Yes, it has been a long wait, but Windows 11 finally arrives on the 5th of October, 2021. Continue reading
Category Archives: Tips & Tricks
What Not To Do On A Work Computer
This article shares things employees should avoid doing on work computers, whether they are working remotely or in the office. These tips help both you and your work control security and data access. Continue reading
Seven Common IT Myths Debunked
Sometimes myths are harmless, but when it comes to business IT myths, not knowing the truth can be damaging. Make smarter tech decisions with accurate information and a better understanding of IT. This article debunks seven common business IT myths. Continue reading
Here Is Why You Shouldn’t Try Computer Repairs Yourself!
Most people like to take a shot at fixing things something themselves. It can broaden their understanding of things as well as potentially saving them some money. With some things that works out great, but when it comes to repairing your business computer repair, it is probably not worth the effort. This article shares some of the things to consider before trying to do that repair yourself. Continue reading
Windows 11 Is Coming – Should You Upgrade?
Microsoft’s next version of Windows is being rolled out later this year, and businesses are now wondering if the upgrade is right for their needs. This article looks at the changes and helps you weigh up the pros and cons of upgrading. Continue reading
3 Ways You Can Get Infected With Ransomware
There’s been a lot in the news over the last few weeks about ransomware attacks. As the media can give people the wrong impression let me clear up some things for you. Continue reading
Beware Of These Social Media Scams
You may think it is a bit of fun to type in your answers to the quiz, which asks silly questions such as your nickname and first model of car? You may think it is some plain old fun, but many of these social media questionnaires are set up by hackers to steal your identity. Continue reading
What to Do If You Get Hit With Ransomware
If you get hit with ransomware there will be a number of indications, including:
- A screen telling you that your business files are encrypted.
- You can’t open any of your documents.
- Your files may have a weird extension of different icon.
- there will be instructions for how to pay up to recover your files.
This blog article details a number of steps you can take instead of paying the ransom straight away. Continue reading
What to Do If Your Data Is Included in a Leak
Data breaches and leaks are now, unfortunately, becoming a regular occurrence and can happen to any business or individual. One of the biggest leaks only happened recently when 533 million Facebook records were released. Continue reading
What Is Shadow IT And Why Is It An Issue?
Shadow IT are the things that employees download onto a business system that management and / or the IT department doesn’t know about, and it can be a big problem. Continue reading