by Techmaestro | Jul 3, 2019 | Apple, Best Practice, Cybersecurity, Guide, ICT, IT security, IT Support, Kaspersky, Malware, Microsoft patching, Operating Systems, Patches, ransomware, Security, SOFTWARE, Webroot
We have recently been having an overhaul of our security, both inside our own four walls as well as the four walls of our clients. This includes updating routers and keeping up to date with security updates on computers as well as enabling two factor authentication.... 
by No Geek Speak | May 28, 2019 | BT, Hosted Telecoms, ISDN, PSTN
With BT switching off #ISDN in 2025, how can you make the switch to #SIP trunking as painless as possible? BT have announced their intention to switch off the PSTN and ISDN networks by 2025. Customers will be migrated to a single IP core network that ultimately will... 
by No Geek Speak | May 24, 2019 | Apprentice, Interns, Lycée Jacquard, Work experience
For he second year running we have invited interns The interns hail from the north of France, in an HighSchool called “Lycée Jacquard” . Here is the link of their shool if you want to know more: http://www.lycee-caudry.fr/ With a dedicated team of... 
by No Geek Speak | May 6, 2019 | Passwords
Ah, those pesky passwords. If you work in the corporate world or in an office, you may have several different ones for your PC/Network, unless there is a password synchronization application that combines them, you probably have even more than one for any other... 
by No Geek Speak | May 6, 2019 | Business, Malware, Microsoft, Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7 Operating system is approaching 10 years of age and is no longer supported in January 2020. According to a recent survey by Net Applications 36.52% of desktop devices are still using the Windows 7 operating system, compared to 43.62% running... 
by No Geek Speak | Apr 28, 2019 | Amazon, Cloud computing, Education, Google, Microsoft
Top technology companies like Microsoft and Google are set to work with schools to support staff professional development, cut teacher workloads and improve outcomes for students. The application of technology in schools is set to be transformed by a new, far-reach... 
by No Geek Speak | Apr 28, 2019 | Cloud, Cloud computing, IT security
Cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon and Google are perennial targets for attackers seeking to compromise and weaponize virtual machines and other resources.The digital age opens so many opportunities but also very serious threats. Once compromised the... 
by No Geek Speak | Apr 23, 2019 | IT security, Malware
Although phishing has been around in various forms since the 1980s, it continues to evolve—and remains a major threat. These days, phishing tactics have become so sophisticated, it can be difficult to spot a scam—particularly in the case of hijacked email reply... 
by No Geek Speak | Apr 22, 2019 | Game, Gaming
The recent destruction of Notre-Dame spire has been met with lots of donations and willingness to help. Ubisoft recreated Notre Dame in digital form for their Assasins Creed Unity game. They have stepped up to donate not only money but have also offered the digital... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 29, 2019 | Best Practice, Keyboard shortcuts, Microsoft, Productivity
More and more we have been using the keyboard shortcuts ingrained in Windows to get things done quicker. Apparently according to our Office guru, Trevor, keyboard shortcuts are the way things were done a long time ago, long before simple clicks with the mouse. We need...