017

UK Digital Strategy

With technology evolving at such a fast pace, the need to up skill people of all ages with the expertise they need to grow…

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16 Feb 2017

Wi-Fi Security

For anyone that uses their phone in public or stays constantly connected to the internet anywhere they go; which probably includes you, Wi-Fi security…

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5 Jan 2017

The Genius of Snipping Tool!

Do you ever struggle with trying to save, copy and paste images? Tried too many times and given up? Don’t despair…we are here to…

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29 Dec 2016

Are you getting the best from Office 365?

Despite all the evolution in technology, Microsoft Office remains a main staple of our daily business diet. Sure, Word and Excel have improved and…

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8 Dec 2016

12 steps to never sending the wrong email again

Google recently announced a very neat little feature to its email service Gmail. What is now does is after sending an email there is…

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18 Nov 2016

Using ‘Office 365 for Business’ on your iPad

If you have a Microsoft Office 365 for Business subscription, fantastic! As Microsoft say, “Your go to office – anywhere!” The fantastic thing about…

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7 Nov 2016

How to report Fraud and Cyber-Crime #besafe

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber-crime, where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or…

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27 Oct 2016

Do You Know Your Malware from Your Spyware?

When you hear the words malware, adware and spyware, do you understand their meaning? Is a Trojan horse something you associate with Greek history…

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6 Oct 2016

Does your IT company do this?

Believe it or not, this is not a post about how our IT Support makes us different, instead we want to explain how we…

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4 Oct 2016

How To Sign Into the Office 365 Portal

How to sign into the office 365 portal? Do you ever struggle with logging into the Microsoft Office 365 portal? Tried too many times…

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20 Sep 2016

How To Convert a Word Document into a PDF Document

Do you ever struggle with how to convert a Word document into a PDF document? Given up trying? Don’t despair…we are here to help!…

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15 Sep 2016

Why backup is no longer enough

Everybody knows why it’s important to have a backup. Nobody truly appreciates a backup until they need to recover some documents. Various levels of…

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14 Sep 2016

Is moving IT providers painful?

IT suppliers are like accountants – you only change provider when you really have to. We understand that your existing provider knows you and…

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7 Sep 2016

How To Hyperlink Text in Microsoft Word Documents

Do you ever struggle with how to shorten links in your Word documents? Have you ever tried to write a report and unsure of…

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31 Aug 2016

How To Hyperlink Text in Microsoft Office 365 Outlook

Do you ever struggle with how to shorten links in your emails in Office 365 Outlook? Have you ever received an email and seen…

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25 Aug 2016

What is Web Content Filtering?

Web content filtering is a preventative form of IT Security that works both inside and outside of your network. You may be familiar with…

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24 Aug 2016

Why do I need Business Disaster Recovery?

If you are not sure what Business Disaster Recovery is then we suggest checking out this blog here. Still here? Great, let’s go. Business…

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19 Aug 2016

How To Set Up Your Out of Office in Outlook

Do you ever struggle with setting up your out of office in Office 365 Outlook? Need inspiration on what to write? Look no further…whether…