The Lucid View

2nd August 2017
How to use Sharepoint for sharing ideas

Sharepoint: We’ve found a use for it!

Up until a little while ago I always struggled to see exactly where SharePoint fits into a business as a service. For me there are better […]
27th July 2017
Deadline are good.

Deadlines are good

Scenario 1: “We need this task completing, no rush, do it when you’re ready” You want to give people freedom and flexibility. Letting them choose the […]
26th July 2017
How to setup CPE210 Outdoor WiFi

Real World Reviews: The TP Link CPE210 Outdoor Wifi Unit

The scenario: A customer has a main office area, and they want to expand their operations into a second workshop around three quarters of a mile […]
25th July 2017

I’ll just finish this last bit of work up at home

Working from home. All the rage isn’t it? Or is it just a great idea, which in practice doesn’t work as well as it should? My […]
24th July 2017
Gavin Moorhouse

To sleep or not to sleep? Some thoughts on getting through your day on a lack of sleep…

Getting plenty rest is a top priority for me. These days I’m a big fan of an early night, and an early start. I need my […]
5th August 2016

UPDATED: Crypto Ransomware | What it is, what it does and how to avoid it

UPDATED May 2017: WannaCry Crypto Ransomware | Latest issues affecting organisations such as the NHS As some of you will have heard, some major organisations such as the NHS […]
20th July 2016

Consider a local business, instead of BT for your broadband connection

Consider a local business, instead of BT for your broadband connection I’ve decided to write this article after a busy morning assisting some of our customers, […]
4th July 2016
windows 10 upgrade

Windows 10 | Should you upgrade?

At Lucid Towers we’ve been doing some testing with Windows 10 and we’re all very happy it. Since its release nearly a year ago, Windows 10 […]
16th May 2016
Microsoft Office 365

Office 365 – Time to move forward…

Office 365 – Time to move forward… You may or may not be aware of some of the new services that we offer here at Lucid […]
28th April 2023
Keeping Things Simple

Keep your email slim and nimble

Keep your email slim and nimble Your email – for some it’s neat and tidy with not much to see. For others, it’s a chance to […]
21st April 2023
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Stopping access to your IT services

Stopping access to your IT services The sad day has come when it’s time for Debbie to move on from your business to pastures new. She […]
31st March 2023
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Price Increases | April 2023

Price Increases | April 2023 I think we just get straight to the point here. The cost of supplying Microsoft services, Cyber Security and Backup software […]
24th March 2023

We’re killing off servers, one at a time

We’re killing off servers, one at a time Yes people, one at a time, we’re slowly killing off servers. We’ve been chipping away at this for […]