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Encrypting your emails

Recently we have been asked by a client about sending encrypted emails, so this was written in response to their query, as it’s likely to crop up again with the GDPR edging ever closer. The first question perhaps should be, do I need to encrypt my email? This could be answered ‘no’ if you don’t […]

Document Management

Document Management Software Have you ever wondered how much it costs you in time filing paperwork, finding it again a year later (filed in the wrong place), and then re-filing it – not to mention the cost of actually printing it in the first place and the floor-rent for storing it. Don’t look – find […]

ESET – Internet Security @ it’s Best

ESET Smart Security – STAY SAFE The ONLY anti-virus / Security Suite we recommend. With perfect solutions for PCs running Windows or Linux MAC computers – yes they CAN get viruses too Smartphones Servers and business environment, including Microsoft Exchange email server Why we recommend Eset (in no particular order): Fastest system we have found […]

Backup & External Storage

If you aren’t backing up your critical data, you are taking a major gamble. Despite what you might think, computers are just machines and do eventually fail, sometimes taking all of your photos, documents, email and calendar details with it. You should consider backup like you consider insurance. For some people, a minimum amount is […]

Altaro Hyper-V Backup

Altaro Hyper-V Backup

If you are running virtual servers then Altaro Hyper-V Backup is a must-have product. The complete no-brainer is that if you have 2 or fewer virtual machines, Altaro Hyper-V Backup is free! Altaro Hyper-V Backup is a full-featured and easy to use VM backup solution for Hyper-V, giving you all you need at unbeatable value, backed […]

Office 365 New Pricing 2017

Microsoft have made a couple of announcements around their Office 365 cloud product suites, and around how they see the business model going. In essence they have put the prices up from 2016 by around 20%, and have decided they no longer want to deal directly with end-users so are pushing for partners to deal […]

Microsoft Volume Licensing

Microsoft Volume Licensing can be a minefield, so here’s a quick guide applicable for small businesses. Generally we don’t recommend it to our clients unless there’s a very good reason, mainly because it often works out more expensive than buying OEM/PKC. Eligibility To start a Volume License there are eligibility criteria. For businesses, this typically […]

Office 365 is best

We think Office 365 is best for several of the solutions it offers when compared to various other solutions. Of course this is just our opinion and is based on our experiences of software, companies and customers. History Email started with basic POP and then IMAP type mailboxes. Moving from ‘just email’ to ‘groupware’ is […]

Is cloud computing for me?

Is cloud computing for me? A question I am being asked more often. My answer is always the same – it depends. There is a lot to know about cloud and navigating can be a minefield. Here is the vital information you need to consider before making a decision: 1. What sort of cloud solution […]

SBS 2011 replacement

Microsoft have discountinued the SBS line of software, a great-value option for a lot of small businesses including the massive power of Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft Exchange Server, this is a fact. But many companies still need this sort of solution and are looking around for an SBS 2011 replacement. We definately recommend to […]

SBS 2011 Certificate Installation

You will need these SBS 2011 Certificate installation instructions if you are using a self-signed SSL certificate and and of the following apply:- You connect to your SBS 2011 server from a PC at home for Outlook, Remote Web Access or Outlook Web Access Your company server was upgraded to SBS 2011 and your Outlook […]

Sage Accounts SagePDFPrinter x64 bit aka Sage PDF Converter x64 bit

Sage Accounts is compatible with Windows 7 x64 aka 64 bit but you need the sage pdf converter x64 bit update. Sage UK do not make it easy for you to find and install the Sage PDF Converter x64 bit update. They want you to login to the support website first, and have a support […]