The Lucid View

25th October 2024

One more year of Windows 10

One more year of Windows 10 And just like that, it’s almost half term and Halloween is fast approaching. It’s quite scary how quickly time goes. […]
20th September 2024

Switching to us is easy

Switching to us is easy We know switching your IT Services and having your IT Support provided by a new business might feel daunting. Isn’t it […]
23rd August 2024

Backing up your files & documents

Backing up your files & documents As regular readers have come to know, let’s start with some context. There are all different types of backups, that […]
16th August 2024

Do you need to backup your email?

Do you need to backup your email? Email. Some people love it, some people loathe it, and pretty much all of us use it at some […]
9th August 2024

Automatic Updates are a must

Automatic Updates are a must For regular followers of our advice, you will know we must touch on this subject at least once a month, as […]
12th July 2024

Recommendations for your next computer

Recommendations for your next computer When it comes to choosing your next computer, it can be confusing can’t it? There’s so much choice for the specifications […]
7th June 2024

Using Google Calendar to stay organised

Using Google Calendar to stay organised For the more observant ones, or for the ones that know us and our business, no I’ve not gone mad […]
17th May 2024

A great premium laptop

A great premium laptop You don’t have to spend a huge amount on a laptop, to get something decent, that will more than likely serve you […]
10th May 2024

VOIP Phones & Networks

VOIP Phones & Networks VOIP Phones, also known as Internet phones or SIP Phones, are phones or phone systems that use the Internet, rather than a […]
6th March 2026

The Day Passwords Started Dying

What Are Passkeys? A passkey is a secure, passwordless authentication method that replaces traditional passwords with a cryptographic key pair. One key stays on your device, […]
27th February 2026

The £17,000 Phone Call

The £17,000 Phone Call It started with a perfectly normal Tuesday. One of the directors of a small Midlands manufacturing firm received a call from his […]
13th February 2026

AI Phishing: The New Threat to Small Businesses

AI Phishing: The New Threat to Small Businesses You’ve probably seen one of those dodgy emails from a “Nigerian prince” or a supposed “Microsoft alert” asking […]
19th January 2026

Microsoft 365 MFA Update: Multi-Factor Authentication Now Enforced by Default

Email security remains one of the biggest risks facing businesses today. The vast majority of cyber attacks we see start with a compromised email account, often […]