We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan – on science and technology #ITSupport Read More »
Experience counts – IT Support Lincolnshire At Octagon Technology we use a variety of computers and devices, iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, various flavours of Windows, with and without touch screens and Linux computers and netbooks. We are always up with the current trends across a wide variety of platforms so we can
Not just iPhones or Windows or… Read More »
Clive Tweeted about this threat yesterday – here is a good article from the BBC with more information. BBC News – How to defend yourself against the two-week attack. We had two enquiries yesterday about helping people with their back ups. If you need help with IT security, back ups, trojans or viruses call us on 01522 797520
You should read this – BBC News – How to defend yourself against the two-week attack Read More »
It has been a busy week at Octagon. We have been helping the usual variety of clients with their tech problems and Martin got back from his holiday and hit the ground running. this is not where the new Octagon Technology office is but a view from Martin’s holiday Who looks after your domain? Two
It has been a busy week at Octagon – Who looks after your domain? Read More »
This article looks at Cryptolocker prevention. My previous article “Cryptolocker is a serious threat to everyone’s data and files” takes a more in depth look at Cryptolocker. Earlier this week I ran a training session for a client company at their monthly staff meeting to brief them more fully on Cryptolocker and other threats. I also took
Unsolicited Email – Cryptolocker Prevention Read More »
Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer flaw Here is another reason why you have to be careful when checking your email. Microsoft has warned consumers that a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser could let hackers gain access and user rights to their computer. The flaw affects Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 11… Microsoft said
Another reason not to click on links in unsolicited emails… Read More »
This week I have helped a several people with issues with their iPhones and I got a new iPhone gadget. iPhone hints and tips I have found an interesting page of iPhone hints and tips. Things you didn’t know your iPhone could do? I was particularly pleased to find out about holding down the dash
iPhone hints and tips Read More »
For my first day back, yesterday, Martin kept me busy all day so today I am starting on the round of meetings for this week. The first one was with Karen from Evolve Business Developments – someone who knows a lot about Twitter and social media, if you get an opportunity you should go to
Meetings today – and daffodils! Read More »
In between meetings today, I am changing the operating system on an older XP laptop to a version of Linux. The client has been using this small laptop for when he is out of the office and has been very happy with it. Following a review of his system I had written for him, he
Old XP laptop and Linux Read More »
