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... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 29, 2019 | Best Practice, Microsoft, Security
The key is to use read-only protection and passwords to prevent other people from opening or modifying documents in Microsoft Office. Upping your level of cyber security in any way is a a definate positive way to securing yourself and your business. So …Make... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 27, 2019 | Business Practice, information governance, IT security
It is apparent to all that cybercrime is on the rise. The attacks in the last few years, Wannacry, Petya, and others have brought a new phrase – ‘Ransomware’ to our attention. The top three threats are as follows: 1. Malware – software designed to disrupt, damage, or... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 17, 2019 | Offers, Workshop
Special deal for all new customers – if your machine is slow and misbehaving our remote session will include a tidy up of your machine and a review – all for £30 only! Support for UK based businesses on Windows and Apple systems. Simply call or email us to... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 14, 2019 | BLOG, Burgess Hill, Business, Community, IT Support
ABCOM are delighted to be exhibiting at Open4Business Expo 2019 in Haywards Heath. With its ‘Skills and Apprenticeships’ theme which reflects one of the Mid Sussex District Council’s Economic Development Strategy for 2018-2031. As a local Sussex IT Business, we are... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 12, 2019 | Microsoft patching, Patches, Uncategorized
Some users have stopped their Windows 10 from automatically installing system updates on their PC, the reason could be to avoid PC reboots while they’re busy, or buggy patches from causing havoc. Last week a patch for Windows 10 version 1809 caused gaming performance...