When you delete a file on your computer, it doesn’t permanently delete the data from the hard drive. All you are doing is telling your computer that it can now use the space on the hard drive that used to contain the data you just deleted. Cyber criminals can still…
There are many common misconceptions about computers, from a slow computer has a virus to my laptop battery needs to be dead before I recharge. Here’s some common myths about computers. My computer is slow, so it must have a virus A virus can be to blame, in fact, this…
As your business continues to grow, it’s important that your IT and technology solutions grow with it. Consumer grade equipment and solutions simply don’t cut the fast-paced world of business, and so it maybe time to consider these tips to help your business grow even more. Upgrade to a Business…
A lot of people don’t realise you can use the keyboard on your computer to perform certain tasks. These keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time and make you more efficient. Ctrl + C to Copy If you need to copy some text, an image or even a…
So your old computer is starting to show it’s age. It takes ages for it to boot up, it’s randomly crashing, and you hate using it. Enough is enough, so you start to think about investing in a new one. But before you do, you might want to think about…
You’ve probably heard that Microsoft is ending support for several popular business tools in January 2020, including Windows 7. As of May 2019, around 33% of users on the Internet were still using Windows 7. Windows 7 isn’t the only product Microsoft is stopping support for. Are you relying on…
Many people still use external hard drives for backup or portable storage, despite the advantages of cloud computing. If you are still using an external hard drive, it’s important to look after it properly as failure can happen at any time. Avoid knocking the drive Depending on the type of…
Microsoft have started to push out their latest version of Windows 10, called Windows 10 May 2019 Update. New features include: New light themeWindows Sandbox featuresSeparation of Windows Search and CortanaNew UI updates and featuresPlus many more tweaks and small features Expect longer than average Windows Update times. If you use…
"It'll never happen to me", or "We know we should but don't". We hear this a lot when we ask about backup. Whether it's due to hardware or software failure, or simply because someone deleted the wrong file, data loss is a real threat that must be taken seriously. But…
We hear it daily, “Macs don’t get viruses” or “I’ve never had protection on my Mac”. While this may have been true in the past, the Mac operating system is vulnerable to infections, especially as more and more people switch from Windows to Mac. MacOS is more difficult to exploit…
