The Lucid View

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 […]
3rd November 2023

How to avoid a Phishing email scam

How to avoid a Phishing email scam Sadly, email-based scams don’t appear to be going away, if anything, they’re on the increase. Known as Phishing, they […]
27th October 2023

The End of Windows 2012 Server

The End of Windows 2012 Server Earlier in the month, support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 came to an end. This means there are no more […]
6th October 2023

Protect your computers from Ghosts ‘n Ghouls

Protect your computers from Ghosts ‘n Ghouls With the Halloween season upon us, it seems only right we talk about Ghosts ‘and Ghouls!  We love Halloween […]
15th September 2023

The Modern Workplace: Cloud-first

The Modern Workplace: Cloud-first It’s a brave new world. Well, not really. The workplace has changed since the pandemic, but at the same time, it’s always […]
8th September 2023

Why have your own VPN?

Why have your own VPN? Ok, so let’s start at the beginning, with, what is a VPN? A VPN is a Virtual Private Network which allows […]
1st September 2023

iPhone & iPad: Weak Wi-Fi security message

iPhone & iPad: Weak Wi-Fi security message If you’ve had a message on your Apple device, such as an iPhone, iPad or iMac, that says something […]
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 […]
11th February 2022

Authy | The best 2FA tool

Authy | The best 2FA tool What is 2FA? 2FA is Two two-factor authentication and is used more and more to add an extra layer of […]
8th November 2021

Why you shouldn’t have administrator rights

Why you shouldn’t have administrator rights “I need administrator rights, so I can install what I like…” the fatal last words of someone not realising that […]