The Lucid View

26th April 2024

Windows, MacOS or Linux?

Windows, MacOS or Linux? There’s always been that debate hasn’t there – Windows or MacOS, and for some of us, we also throw Linux into that […]
12th April 2024

Getting more done

Getting more done One thing we all have in common is that we have the same amount of time every day. None of us can freeze […]
22nd March 2024

Computer software you need to replace

Computer software you need to replace Running old software is like going away on holiday and leaving the front door open, with a sign saying “we’re […]
16th February 2024

Being more productive with Office 365

Being more productive with Office 365 Microsoft Office 365 is a great product, which most businesses use in one way or another. I’m sure most of […]
26th January 2024

Why I use Linux Mint in the mornings

Why I use Linux Mint in the mornings Ok, so firstly, this isn’t the first time I’ve written about Linux Mint, although the last time I […]
12th January 2024

Things to think about in 2024

Things to think about in 2024 Hello, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024 from all of us here at Lucid Towers. With the new year […]
8th December 2023

Helping the local community

Helping the local community Just like that, it’s December and we’re well and truly into the countdown to Christmas. I’m sure like us, you’re looking forward […]
24th November 2023

Boost computer performance using power settings

Boost computer performance using power settings We’re often tasked with trying to squeeze more performance out of computers, to make them quicker and more responsive. Generally, […]
10th November 2023

What is a strong password/PIN device number?

What is a strong password/PIN device number? As part of your overall Cyber Security strategy for your computer systems, using strong passwords and PINs is a […]
2nd June 2023
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Spring clean user access

Spring clean user access As I’m sure you can appreciate the inspiration for this article comes from the ever-changing UK spring/early summer weather. With spring in […]
19th May 2023
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SCAM: Fake Windows security pop-up

SCAM: Fake Windows security pop-up This article is based on what happened, in the real world, this week. No scaremongering, no what if’s, this is a […]
20th May 2022

Show your router some love

Show your router some love In a world of persistent Windows Updates, and software updates from the likes of Adobe, Zoom and Sage, it’s easy to […]
22nd April 2022

How to keep your computer Cyber secure

How to keep your computer Cyber secure In the online world, there are huge benefits to using systems that are always available and accessed over the […]