
August 27th, 2020
What to Do about Slow Internet in the Home Office
A few months ago we thought working from home would be temporary: a couple of weeks of remote work was going to help corral this coronavirus thing, and we’d get back to usual. Now we know better, and the things…
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August 25th, 2020
Recovery Test Your Data Backups
Most businesses are aware of the need for data backup. Without it, they risk losing important files in the event of a hard drive failure or cyberattack. Yet having a backup in place isn’t enough: it’s important also to test…
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August 24th, 2020
Workshop Closed-25th & 26th August 2020
Just a quick update to let you know we will be closed on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th August due to medical appointments in Manchester. I will have my mobile but will have limited access to it. For support please…
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August 24th, 2020
Quick Tip No. 17
Do you use the same password for multiple logins? Social media, emails, online banking? Amazingly 89% of us do, it’s time to get serious about passwords and if you struggle to remember them all try using a trusted password manager…
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August 20th, 2020
Invest Now in Your Top Tech Priorities
The global economy is in a slump. But believe it or not, now could be a good time to invest in technology priorities. You may already have streamlined processes. You had certain technology tools and systems in place to get…
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August 18th, 2020
4 Advantages of Consolidating Your Tech
Technology is the lifeblood of business today, and you likely have a lot of it. But you may have accumulated software and hardware as you grew. Now, you have a hodgepodge of technologies never designed to work together. Consolidation can…
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August 17th, 2020
Quick Tips No. 16
Do you wrap your charging cables for storage or travel? There’s a chance that you might be doing it wrong. Wrap your cables in a loose loop so that they last as long as possible.
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August 13th, 2020
Protect Your Home from Technology Fire Risk
You love your technology and probably have a lot of it at home. You might not think of computers, smartphones, printers, or routers as a fire risk, but they can do real damage. Microwaves, laundry machines, and air conditioners are…
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August 11th, 2020
How to Avoid Online Job Search Scams
Cybercrooks are disturbing people. Consider job-search scams. With the world economy reeling, bad actors are capitalizing on people’s desperation. They’re targeting those looking for work. There are steps you can take to filter out illegitimate opportunities. Cybercriminals like to be…
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August 10th, 2020
Quick Tip No. 15
This is a frustrating formatting issue when it happens, but there is a quick fix!
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August 6th, 2020
Protecting Your Customers and Your Business Too
Security and privacy are at the very top of our priorities when considering business IT. Major data leaks are in mainstream news on a near-daily basis and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of customers are impacted every time they…
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August 4th, 2020
Building a Good Relationship with your Managed Service Provider
Good relationships are essential to your business success. Connections with customers, clients, vendors, suppliers, and service providers impact your bottom line. Here’s how to develop a strong relationship with your Managed Service Provider (MSP). Your MSP manages your IT and…
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August 3rd, 2020
Quick Tip No. 14
Ctrl + Mouse scroll to Zoom, pressing the Ctrl key while scrolling on your mouse will zoom in or out on most applications.
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July 30th, 2020
Google Play Store Brimming with Unreliable Anti-virus Apps
Independent testing agency AV-Comparatives published the results of an enlightening study into Android security products. Examining 250 Android-based security products, the study assessed whether products available in the Google Play store could protect against 2,000 of the most common Android…
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July 28th, 2020
Getting on Top of the Cloud
Cloud technology should be an advantage, not a hindrance. Despite this, many firms are suffering from sky-high cloud resource management costs. What’s worse? These costs are unnecessary. With a strong cloud resource management strategy, your firm could save a significant…
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July 23rd, 2020
What Can An MSP Do to Kickstart Your Business
Business today relies on technology in a way which we have never seen before. It makes up the core of almost every firm currently in existence. Today going digital impacts small companies more than large ones; it can make new…
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July 21st, 2020
The Real Advantages of a Virtual LAN (VLAN)
There are many acronyms to keep track of in the IT realm. One that’s been around for over 30 years now is VLAN – virtual local area network. A VLAN offers flexibility that more and more businesses find appealing. But…
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July 16th, 2020
Pros and Cons of All-In-One Computers
Today, business is all about streamlining and finding efficiencies. And that even extends to embracing all-in-one computers. Users get a desktop computer that integrates monitor, processing, and ports in one. Still, there are pros and cons to consider. Apple iMacs…
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