With only eleven months left until Windows 10 reaches its End of Life, many users are starting to consider upgrading to a new computer. To make sure you choose the right machine, use our Build-IT service. We’ll discuss your needs and explain your options to ensure you get a computer that fits your requirements and […]
Valerie Green
This Spooky Season, Face and Banish Your Biggest Fear
Spooky season is upon us! Of course, most people aren’t afraid of ghosts, vampires, witches, etc. But what about the fear of criminals getting their hands on your precious business data? With our backup solution, even us as your trusted backup provider can’t see the details of the contents of your files or the text […]
Windows 10 End of Life in a Year
As of this month, Windows 10 is a year away from its end-of-life date, which will be the 14th of October 2025. While that’s still some way off, it’s a good idea to start planning for it as it could otherwise creep up on you and become a major issue. Originally, Windows 10 was to […]
The Myths of Backups
I was training earlier this week, improving my knowledge of the backup procedures we use to enhance the value we offer clients who use our services. During discussions, we realised several myths are floating around out there and may be deterring people from seeking a secure backup solution. Myth #1: Microsoft backs up all my […]
Internet Explorer Vulnerability
Have you been keeping your patches up to date? The most recent Patch Tuesday fixed a security issue in MSHTML, the platform that Internet Explorer ran on. Although Internet Explorer is no longer in use, the vulnerability remains as the MSHTML platform is still used in applications today. This security issue enabled attackers to trick […]
Cats on Laps – Keyboard Alternatives
Does your cat like to be on your lap when you’re at the computer? Ours loves to keep us company as we work and while adorable, his affectionate presence does make it harder to use the keyboard. You could move the cat, but one look at his fluffy little face and soulful eyes is enough […]
Windows 24H2 Update
The latest update for Windows 11, the 24H2 update, is now available. Currently, it’s an optional update and is set to be gradually rolled out. If a user wishes, they can download and install it manually. While updates often focus on security, the 24H2 is a features update. This type of update is about making […]
Thermal Paste Reminder
When did you last have the thermal paste changed in your computer? It’s especially important to keep an eye on your computer’s temperature in the summer heat, as like us, computers don’t tend to function well in excessive heat. While the commonest cause of overheating is dust inside the casing and cleaning it out or […]
CrowdStrike Outage Summary
The CrowdStrike Outage is now among the biggest to ever occur, so what’s happening? The issue was with CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor, software that is intended to protect computers from attacks and malware. Like all computer protection software, it’s updated regularly to keep up with the latest threats. Unfortunately, a recent update to Falcon Sensor had […]
Urgent Patching Needed
Have you installed the latest Windows patches released on Tuesday? It’s especially critical to get this one installed for the safety and security of your computer. One of the more concerning exploits fixed by the latest patch is one that allows attacks through Wi-Fi, meaning that any PC that uses Wi-Fi could open itself up […]