-
Old XP laptop and Linux
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…
-
My Head’s a Bit Fuzzy – the next podcast
Clive has recorded the latest edition of our podcast My Head’s a Bit Fuzzy. In the show Lizzie and he are discussing the problems that the Cryptolocker trojan poses for businesses. editing and mastering the the show The show is in post production today and will be available for listening to online or for download…
-
Cryptolocker is a serious threat to everyone’s data and files
Yesterday Martin and I spent best part of the day helping a client who had Cryptolocker on one of their networked PCs – the problem did not develop into a disaster as they are using our secure data protection software. Below is a document that I have written which is being sent to all our…
-
Virus Removal at the weekend
I was called out to one of our contract clients on Sunday. There are still viruses out there that can’t be simply caught by most of the antivirus products on the market. For example they can end up coming to you by email, like this one: These can appear to be from legitimate sources such…
-
Just a reminder – there are some bad Trojans and viruses out there…
The BBC has a good article about the Cryptolocker ransomware – which you do not want to infect your computers. Read it here. Clive
-
Cover between Christmas and New Year
Although we have no work booked for between Christmas and New Year we are working on Octagon projects and providing emergency support for our clients who are at work. What does that mean, well yesterday I fixed an iPhone, today it was removing a trojan virus, sourcing a new laptop and running the backup and…
-
A Christmas warning – take care with your personal information
The BBC has a great article describing the 12 Scams of Christmas. It is worth having a look as anyone could be caught by these and if you are aware of them you can be more careful. We are always discussing security issues with clients, passwords, staff internet use, company information etc and finding ways…
-
Office Move?
Today I have been up in Gainsborough doing an office move. At Octagon we are experienced in providing help with relocating business’s. We will make sure that your new location has everything in place before you move. Here are some of the things that need to be considered when you are looking at a premises:…
-
If you are one of those people who do not like Windows 8 with no start button try this…
We are using this program Classic Shell www.classicshell.net to add a “Start Button” to Windows 8. It also offers a classic explorer option as well.
-
National Job
We recently took on a job in Lincoln and by doing so we have been asked to review one of the company’s offices in London as they are looking to change their current supplier. This was because we have been recommended from Lincoln. Today I have been reviewing their systems and coming up with a…
-
Some New PC equipment #ITSupport #Lincolnshire
Have been out today installing 7 new pc’s. All with the latest technology. If you think you could do with an upgrade then please give us a call
-
Branston Business Network – Helping to raise money for the Branston Skate Park
The money the Branston Business Network raised at the Branston Christmas Market has gone towards the fund to build a skate park in the village. here we are on the lollipop and toffee apple stall – with extra bubblegum there was a spectacular sunset – the photo is from Clive’s Blog Santa was there During…
