Author: Stephen

Providing IT support and solution to small and medium businesses. Servicing Edinburgh, Livingston, Fife and surrounding areas. Responsive, Flexible, Professional and friendly local support.

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#NoWrongPath Stephen’s Path

#NoWrongPath Good luck to everyone receiving their exam results. Remember, you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette. Throughout your working life there will be many good and bad experiences they all teach you something. Learn what you can grab every opportunity that comes your way and eventually you will find your…
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Why upgrade to 3cx v15.5

V15.5: Setting the Standard in UC Usability Version 15.5 sports fresh new features such as the brand new web client, Click2call extension, integrated hotel module and call flow designer. What’s more, V15.5 further eliminates PBX admin just like its predecessor and enhances usability with its improved remote phone control, allowing you to easily manage calls…
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Ransomware – To Pay Or Not To Pay?

Ransomware such as WannaCry is used to extort money from people and organisations who are told that their important data is locked away until they pay a ransom. If you become a victim of ransomware, should you pay? Even if you do, will you get all of your data back? Experts Say ‘Don’t Pay’ The…
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Lenovo’s pro workstation is as light as a MacBook Air

Lenovo’s pro workstation is as light as a MacBook Air. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw-MKTnDU

Watch “Transferring a call with the 3CX Web Client” on YouTube

With 3cx v15.5 yiu now have 3cx web client. A new powerful way to manage your extension. Our 3cx clients will be getting this update over the next couple of weeks. (Look out for the email)

Apple HomePod “Different”, Says Apple

Apple is reported to be launching its “HomePod” Siri-controlled smart speaker in December this year, and although it’s in the same market as Amazon’s Echo and Sonos, the marketing message is that it’s more about music and sound quality. What Is Siri? Apple’s Siri is like Amazon’s Alexa. It is the intelligent, talking personal assistant…
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FREE Webinar: How to maximising your leads and sales via Mailchimp

Wednesday 31st May 2017 at 11.00 a.m. (UK Time) Free Training Webinar* In this 40 minute (free) webinar on Wednesday  31st May at 11.00 a.m you’ll discover essential information for you and your team to maximise your leads and sales via Mailchimp. Fast (40 min Webinar). Simple (No jargon). Free … Yes, It’s Free! This is a “No Sales Pitch…
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Five-Minute-Charge Mobiles By 2018?

Israeli company StoreDot have reportedly claimed that their innovative “FlashBattery” technology means that five-minute charging smartphones could be on the market by 2018. Minutes Rather Than Hours On average it takes most of us anywhere between one to three hours to charge our smartphones depending on the size of the battery and the flow capacity…
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Stephen was a Dragon for the night

I was very honoured to be invited by the Livingston Round Table to help give away some money to local Charities. My role in this event was to be one of three Dragons in a Dragons’ Den type charity event. A total of 40 charities applied to take part and a final 10 were invited to…
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Ransomware: what is it & how do I stop it?

The word “ransomware” terrifies individuals and organisations alike. We look at how this threat works – and how to fight it! The ransomware mood music isn’t good this year. As security publications and commentators tell us, ransomware is expected to dominate the malware arena in 2017. More than ever, then, security partners need to offer…
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