Proposed Changes to EU Data Protection Regulation
EU Data Protection The purpose of this article is not to cover the whole of the law, but to focus on the need to protect the confidentiality of data, and the IT processes and technologies which should be employed in order to satisfy this need. What is happening? For two years the […]
The Pros of Android and Google
Android and Google So you may or may not know that Android is owned by search engine giant Google, Android and Google are the same company. What this means for Android owners is that if you have a Google account already or you are setting one up with your new Android purchase you can take […]
The End of Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 is one of the most popular Microsoft products in Small Business and Enterprise alike. This summer it is due to go “End of Life”. This means higher risk, lower security, and failure to meet the required standards for many industry certification bodies. So what should you be doing about […]
Do You Still Need to Defragment Your Hard Drive?
Do You Still Need to Defragment Your Hard Drive? It’s a question we still get asked a lot: should I be defragmenting my computer? The honest answer today is almost certainly not — but it depends entirely on what type of drive is inside your machine. Here’s what’s actually going on, and what to do […]
Microsoft Word Useful tips and shortcuts
Microsoft Word Handy hints To follow up on our more detailed list of Microsoft Excel shortcuts. This week we have a list for another well used Office program, Microsoft Word. Before we get into the details, a quick recap on some more general shortcuts General Short Cut Keys Ctrl + O – Open a document. […]
Useful Android apps you may not know of
Useful Android apps to know about When you look at the apps on your Android device, it may be the case that many of them are there because they have been recommended by Google’s Play store, a friend or a colleague for you to install, or maybe even from a tip in an email. Here […]
Using your HomeHub for business?
The BT HomeHub and your business Ever wondered why firewalls and routers for business are more expensive than the ones you get free with your internet connection at home? Ever thought that the free box that BT send, or the low cost “SOHO” router from the local PC store will be sufficient to protect your […]
iOS 8 Hidden Features
Following on from our previous tips last week on how to keep your iPhone uncluttered and working as quick as possible. This week we’ll look at some of the lesser known features introduced in iOS 8. Find my iPhone has had an upgrade.The idea behind Apple’s ‘Find my Phone’ service has quite possibly put a […]
iOS 8 Speeding up your Device
Most people who own an apple iDevice, be it the iPhone, iPad or iPod will have updated their device to Apple’s shiny new iOS 8 system. Here are a few tips to keep your device from becoming sluggish and frustratingly slow. Switching it off and on again!This may be one of the simplest tips, and […]
Watches – the next office fad?
A lot of new technology has been announced recently at the technology events including Windows 10, a brand new Macbook, as well as new mobiles from Samsung, Nokia and LG. Whilst this hardware and software has many new features, the latest technology in the limelight wasn’t any of the above. So what was it? Watches, […]