What can you do with your old Computer? By Jeandre de Beer IT equipment has a limited life, but that does not mean that it can’t still be used by someone else. So what can be done with your IT assets once it has reached the end of its life for your organization? […]
Why are my email messages not being sent? By Jeandre de Beer It’s happened to most of us – we type an important email and we hit the send button. We trust that this important email will be delivered, but later in the day we get a phone call from an […]
I accidentally deleted a file – can I get it back? By Jeandre de Beer What if you accidentally deleted a file you were not supposed to – can you get it back? Anyone who has used computers for a while has accidentally deleted the wrong file – we know that feeling that […]
Why am I receiving so many SPAM emails? By Jeandre de Beer Spam emails is a huge time waster. Spam is unsolicited emails that you receive – basically any email you receive that tries to sell you something that you did not sign up for. You get to work on a Monday morning – […]
I have an Anti-Virus program – Why do I still get infected then? By Jeandre de Beer Many times a client asks us this question : I have an Anti-Virus program installed and I keep it updated on a regular basis. I update my Windows with the latest security patches, but I still seem to […]
How do I protect my computer from Viruses? By Jeandre de Beer Viruses are common place today – and each day new viruses are released. Most of the times they make our computers slow and displays annoying pop up ads, but sometimes they can destroy data. It is best to make sure that we are […]
Why has my computer become so slow? By Jeandre de Beer It’s very frustrating to work on a computer that seems to take minutes to open a program or respond to a task. It adds to our stress levels when we have a slow computer and deadlines that are looming. We still remember […]
Why do so many support people tell me to reboot my computer when I have a problem? By Jeandre de Beer It can seem like every time you contact your IT Support person with a problem – they recommend rebooting your computer or switching it off for a minute and booting up again. This could […]
Is it possible to reduce the amount of IT Support calls? By Jeandre de Beer The short answer is, yes you can. Companies can invest in basic end user training which could save them money in the long run. There are a few basic steps to keep in mind to solve a few […]
When last did you test your backups? By Jeandre de Beer You have been working on a huge project lately – spent days and days to complete it on time. You have been doing your backups diligently every week – but, how sure are you that your backups actually work? Maybe you have set-up an […]
