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Keep IT Simple, Stupid!

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

Communication or obfuscation?

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

Breach? What breach?

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

The future (and computing)

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

6 ways to avoid an IT disaster

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

10 types of people you meet in every office

Well, maybe not every office, but plenty have their fair share of these types. Do you know one of these? If you don’t, you may be one yourself. Don’t worry, there is help for you: HR. 1) the passive aggressor This person won’t ever complain directly about anything.These are the kind of people who leave … Read more