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

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

It is well known that the internet has a dark side. Just as you try to stay safe away from the computer, it is important to put the same amount of effort in when you’re online. Here’s 5 of our best tips for safer browsing: 1.) Make a list of all your social media accounts. … Read more

‘On the internet, no one knows you’re a dog…’ It took me 5 minutes to find out everything about him, including enough to effectively guess his Facebook password outright. 5 minutes. No tricks, no dirty means, no hacking accounts, just a simple internet search and a name. In my free time I admin a group … Read more