Category Archives: IT Training

Getting a Handle on Your IT

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Everything is going computerised – OK, so that’s not exactly headline news, but you’d be surprised at the number of companies out there still battling with paper records. To those who don’t use it a lot, technology can seem daunting. … Continue reading →

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New Electronic Communications Regulations–Cookies

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Sadly, we’re not talking about chocolate chip or all-butter cookies, but rather the text files that websites put on a user’s computer to store information, such as user preferences. The new rules governing cookies were brought in to play in … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Business Started

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

You probably don’t want to hear this right now, but the festive season is fast approaching, which means a New Year is just around the corner. We all like to come up with a resolution to mark the start of … Continue reading →

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PC Jargon Buster

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Do you really understand the inner workings of your PC? When investing in a new machine, do you really understand all those initials and numbers? To many, the inner workings of a PC is shrouded in mystery. It’s list of … Continue reading →

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Are You On Skype?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Free calls (Skype to Skype), video chats, instant messaging, conference calls, file sharing…it’s all possible through Skype. So how come you’re not using it yet? The basic package is free so you can make that call to your brother in … Continue reading →

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Is Your Child’s IT Future Suffering?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

There is no doubt that IT provision (and teaching) in schools has come a long way over the years. Today, even some pre-schools have computers allowing the next generation to get to grips with technology from a very young age. … Continue reading →

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Google Analytics–The Shortcomings

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

If you’re in business and have a website you are probably familiar with Google Analytics. Since 2005, this handy service has helped countless businesses keep track of their web traffic sources and more recently, customised reporting, API based access and … Continue reading →

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Computer Security for Businesses on a Budget

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Security of your IT systems is, or at least should be, paramount. As a small business, a crash of systems or data loss, could cause untold damage to your business – it could even close you down. Therefore, regardless of … Continue reading →

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Browsing–Going Chrome

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

What’s your browsing preference? Are you a Firefox devotee or do you prefer the good old fashioned Internet Explorer? Whichever rocks your world, maybe it’s time to consider a change. What about the (not so) new kid on the block? … Continue reading →

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Welcome To The World of Databases–Part 3

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Drawbacks of Database Development In this mini series of posts about databases, we’ve already looked at the benefits they offer businesses and the different types of databases that are available. This time round we’ll look at how they are developed … Continue reading →

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