QLine News
Security alerts, plain-English explainers and what is changing in business IT, written by the QLine IT team in Leeds for the businesses and care providers we support. For help with any of it, see managed IT support or cyber security.
Children's homes · 4 Oct 2026
Are Young People in Children's Homes Allowed Phones and the Internet?
In most cases, yes. What is allowed is decided for each young person, and the home's job is to make that decision work safely.
Read on →Children's homes · 4 Oct 2026
Can Staff in a Children's Home See What Young People Do Online?
Not everything, and that is deliberate. The aim is to spot real risk quickly, not to read a young person's private life.
Read on →Children's homes · 4 Oct 2026
How Do Children's Homes Control a Young Person's Wi-Fi?
A home router's parental controls treat the whole house the same. A children's home needs each young person's Wi-Fi set for them alone.
Read on →Children's homes · 4 Oct 2026
How Young People Get Round Internet Filters, and How a Children's Home Stops It
Most filters fail because of the workarounds, not the filter. These are the ones young people use, and how each is closed.
Read on →Children's homes · 4 Oct 2026
When a Young Person Goes Missing With a Phone: Locating It
A young person leaves at midnight with the house phone. Once we ask the phone where it is, the answer can come back in under a minute.
Read on →Children's homes · 4 Oct 2026
Locked-Down Mobile Phones for Young People in Children's Homes
Wi-Fi filtering stops at the front door. Our managed phones keep a young person's protection in place on mobile data, on any Wi-Fi, and after they try to res…
Read on →News · 12 Sept 2026
Manchester Airport Data Breach: 8.7 Million Customers Affected. Here Is What To Do
Hackers stole the details of 8.7 million Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airport customers and have now published them online. Here is what was taken …
Read on →News · 28 Aug 2026
We Built Our Own Business Software, and Now We Build It for You
QLine IT has launched Precinct, its software arm, building secure bespoke business systems for UK companies. Fixed price, no per seat fees, and you own the c…
Read on →News · 21 Aug 2026
QLine IT Passes Cyber Essentials Plus Audit for Another Year
QLine IT has passed its annual Cyber Essentials Plus audit, renewing the government-backed certification at its highest level for another year.
Read on →AI · 31 Jul 2026
AI in Business: What It Actually Does, and Where the Hours Are Saved
For a lot of business owners, artificial intelligence sits in an uncomfortable place. It is clearly important, everyone says so, and yet the practical questi…
Read on →News · 17 Jul 2026
QLine IT Partners with West Yorkshire Police to Offer Free Cyber Security Training
QLine IT is pleased to be working with West Yorkshire Police to bring free cyber security training to businesses across Leeds and the wider region. We recent…
Read on →Children's homes · 2 Jul 2026
The Under-16 Social Media Ban: What It Means for Children’s Homes
The UK will ban social media for under-16s from Spring 2027. What the new rules mean for children’s homes, Ofsted inspections, and the practical steps regist…
Read on →Children's homes · 19 Jun 2026
QLine IT meets UK Safer Internet Centre filtering and monitoring criteria
QLine IT is now a listed filtering and monitoring integrator with the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC). The QLine IT filtering and monitoring solution has be…
Read on →News · 16 Jun 2026
QLine IT is Now a Microsoft Solutions Partner
We are pleased to announce that QLine IT has achieved Microsoft Solutions Partner status. This is a significant milestone for our business and, more importan…
Read on →News · 11 Jun 2026
How Much Does IT Support Cost for a Small Business in the UK?
UK managed IT support costs £40 to £150 per user per month in 2026. What drives the price, what should be included, and the hidden costs to watch for.
Read on →Children's homes · 11 Jun 2026
What Ofsted Inspectors Ask About Internet Filtering and Monitoring in Children’s Homes
The six questions inspectors ask registered managers about online safety, with a model answer for each, and the evidence to have ready.
Read on →News · 5 Jun 2026
Has Dell Lost the Plot? When a Laptop No Longer Comes With a Charger
At QLine IT, we purchase and deploy a significant number of laptops for businesses across the UK. As a result, we regularly evaluate pricing, specifications,…
Read on →News · 12 May 2026
AI in Business: What UK Companies Need to Know About GDPR
Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini and NotebookLM are becoming increasingly popular within businesses of all si…
Read on →Children's homes · 7 May 2026
QLine IT Launches Advanced Digital Safeguarding Platform for Children’s Homes
QLine IT has introduced a specialist Digital Safeguarding Platform designed specifically to support children’s homes in meeting safeguarding responsibilities…
Read on →News · 5 Apr 2026
QLine IT Announced as Commercial Partner of Scottish Care
QLine IT is proud to announce we are now an official Scottish Care Commercial Partner — the representative body for the independent social care sector in Sco…
Read on →News · 22 Dec 2025
Laptop and Desktop Price Changes Explained, The Impact of RAM Cost Increases
“Laptop and desktop prices are rising due to RAM shortages driven by AI demand, causing volatile hardware costs and bespoke pricing.
Read on →News · 28 Oct 2025
Benefits of 12-Month Contracts and Downsides of Longer Terms
The benefit of a12-month contract gives you real stability, predictable costs, and comfort knowing what level of support you’re getting.
Read on →News · 28 Oct 2025
Gmail Password Leak: 180 million Accounts
“Have I Been Pwned” have uncovered a massive amount of stolen login details that contain over 183 million email and passwords.
Read on →News · 28 Oct 2025
Understanding the Main Types of Email Attacks
At QLine IT, we help organisations across the UK secure their systems against these threats, here’s a breakdown of common email attacks.
Read on →News · 6 Oct 2025
Kido Data Breach
Radiant have admitted that they have performed a data breach access to Kido safeguarding notes, as well as sensitive medical information.
Read on →News · 22 Aug 2025
Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) Accreditation
QLine IT demonstrates the same commitment to security we recommend to our Clients, proving that cybersecurity is not just something we talk about, but someth…
Read on →News · 6 Aug 2025
Action Required: End of Support for Windows 10
After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive any updates, including critical security patches and feature enhancements.
Read on →News · 18 Dec 2024
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an additional login process to the usual username/email and password, enhancing your online security.
Read on →News · 13 Dec 2024
Managing Electronic Waste
This article looks into the types of e-waste produced, the benefits of managing it correctly, and how it positively impacts the community.
Read on →News · 25 Nov 2024
New Outlook for Windows
The New Outlook is here and very soon you will have no choice but to use it. Read more about the differences of the old and the new
Read on →News · 14 Nov 2024
Windows 10 Support has Ended!
In October 2025, Windows 10 Support will end. By this date, QLine IT recommends upgrading to Windows 10. The process is easy to do.
Read on →News · 1 Nov 2024
Microsoft 365 Email and SharePoint Backup
Every business needs to ensure they have Microsoft 365 Email and SharePoint Backup. QLine IT has the solution.
Read on →News · 29 Oct 2024
Google Third-Party Apps
To enable the use of Google Third-Party Apps, you need to be aware of the most recent changes to the security implemented by Google.
Read on →News · 27 Oct 2024
Keeping Children Safe Online
Here at QLine IT, we want to help keep children safe when they use the internet and go online. This includes chat rooms and forums.
Read on →News · 13 Oct 2024
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing is the how most businesses now operate. Without the need for software on a local computer, software and data is stored online.
Read on →News · 2 Oct 2024
Phishing Scams – Get Educated.
Stay vigilant against phishing scams. Learn how to spot fraudulent emails and fake websites to protect your personal information.
Read on →News · 25 Sept 2024
Windows 10 Support Is Ending!
Get ready for the end of Windows 10 support in 2025. Explore the key features of Windows 10 and learn about the transition to Windows 11.
Read on →News · 16 Sept 2024
Which Antivirus is Best for My Computer? Webroot!
In this article we talk about why we think Webroot Antivirus is the best all-rounder – light on resources and good value for money.
Read on →News · 3 Sept 2024
Paul Galloway Leeds
Paul Galloway t/a Roseway Property Solutions or Galloway Joinery & Building has entered an IVA due to being in debt to several creditors.
Read on →News · 29 Aug 2024
Synology DVA1622 2-bay Surveillance NAS
Synology has launched another 2-bay AI-powered surveillance NAS. Read on to why at QLine we think it’s worthy of the £650 price tag.
Read on →News · 5 Aug 2024
Annoying Cookies on Computer
Annoying Cookies on Computer or Laptop? Read our info about a nifty browser extension that will enforce cookie agreements on websites!
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