If you have an older Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 then you will need to upgrade or replace it soon. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 support will end on 10th October 2023. Many companies will have moved a majority of systems to Microsoft 365 however if you are still running […]
The term Form Factor is used to determine the size and expandability of PC case or chassis you want in PCs. If you need to add extra storage or a dedicated graphics card, then you may need a larger case. Some of the first PCs we worked on had a large metal chassis that had […]
With OpenReach now ‘throttling’ broadband speeds and limiting phone calls as measures designed to gently “nudge” customers to upgrade as the “Big Switch-off” approaches, we look at exactly what’s happening, why, and when. What Is The Big Switch-off? The “Big Switchoff” refers to the switch from the old copper phone network to a new ‘Digital Voice’ alternative. Back […]
Microsoft’s Office 2013, as the name suggest has been around for 10 years. On April 11th 2023, Microsoft will end support for the Office 2013 suite. Microsoft will no longer provide support or security updates for the product. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2013 Microsoft has maintained the support for Office 2013 by providing security updates and ensuring it can […]
Microsoft announce this week that they are adjusting their prices for their Microsoft 365 products (previously known as Office 365) to be consistent with their global pricing. https://news.microsoft.com/europe/2023/01/05/consistent-global-pricing-for-the-microsoft-cloud/ For customers in the UK this will mean licensing prices will increase by 9% from 1st April 2023 (This is not an April fool’s joke) Microsoft Price […]
Every business needs to consider a disaster recovery plan, there are many short-term issues and long-term issues to consider. Most businesses will think about a data backup for their business, however there are many potential disasters that should be part of your disaster recovery planning for your business should be a natural part of your […]
The number of cyber threats reported in the news daily appears to be increasing at a dramatic rate. Many small businesses believe that they will never be targeted, and it will never happen to them. It may be true that they are not directly targeted, however if you fail to follow some basic procedures […]
The coronavirus forced almost everyone to work from home where possible. Since restrictions have been relaxed, most businesses realised that their staff should have flexibility that allows them to work from home for at least 1 day of the week. The remote work culture is probably here to stay. Initially you may find working from […]
This month saw the highest temperatures on record in recorded history in the UK. As temperatures were hitting 40°C we were awaiting calls from clients advising that their PCs were shutting down. How do you keep your IT hardware cool? Fortunately at most of our clients sites, their air-conditioned offices were able to maintain the […]
Email Spam has almost been around since electronic messages (email) was invented. We’ve all received dodgy message. From a person who as millions of pounds that they are willing to to share with you. or certain products that will enhance your prowess after dark. More and more normal emails are being spam filtered incorrectly so […]