Welcome to part 2 of our what we do series. We would like to share a story about how we helped one of our clients when their internet connection ceased without warning. The Background We had a call from a panicking client who had lost their leased line internet connection. Leased line connections usually have […]
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At Octagon we are often asked what we do. Over the next few weeks we hope to explain in a little detail the systems we look after and what they are used for. What we do for a client with 40 people Below is a list of services and what we do for a particular
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To go along with our special days and events month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the risks of sharing your work laptop with other members of the family in Half Term or when needed. Did your children use your work laptop to play games on in
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Failing to address this NOW! will leave a sour taste in your mouth. To go along with our special days month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the Windows 11 deadline. Windows 10 is no longer going to be supported after 14th October this year! Windows 11
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Ever thought about organising your files and in what order? In this day and age things need to be organised and as part of January’s theme I thought I would share some insights about Sharepoint with you. It is always good to have a set order of files and folders which have specific permissions on
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As the festive season approaches, ensuring your data has a backup becomes crucial. With offices closing for the holidays, the risk of incidents increases, especially in town centres where parties are frequent. Imagine your office being broken into, and the PC with all your data gets stolen. Or worse, a broken window allows a cigarette
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27 November 2024 / By Martin / General / Christmas, Cyber Security, IT Support, New Year Although we all have time off over Christmas and the New Year – the nature of the work we carry out for clients means that we never really stop. Computers and IT infrastructure can have issues any time and cyber security incidents are unpredictable. We have emailed all
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Black Friday is a prime time for cybercriminals to target shoppers. Here are some essential tips to help you stay safe while hunting for bargains online. 1. Beware of Phishing Emails Phishing emails often look like they come from legitimate retailers. Always double-check the sender’s email address and avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from
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Recently we have had requests on how to use Microsoft Planner across different organisations. This isn’t as simple as you might think but if done correctly it works well. Here is a brief insight to what Microsoft Planner is and what benefits it can bring for your organisation. The Benefits of Microsoft Planner Microsoft Planner
