Apart from the Windows Lock Screen being very nice to look at, it serves no purpose and adds a barrier to you logging in. If you’d like to get straight the logon screen and avoid the Lock Screen altogether, here’s how. Open the windows registry editor (regedit.exe) and…
If you’ve ever had the experience of Windows rebooting to install updates whilst you are trying to work then you know how frustrating it is. Thankfully there is something you can do to prevent this from happening. Click on Start, then the Settings Cog. This will open the Settings Window….
Your hard drive is full. You’re running low on disk space. You need more room on your computer. Whilst they may sound different, they are in fact all the same issue. You’ve been putting it off, working around it and just generally avoiding dealing with the issue. It’s time to clean up your hard drive….
What is the WannaCryptor Virus? This past month, a new variant of the CryptoLocker virus was released into the wild and has already infected over 185,000 systems in 100 different countries. This particular strain is known as WannaCry, Wana Decrypt0r, WannaCryptor, or WCRY. As mentioned above, WannaCryptor is a new variant of the CryptoLocker virus. CryptoLocker viruses…
How to find the right IT Support company for your business. Finding the right company to look after your IT needs is critical to ensure you get the service you require. The selection process can be hit and miss, so here is a quick guide on how to find the right support company for you….
How to setup a VLAN to share internet access whilst isolating the other VLAN’s. Documentation for specific setups is pretty scarce for Netgear so we are sharing a basic (but common) configuration from start to finish. Device: Netgear GS724Tv4 switch. Scenario: There is one internet connection via a standard Modem/Router combo device. There are four…
So your computer has slowed down noticeably. Whether it’s all of a sudden or it’s been getting slower for a long time, you’ve decided that something needs to be done. Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to go through some of the major cause s behind that sluggish behaviour. As always, if you have any…
Are my backups over my limit? If you’re not sure if you’ve reached your backup quota, the first thing to do is to log into the Online Backup and Recovery Manager. This can normally be found on your desktop, but if not, a simple search from the start menu should bring it up. Once you’ve opened up…
What to look for when purchasing a Notebook for your business. Making a poor purchase with a new notebook will result in the unit costing you money over the long run in lost productivity and frustration. Unfortunately it’s easy to get taken in by the hype if you don’t know what you to look for….
Why is my new laptop so slow? When purchasing a laptop, we’ve been conditioned to look at the central processing unit (CPU) and memory and that’s about it as far as the internals go. It’s always been bigger is better in regards to hard disk size, so as long as we have a decent CPU,…
After a new installation of Windows 7, Windows Update simply won’t work as it stalls during the check for updates. A bug in the Windows Update client is the cause and it’s triggered when there are a lot of updates to process. This is resolved by applying the KB3172605 update. However, installing this update can…
We’ve had a number of clients in the last couple of weeks suddenly lose network connectivity for no apparent reason. After much troubleshooting we found a solution that has fixed this particular issue and takes just a few minutes and no technical expertise. Firstly, the issue: For the non technical…
How achievable is a multi-monitor system? Most users who have used dual monitor systems can’t imagine going back to a single screen as it does make your workflow much smoother.. Most PC’s and Notebooks can support dual screens out of the box, though you may need to purchase cables to suite. If you need to…
IN2Tech Forum • View topic – Mapping O365 SharePoint Libraries in Windows 7 Access SharePoint Library’s like you do any other network folder. SharePoint is usually set up to synchronize to local computers via Microsoft OneDrive. We find that due to the regional locations or internet speed, that this process is frustrating our clients as…
Non Delivery Report is received from a legitimate Email Address. If you are unable to send an email to an address that you know to be correct it may be due to the recipient moving to a new email provider. When you send an email to someone, MS Outlook stores the address in its ‘auto…