You may think that the file is gone for good when you delete it from your computer. However, the truth is more complicated than that. A deleted file does not really disappear immediately from your hard drive; it actually stays there until new data fills up the space it previously occupied. This process might be hard to understand for people who do not know much about how computers handle files but in this article we will discuss what happens to deleted files, how to recover them and why they might still be on your device. Continue reading
Category Archives: Support
Why Small Businesses Need IT Help Before They Even Realise It
Running a business is definitely unpredictable. One moment you are focusing on growth and the next you’re dealing with an IT crisis that came out of the blue. The best time to get IT help is not when disaster has already struck but before. Continue reading
Tips on Buying a Laptop
In the Market for a New Laptop? How to Avoid the Too-Cheap and the Overpriced
If you are in the market for a new laptop, you have probably noticed that prices range from around $500 to thousands of dollars. If you spend too little, and you will end up frustrated with a slow, flimsy laptop that will not hold up. But if you spend too much, you may be paying for power and features that you will never use. Continue reading
March 31st is World Backup Day
What Is World Backup Day?
Every year on March 31st, World Backup Day serves as a reminder to protect our digital files. Whether it is work documents, important financial records or even important family photos or files, losing data can be frustrating and sometimes even devastating. A good backup plan keeps your files safe and easy to recover if something goes wrong. Continue reading
Windows 10 EOL: What It Means for Your Business
With Windows 10’s EOL (end of life) scheduled for October 14, 2025, it may seem like there’s plenty of time to prepare. But if you wait too long, you could end up scrambling for a solution as the deadline approaches. Continue reading
10 Ways to Stop a Data Breach
Data breaches can harm your business as they can cost you money and trust. Let us look at what a breech is and how to stop them from happening. Continue reading
Are Your Staff Using the Right Type of Device for Their Role?
When was the last time you looked at what devices your staff are using? Have ever heard your staff grumble about slow systems, awkward workflows or tools that do not quite meet their needs? If so, it is time to ask yourself, “Are they working with the right equipment for the job?” Continue reading
Protect Yourself from Malicious Online Ads (Malvertising)
There are many types of malware and one of the most common is called “malvertising”. It crops up everywhere, including social media sites, websites and even on Google searches. There are two things are making malvertising even more dangerous: the first is that hackers use AI to make it very believable and the other is that it is on the rise. According to Malwarebytes in the fall of 2023, malvertising increased by 42% (month over month). It is important to inform yourself about this online threat and knowledge is the power to protect yourself, especially when it comes to malicious cybercriminals. In this blog article, we will help you understand malvertising. We will also give you tips on identifying and avoiding it. Continue reading
How to Buy a Budget Laptop Without Getting Burned
What Happens When You Interrupt a Windows Update?
We’ve all been there: You’re about to shut down your computer, and the dreaded “Windows is updating” screen pops up and then it feels like it takes forever to complete.. But what happens if you interrupt that update and turn off the computer before it completes (or you may even lose power)? Let us look into what happens when a Windows update gets interrupted and how to avoid any long lasting problems. Continue reading