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Welcome to Acu IT Solutions blog. this blog will hold content we feel would not fit on our main site.
It will also hold computer tips & tricks, and online copies of our newsletter articles.
In our non- Acu IT Solutions section we include some articles from industry sites we feel you may wish to know about.
GDPR & Ransomware are two words on most businesses minds at the moment. Feel free to grab a copy of our free magazine covering insights into both and much, much more.
Continue reading “Free Security & GDPR guide for your business”
You arrive at home and the door unlocks because it knows who you are, sensing the key in your pocket. The lights switch themselves on and your favorite music begins to stream gently through the living area. It’s already the perfect temperature, and as you head for the fridge, you notice an alert on the screen congratulating you on meeting your exercise goal today and suggesting a tasty snack.
The countdown is on for Windows Vista users. On 11th April 2017, Microsoft will cease all support and security patching, just like they did with previous Windows versions. Naturally, you’re rather attached to your current operating system and not exactly leaping for joy at this news!
Continue reading “Windows Vista End-of-Life: What This Means For You”
The best way to avoid a computer virus is by using common sense, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be safe from attack. Even the most careful user can find themselves infected in an instant and spreading the virus faster than a sneeze in flu season. It’s why antivirus software is still the first package we install on all systems – because you never know when you’ll be attacked. But should you choose free or paid antivirus?
Before buying a computer for work, it’s important to consider whether your best bet is to get a consumer model or one built specifically for business use.
You’ve probably seen business computers with the same brand name that you have at home, but that’s where the similarities end. Investing in the right system now will pay off long term, saving you time, money and a whole lot of frustration. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice for your business and budget.
Continue reading “Should You Buy A Consumer or Business PC?”
You may not be storing military secrets or running a billion-pound empire, but your business is still an attractive target for hackers. You need a firewall – a guard standing at the door of your network to stop the bad guys from getting in while still letting your staff come and go without interruption.
Continue reading “Why Your Business Needs A Strong Firewall”
The message is clear: email is king. Many clients and customers choose to communicate primarily by email and as you know, it gives a fantastic ROI in your marketing strategy…unless you’re using a free email like Hotmail, Gmail, or even your internet provider. If that’s the case, you’re losing business each and every day.
Continue reading “Why You Should Never Use A Free Email Address For Your Business”
Laptop computers are one of the most fragile pieces of tech you’ll ever buy, but they also receive the roughest treatment. Extend your laptop’s life with these five easy tips.
Continue reading “5 Ways to Love Your Laptop (and Make It Last Longer)”
That pop up just won’t leave. It’s been hounding you to upgrade your software and clearly, it has zero intention of giving you a moment’s rest. That software wants to be upgraded and it wants it now.
Continue reading “Should You REALLY Click That Software Upgrade”
With Office 365, it seems common sense has finally prevailed, giving business the changes they actually want. It’s still Office, and your staff will still know exactly how to work it, but they’ll get so much more done.
