August 27th, 2019
Why You Need Professional Virus Removal
“Your computer has a virus.” Such a dreaded five words! We don’t want to come down with a human virus; we’ll feel awful and miss work. But when a virus hits our computer, we could lose valuable information or be…
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May 29th, 2019
Next Week
Just a little warning next week I shall be away for a few days in London I will be away from Monday the 3rd of June and will be back late on Wednesday 5th June and back in the workshop on…
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May 22nd, 2019
Windows 10 Important Update
The latest version of Windows 10 has just been released, It’s been called Windows 10 May 2019 Update New features include the following: New light theme Windows Sandbox features Separation of Windows Search and Cortana New User Interface updates and…
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March 5th, 2019
Professional Businesses Deserve a Professional Setup
Growing a business often requires setting up a new office or hiring new people, but your technology also needs to grow with your business. In this article, we talk about what you need to consider when adding new technology to…
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March 4th, 2019
Invest Well in Your IT Security
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a common and useful rule for many business owners. It serves to protect your business against unnecessary costs and unneeded downtime. While protecting your business against many types of danger, it poses…
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March 1st, 2019
Is Your Physical Security as Good As Your Cybersecurity?
Headlines are often made by firms that have been hacked by “elite” cybercriminals. These events sound high tech, sophisticated, and interesting. The truth is almost always an amateur attacker chancing their luck with an unpatched security hole or bad password. …
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February 28th, 2019
Don’t Get Hooked by Spear Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks have been around for a long time in IT. Designed to steal your credentials or trick you into installing malicious software, they have persisted in the IT world precisely because they have been so devastatingly simple and effective. …
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February 27th, 2019
3 Reasons Why All Homes Should Have Office 365
Microsoft Office has been THE office suite for more than a decade, whether it’s for business or students doing their homework. Other applications have come and gone, but it’s expected that most people will be doing their work in Word,…
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February 26th, 2019
Is Your Business Ready for Business-Grade Wi-Fi?
In today’s business world, having great Wi-Fi isn’t a luxury -it’s a necessity. Businesses, with their varying needs, have personal requirements for what constitutes great Wi-Fi. For some small businesses, consumer-grade Wi-Fi may be sufficient, but many find that business-grade…
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February 25th, 2019
Should You Repair, Upgrade, or Replace Your Computer?
Like many valuable things we buy, new computers suffer from wear and tear over time. Our computers are particularly vulnerable as we have placed more and more demands on them every year. New machines have got faster, quieter, more reliable,…
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February 22nd, 2019
How Losing a Mobile Device Puts Your Entire Business at Risk
Losing a mobile phone or laptop is an experience that everyone dreads. The expense and inconvenience of buying a new device is unpleasant, but only represents a fraction of the damage done when a device is misplaced. The cost of…
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February 21st, 2019
The Top 5 IT Security Problems for Businesses
Companies that suffer security breaches nearly always have one of these IT security problems. Is your company guilty of any of them? No Backups A shocking number of businesses are not backing up their data properly. According to market research…
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February 20th, 2019
Struggling with Email Overload?
Email has allowed us to send and receive messages more easily than ever before. While this is a good thing, it can lead to problems. You may receive dozens or even hundreds of emails in a day. At this point,…
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February 19th, 2019
Can Private Browsing Protect You Online?
Maintaining your privacy while using the internet has become more challenging over the years. The recent Facebook privacy scandal made that abundantly clear, with users shocked at how much information had been recorded about them. While it’s almost impossible to…
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February 19th, 2019
19-02-18 – Update
Open today after yesterdays hospital appointment in Manchester. The road is sill closed for road works but you can still access us.
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February 18th, 2019
18-02-19 – Update
Just a warning we are closed today due to a hospital appointment in Manchester. I shall be back in the workshop tomorrow. If urgent please email support@cumbriacomputerrepairs.co.uk or call 07742 444601 but might not be able to answer.
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February 18th, 2019
What Hackers Target In Small Businesses
Hackers today have many ways to attack small businesses and business owners. Many attempt to use technology to send malware, viruses, or phishing attacks; or use information to con owners and employees into handing over more information than they should. …
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February 15th, 2019
Storage Struggles? How to Keep Up with the Data Explosion
Many businesses have already embraced the benefits of going fully digital. It has allowed us to do more than ever before; saving us both time and money iterating over work drafts and emails. It has saved us a ton of…
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