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Many people use their computers or phones to store important documents, data and photos. However, not everyone correctly backs up their device to ensure the safe storage of this important data. Knowing how to keep your data safe means you don’t have to worry about losing them during an update, if you misplace your device … Continue reading The importance of backing up your device
Ever wondered how your IT security holds up? In this day and age, cyber security or computer security, is one of the most important processes in place to ensure that your business can continue to function. Therefore, you need to make sure yours is up to scratch. If not, you’ll be at risk of viruses, … Continue reading Do you know what your Microsoft Secure Score is?
As an IT specialist, we understand that getting the best hardware and operating system for your business is crucial. There are two major ones we can take a look at today – Microsoft and Apple. Both have advantages and disadvantages which set them apart from each other. To make things as easy as possible, we’ve … Continue reading Explained: IT storage, backup, disaster recovery and business continuity
Apple Day is an annual celebration of apples and orchards, held in October. This Apple Day, instead of talking about the fruit, we thought we would look at the brand. In 2018, with a net worth of $750 billion, it’s difficult to imagine that Apple was once on the brink of failure. But it wasn’t … Continue reading The history of Apple
The recruitment industry is large and ever-growing in the UK. In fact, there has been a growth of 198% in 2013 – 2017 from 2008 – 2012 and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down*. The fast-paced nature of the industry coupled with driven targets can make it a breeding ground for technology to … Continue reading Recruitment: what to look for in an IT provider
As an IT specialist, we understand that getting the best hardware and operating system for your business is crucial. There are two major ones we can take a look at today – Microsoft and Apple. Both have advantages and disadvantages which set them apart from each other. To make things as easy as possible, we’ve … Continue reading Apple or Microsoft? Here’s our comparison
Here are SMY IT, we are a big advocate of evolving technology and we embrace it into our own tailored IT solutions for our clients. However, the progression of technology also opens the door for hackers. They can use smart systems against you for their own personal gain. This means you need to be extra … Continue reading Beware of hackable smart home devices
Spyware is arguably one of the most dangerous types of malicious software in computing. This means it is really important to stay vigilant and protect your computer system from it. This especially goes for businesses, as you have a responsibility to protect the data of your clients. What exactly does spyware do to my computer … Continue reading The importance of anti-spyware for your computer
Five top tips to get on top of your email inbox Technology is continuing to evolve – and the days of communicating with clients via a letter, or even a face-to-face meeting, are becoming more uncommon. Email has been around for decades, although with the pandemic it has cemented itself as a prime form of … Continue reading Five top tips to get on top of your inbox
World Password Day is a day to promote better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work and life communications. Ten basic security tips: Give each account you have its own unique password — do not reuse any. Make every password … Continue reading 10 top tips to keep your online accounts safe