This week I have been replacing a server which has been failing to do it’s job. We have decided to replace it with a much simpler device. As all it was being used for was authentication. It didn’t store any files nor did it provide email services. What we have done is to put the […]
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One of the jobs I am doing whilst I am in Essex is upgrading an old XP laptop to Lubuntu. This laptop belongs to a friend of mine and it had sat on the shelf in his office for a couple of years, the only reason he had stopped using it was that it had
Nicky from Amethyst Consultancy gave a great presentation this morning at the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, Sleaford Breakfast Group about online and offline marketing. Speaking from her experience as both a printer and a web designer she was able to give the group some good ideas how to use a mix of media to promote
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When selecting an ISP (Internet Service Provider) for your business there are a fee things to consider. Recently I have had issues with ISP’s that promise the earth but fail to provide the best service. Most ISP’s have to resell from a major supplier which makes it difficult to get problems resovled quickly as they
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Once again I have completed our weekly Friday server checks. This is carried out every week to make sure our contract clients are running smoothly.
This week I have been cabling up a new cabinet in a new office for one of our clients near Wisbech. Here at Octagon we offer a wide range of skills to cover all your I.T and communications requirements.
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Ever wanted all your calendar, mail and contacts all in one place accessible from anywhere. We now have hosted exchange mailboxes for email. For a small monthly fee you get 10gb mail storage and all your mail, contacts and calendar will be accessible from your pc, mobile phone and from a web browser. With the
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I have now had my iPhone 5 for two weeks – using it for work and leisure – here are a few of my thoughts about it. Work This iPhone just like my previous one is an excellent business tool. It keeps me in contact with my staff and clients, connects with the company hosted
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Protection I use my phone a lot when I am backpacking, for photos and navigation, so some type of protective case and a screen protector is essential. I bought the screen protectors from Apple – there were two in the pack and they have a matt finish which helps make the screen more readable in
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