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... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 8, 2019 | Business Practice, Guide, Outlook
Please find a guide to some shortcuts and timesavers for Outlook. Here are some keyboard shortcuts to help you better manipulate this essential program.... 
by No Geek Speak | Mar 1, 2019 | Burgess Hill, Business, charity
Burgess Hill District Lions Club welcomed Trevor Henry and Nicola Pont from ABCOM IT Solutions in Burgess Hill. Nicola said, “We recognise the good work the Lions do and wanted to get across that we would love to get involved. We love to work with technology within... 
by No Geek Speak | Feb 28, 2019 | IT Support, SOFTWARE
After January 14, 2020 Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. The clock is ticking because support for Microsoft Windows 7 operating system will end in January 2020. But there’s no need to panic as we can help... 
by No Geek Speak | Feb 13, 2019 | Best Practice, ICT, information governance, IT security, Microsoft, Office 365
Security is a Board level concern. So how do you frame the big security questions in business terms? “What would happen if we were hacked and our ERP system was down for two days?” “What if a virus like notPetya locked us out of our computers and we...