When we think about the word ‘simple’ we often think of easy, or not particularly functional. But when it comes to your computer system, this definition is most definitely a misnomer because keeping it simple can greatly improve efficiency and overall productivity. The key to simplicity is not to reduce the functionality of a system … Read more

Technology has changed our lives immeasurably, especially in the way we choose to communicate with each other because, yes siree, we have so very many choices to choose from. 100 years ago most people would send letters, which could take days, to communicate with one another. Even 20-30 years ago the phone call was the … Read more

Let’s start off with a quiz. What software version of your email server do you use? Is it the latest? What remote access do you provide? Do you keep track of who logs in and when? Do you know what virtual doors you have open to the outside world? I think by now we’ve all … Read more

Here’s 10 awesome things to get for Mother’s day instead. Every year I prepare for the posts about mother’s day and let out a sigh for the myriad of website posts about “technology gifts she’ll actually want for mothers day” that display kindles and cooking apps. Really? Does your blessed mother really want another way … Read more

Our technical Director Kieran Chakravorty has some thoughts regarding computers. Here’s one of them… As anyone could easily guess after one look at my black rimmed glasses, socially awkward posture and utter lack of fashion sense – I am a computer geek. Therefore rather than being connected to human beings like most sane people are, … Read more

It’s time to stop relying on robots and start talking to people again. Social media is great. It is an excellent way for businesses to communicate directly with customers and, if they do it right, plenty of soon-to-be customers as well. Better still, sites such as Facebook and Twitter provide a communication platform for free, … Read more

As sure as death, children and taxes, you are going to experience an IT disaster at least once in the course of your life. The main problem is finding the right way to protect your computers and computer protection is kind of like clothing. One size doesn’t fit all and different occasions require a different … Read more

We don’t like Mondays apparently. I’m not sure what it is about Monday specifically that makes us dread getting up first thing, but personally I’ve always detested Tuesdays more. To me, Monday is organisation for the week day, a day dedicated to catching up on current events, checking my emails and writing my to-do list … Read more