Stonechurch controls security

Stonechurch controls security

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Providing a place for homeless young people in Bolton

Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme’s Stonechurch Project has taken ownership of top new tech, thanks to the support of local IT Company, Smarter Technologies.

Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme (BYPHS) was set up in 1992 to meet the needs of single young homeless people in Bolton. …


Disaster recovery : Do you have a plan?

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Disaster recovery can sometimes be a little confusing. It can mean different things to different people. It can, for some, just mean having their data backed up while others look at disaster recovery as being able to work from another office and still be able to access core data and systems.

However, as many of us …


Keeping data safe: The importance of good passwords

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These days most of us are connected to the world via laptops, computers, mobiles, tablets and even watches. The internet has changed the world. In the same way you that learn about how to be safe when you leave home, it is important to learn how to stay safe online.  Securing your passwords is the …


Understand online threats

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The internet offers a massive amount of useful technology and information however along the way it presents threats, so we have provided a guide to the different threats you should know about. Malicious software, or malware, is the term used when referring to computer viruses, spyware and other software that is intended to harm your …


Do You Need Structured Cabling?

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To get the best out of computers, servers, printers and internet connections it’s important that all the technological devices can communicate quickly and efficiently together. Structured cabling is the best way to be sure that you get optimum performance.

So what is structured cabling? Quite simply it is a complete system of cabling and associated


As Ransomware Continues to Rise Protect Your Business

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Alex & Jakes Story

Lately a lot has been written in the papers and featured online about ransomware especially highlighting the dangers and costs which could hit your organisation if you were to be unlucky enough to fall victim. Due to this we wanted to give you a heads up on what you can do …


Choosing the Right Remote Software

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Remote software, depending which you choose, relies mostly on your individual needs as different applications can provide remote capabilities in a variety of different ways.

Microsoft’s built-in Remote Desktop app can be used extensively on Windows domain networks. The Remote Desktop app is very useful for providing access to an internal business network. You can …


IT Tips for the Not-For-Profit Sector

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We know money can be tight in the Not-For-Profit Sector. We have been providing IT services and support to non-profit and UK charity organisations for over 16 years. Throughout this time we have identified some tips which may be beneficial to those working in this sector.

Tip Number 1Microsoft Security Essentials:

Microsoft Security …


Beware Viruses are Lurking

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There are some nasty viruses going around at the moment that’ll either encrypt your data and demand a ransom to unlock it (easily resolved by restoring data from backups, but that does require time to do) or try to grab your username and password when you carry out activities such as Internet banking (possibly much …


The Importance of IT Support for SME’S

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A poll taken by YouGov of 1,057 Microbusinesses in the UK found that although 85% of business owners polled used Microsoft Office programs, 65% were using old versions. This shows just how much businesses may be missing out on IT support and advice which could help increase efficiency, time and more importantly money!

Not only …


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