The Lucid View

21st November 2025

AI Email Scams: Why They’re Harder to Spot in 2025

AI Email Scams: Why They’re Harder to Spot in 2025 Cyber criminals are getting smarter every year, but 2025 has brought a new challenge for small […]
10th October 2025

Windows 10: The curtain call

Windows 10: The curtain call Ok, so we know we’ve discussed Windows 10 several times over the last twelve months, but as it reaches its curtain […]
3rd October 2025

Things for SMEs to think about

Things for SMEs to think about… Given recent IT-related breaches and Cyber Security issues, let’s run through some ideas, thoughts and what you can do as […]
21st August 2025

We’re recruiting!

IT Support & Deployment Technician  Location: Redditch, Worcestershire  Job Type: Full Time  Salary Range: £25,000 to £27,000 Date Posted: 21st August 2025  Do you love variety […]
12th August 2025

Email Phishing Spam Alert: “Funding Support Agreement”

Email Phishing Spam Alert: “Funding Support Agreement” 12th August 2025 Please note there is an email phishing scam doing the rounds, where you will receive an […]
16th May 2025

Connecting Worcestershire & Warwickshire

Connecting Worcestershire & Warwickshire Are you limping along on an old Internet connection? With the claimed average UK Internet connection speed for businesses to be anything […]
16th May 2025
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Cyber Security: M&S and Co-op

Cyber Security Lessons from the M&S and Co-op Attacks M&S and Co-op are huge multi-million pound businesses, but there are lessons to be learnt for small […]
21st February 2025

The Benefits of Repairing Computers and Laptops

The Benefits of Repairing Computers and Laptops Whilst computers and laptops aren’t the cheapest items you need for your business, they are perceived more and more […]
14th February 2025

Why switch to Office 365?

Why switch to Office 365? Firstly, for full transparency, we’re huge fans of Office 365, with us providing and supporting Office 365 for hundreds of businesses […]
10th April 2026

Working From Home During School Holidays

Working from home during school holidays can significantly reduce productivity due to constant interruptions and competing priorities. Small business owners can stay on track by adjusting […]
30th March 2026

What is email spoofing?

Email spoofing is when a scammer sends an email that appears to come from your address, without actually accessing your account. It is not a hack […]
20th March 2026

The Hidden Risk of Onsite Hardware

Small businesses that rely heavily on on-site servers and NAS devices are exposed to significant risks, including downtime, data loss, and limited scalability. By introducing off-site […]
13th March 2026

What is Shadow AI?

The Hidden IT Risk Growing Inside Small Businesses: Shadow AI Shadow AI refers to employees using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini for […]