Your internet has always been fine with no problems but suddenly you are working from home and problems are starting to occur, it's slowing down when your boss needs a large file sending or you keep dropping out on an important video call with your colleagues. You need help. It's…
Every time you send or receive data online you need bandwidth and if you are using many devices especially in an office, your bandwidth may not be able to cope, slowing down your processes and efficiency. What is bandwidth and what's putting pressure on it? Bandwidth is the amount of…
Working from home can prove difficult and challenging but with many people worldwide now being forced to do this because of COVID-19 the following tips can help you stay focused when working remotely. Create your office space Set up your temporary home office, away from distractions if you can,…
Today, 31st March, is World Backup Day. What is a Backup? A backup is a second copy of all your important files — for example documents, emails and photos. Instead of storing it all in one place (like your computer), you keep another copy of everything somewhere safe. What’s the…
Firewalls in buildings stop fires from spreading from one part of a building to the next so what do they have to do with computers? Your network does what it says, it connects different people from different departments so they can communicate and work effectively. A hacker is motivated to…
Ransomware is the name given to a cyber-attack by cyber-criminals where they attack your system and network and encrypt your files making them inaccessible. They then demand a payment for a passcode so you can get back into your system and files and get working again. Here are the top…
Trying to insure your car after its been stolen is not really an option and the same is true of cyber security. With the help of an IT Support Company you can stay ahead of security threats with leading edge technologies. Regularly in the news we hear of Ransomware, Trojans,…
Today most people use the Internet for good intentions, however some exploit it for ill intent using what is known as the Dark Web and small businesses need to understand the risks. What is the Dark Web? There is a good chance you and your employees will spend time daily…
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our Christmas Opening Times We are closing on Friday 20th December and will be returning to work on Monday 6th Jan. Our offices will be closed during this period…
Passwords are essential to your cyber security, but you probably have dozens of them and its difficult remembering them all. Over time you are prompted to change your password, or you forget one and rather than create yet another new one to remember you start using the same password for…
