The Lucid View

4th August 2023

Reducing spam email and using phishing protection

Reducing spam email and using phishing protection Let’s start with the obvious – we’re not referring to the tins of meat or a recreational activity down […]
14th July 2023

How much memory (RAM) is enough?

How much memory (RAM) is enough? Memory – the more you have, the happier your computer performs. We’re not talking about storage space, we’re referring to […]
7th July 2023

Boost your computer performance today

Boost your computer performance today We understand what it’s like when you just want to get on with some work, but your computer is performing like […]
9th June 2023
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Disaster Recovery Planning

Disaster Recovery Planning Do you have a plan, that covers what to do if something happens to your office space? What about if Microsoft (yes, not […]
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 […]
26th May 2023
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Dell support: A mixed bag

Dell support: A mixed bag Ok, so let’s begin at the end – I have no problem with Dell products, and as a business, we recommend […]
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 […]
12th May 2023
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Less support, more productivity

Less support, more productivity As I trawl through the various data we have to hand around all things support, with the aim of reducing support further, […]
28th April 2023
Keeping Things Simple

Keep your email slim and nimble

Keep your email slim and nimble Your email – for some it’s neat and tidy with not much to see. For others, it’s a chance to […]
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 […]
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 […]