Technology Insider – December 2022

Technology Insider – December 2022

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Welcome to the December 2022 edition of our Technology Insider newsletter.

We start this month discussing the Metaverse. Imagine a massive 3D virtual space which mimics aspects of the physical world. We can all meet there at the same time, perhaps using virtual reality goggles or augmented reality glasses. It seems like science fiction, yet …


5 quick ways to boost your Wi-Fi speed

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When your business’s Wi-Fi just isn’t fast enough, it’s frustrating for everyone.

Which can mean more complaining and less work being done.

 

Here are 5 quick ways to check and boost your Wi-Fi speeds.

  1. First, run a speed check and write down the results. Use the same speed test service each time, so you’re

How to get faster Wi-Fi in your office and for remote workers

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The quickest way to upset your staff is by giving them slow access to the internet. In particular, bad Wi-Fi quickly creates tension in the team and is a real productivity killer.

You don’t have to suffer. Here’s our guide to making Wi-Fi faster whether you’re working in the office or from home.

The reality …


What does the global chip shortage mean for your business?

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For the past couple of years, the tech world has been struggling with a huge shortage of chips.

But it’s not just tech businesses that are feeling the impact.

So many of the things we use every day contain a chip. Laptops and desktops, sure. But also household appliances, even our cars. It’s hard to …


Tech Update: Where’s the chips?

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Has the global chip shortage affected your business yet? If you want to upgrade devices in the next year, it might do. Here’s why it’s happening and what you can do to stay ahead.

You’ve heard of the global chip shortage, right? There just aren’t enough chips being made for all the devices that need …


Improving Your Slow Broadband Connection

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Whether it’s slow, intermittent, or not working at all, there are few things more frustrating than a slow broadband connection! As working from home has become a way of life for many of us over the last few weeks due to the coronavirus/Covid-19 lock-down broadband networks are under more demand with more families going online …


Supporting Wi-fi

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Benefits agencies, not to mention most employers and social landlords, now require claims and applications to be submitted on-line. This can be difficult for people in supported accommodation, but Union House Accommodation Services (UHAS) committed to placing Internet access in its Union House supported housing unit by installing wi-fi access points in the communal areas.…


SharePoint – how to take it easy

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Easy St Personal Training Ltd (Easy St PT), set up by Jamie Ford, is a new fitness gym and nutritional advice facility in Edenfield Road in Rochdale. Based in a spacious ex-car showroom, the gym needed a complete re-fit which included the network infrastructure and IT equipment providing, in addition to the software and installation.…


Thinking of offering Guest WI-FI? Make sure it’s secure!

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Isn’t it nice whenever you’ve taken your laptop to a coffee shop or café and been able to make use of the free Wi-Fi connection? Being able to offer free internet access in your business can sometimes take careful planning. Especially if your customer facing Wi-Fi isn’t secure you risk non-customers using your Wi-Fi without …


Extending Wi-fi Networks – What you need to know!

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At times wi-fi networks can be infuriating if you are suffering from slow throughput, poor range or a weak signal! If you aren’t getting the range you want from your office or home you may consider extending your wi-fi networks. In this blog we will look at some of the methods used in order to …


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