The Lucid View

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 […]
3rd May 2024
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Sixteen years in the making

Sixteen years in the making Someone recently pointed out, that Lucid Computer Solutions had turned sixteen years old. Happy Birthday to us! I have no idea […]
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 […]
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 […]
5th December 2025

The owners’ blog #1

The owners’ blog #1 So this is the first of a potentially weekly blog article, which I’ve decided to do as the owner of Lucid Computer […]