The Lucid View

3rd February 2020

Slow Internet or slow Wifi?

Slow Internet or slow Wifi? It’s a really interesting question, which I got asked by a customer last week. I was looking into reports of poor […]
23rd January 2020

Review of my refurbished Lenovo x240 laptop

Review of my refurbished Lenovo x240 laptop I’ve produced general content in the past around the advantages and disadvantages of considering refurbished computers and laptops because […]
18th December 2019

Why we use a helpdesk

Why we use a helpdesk I’m in a reflective mood, with us hurtling towards the end of 2019. It’s got me thinking about where we are […]
16th December 2019

Free Software you should be using

Free Software you should be using Here we go with a Christmas present, from us to you – all perfectly gift wrapped. Ok, so that is […]
11th December 2019

We’re Cyber Essentials Certified!

We’re Cyber Essentials Certified! With recently been through the process of reviewing our own network, computer, and security setup, with the aim of obtaining Cyber Essentials […]
9th December 2019

Is it time to move on from Sage Accounts?

Is it time to move on from Sage Accounts? I’m sure I’m setting myself up to be in the firing line of the Sage lovers of […]
4th December 2019

The importance of regularly applying Windows Updates

The importance of regularly applying Windows Updates I know. I can feel through the force you’re already rolling your eyes about the prospect of Windows Updates […]
2nd December 2019

What to do if you think your Office 365 account has been compromised

What to do if you think your Office 365 account has been compromised Unfortunately, issues around email, email security, and phishing emails are more and more […]
20th November 2019

Bye bye Windows 7

Windows 7 reaches the end of its journey in January 2020 So long, my trusty old friend, it’s time for you to depart. You’ve had a […]
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 […]
17th March 2023
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Protect your social media with MFA

Protect your social media with MFA Sadly, my inspiration for this article comes from yet another Instagram account being hacked and taken over. At this moment […]