Lucid Computer Solutions News
Friday 31st July | New newsletter coming very soon
We are in the final stages on putting our newsletter together which will be released once a month. It will contain computer news, IT solutions, tips, hints and a summary of the last month in the IT world. Click here to sign up to the newsletter.
Thursday 30th July | Remote computer monitoring for peanuts...
We now offer remote computer monitoring. This service sends us an alert when something out of the ordinary is occurring on your computer such as the hard drive running out of space or the Internet connection being lost. Contact us to discuss remote computer monitoring in the Midlands.
Wednesday 29th July | When was the last time you backed up your data?
Do you know the last time you had a full backup which has been tested to ensure it can be restored? If you don't, please don't put this off. Unfortunately more and more businesses don't consider their backup solution until they are putting in a new one after a disaster. Don't leave it to chance!
Tuesday 28th July | Windows 7 or Google Chrome Operating System?
With the launch of Windows 7 happening in October this year and Google launching it's rival for the netbook market sometime next year, who will win the battle? We can see Google taking a stronghold in the netbook sector and Windows 7 being the dominant force for business users.
Monday 27th July | Could you run your business using free software?
This is a really interesting topic for debate, can you run your business using free software? There is no doubt it can easily be done at home, but what about a real world business? The goal is to allow maximum productivity, without spending any money. Most businesses will require Windows or Mac OS so getting these for free it very difficult but it can be done. Read the full article on the blog.
Friday 24th July | Windows 7 available to IT professionals on 6th August
Windows 7, which is next version of Windows from Microsoft will be available to IT professionals on the 6th August 2009. This basically means the Operating System is complete and it's ready to ship with new computers. Unlike the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft has met all of it's major milestones with the development of Windows 7.
Thursday 23rd July | The real cost of printer ownership
There are a number of cheap printers out there, which are more than adequate for use in a home office or small business. However before purchasing a new printer which is the cheapest around, it is always wise to check out the cost of ink, toner, drums and any other maintenance kits. These items can seriously damage your wallet! Just because the printer is £50, it doesn't mean the consumables it uses will be cheap. We recommend you seek professional advice, before making your purchase.
Wednesday 22nd July | Doubts over Windows 7 Family Pack
There are fresh doubts that the Windows 7 family pack might not make it to the UK. The Windows 7 family pack allows home versions of Windows 7 to be installed on up to three computers at a discounted rate. The reason it is in doubt, is because of an going dispute with the EU. Source - PC Pro.
Tuesday 21st July | iPhone Internet access
iPhone users currently have no Internet access due to a technical fault according to o2. They are working on fix for this problem and hope to have it resolved soon. Source - PC Pro.
Monday 20th July | Living with Microsoft Windows 7
Lucid Computer Solutions owner, Gavin Moorhouse, has been using Windows 7 on his laptop for day to day operations. Find out how he has been getting along with the latest offering from Microsoft over on our blog.
Friday 17th July | Google Docs interface in development
Google has revealed it is working on a new interface for it's Google Docs product. Google Docs is an online office production suite, similar to Microsoft Office, but without the advanced features. The competition is heating up between Google Docs, Microsoft Office and Open Office. Source - PC Pro.
Thursday 16th July | Microsoft Windows 7 pricing
Windows 7, which is the upcoming release of Microsoft Windows, is available of pre-order for around £80. This is for the home premium version of the software, with home professional available at around £100. We recommend that you wait until the product is released as we expect the price to come down over the Christmas period. Source - PC Pro.
Wednesday 15th July | Virgin offers 50MB broadband for £28 per month
Virgin has announced that it will offer its 50MB broadband service for £28 per month. This offer is available to new and existing customers who take out a phone line with them after 1st September. Alternatively you can just have broadband for £38 per month. We advise that you check availability in your area first by contacting Virgin. Source - PC Pro.
Tuesday 14th July | Google Operating System targets netbook users
We have read through the official Google blog and we can confirm that the upcoming launch of the Google Operating System will be targeted at netbook users. This would indicate that you won't be able to join it to a Windows domain for full business networking. We wouldn't be surprised to find that if the Google Operating System is a success in the netbook market, they will then develop a business edition.
Monday 13th July | The power of Twitter has got our name in print!
Lucid Computer Solutions owner, Gavin Moorhouse, regularly updates his Twitter feed. As a result of this, one of his comments have been printed in PC Pro Magazine, which is available up and down the country. You can read more about the Twitter article in PC Pro here.
Friday 10th July | Hardware vendors support Google Chrome Operating System
A number of hardware suppliers have pledged their support to the upcoming Google Operating System. Manufacturers including Acer, Asus, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, and Toshiba have all stated their hardware will support the Google Operating System. Source - PC Pro.
Thursday 9th July | Document backup solutions for single users
If you work for yourself or are a sole trader, the chances are that you have all of your documents on your computer or laptop. Having a backup in place is critical for single computers because if your computer or laptop is stolen or damaged, you could lose all of your data. Have a simple backup solution which copies all of your critical documents to an external backup device is cheap and easy to do. Contact us for more information regarding backup solutions.
Wednesday 8th July | Google Chrome Operating System announced
We have just found out that Google is launching it's very own Operating System to rival Microsoft and Mac. You can read our blog entry regarding the Google Chrome OS here.
Tuesday 7th July | Redditch business breakfast
This morning we were in our home town of Redditch for a business breakfast networking event. Attending business breakfast meetings are a great way of making new contacts and generating new business.
Monday 6th July | The Lucid View blog revamped
Over the weekend The Lucid View which is the blog of Lucid Computer Solutions owner Gavin Moorhouse was revamped. The recommended music, books, films and TV have all been updated and there are a number of new articles posted. Check out the Lucid Computer Solutions blog today!
Friday 3rd July | Bidford computer services and IT support
Lucid Computer Solutions offer IT support and computer services to both businesses and home customers in Bidford upon Avon. Bidford is easy for us to get to and we cover both residential and the businesses, particularly those located on the industrial estates. Contact us for further details.
Thursday 2nd July | Bromsgrove networking event
This morning we were with the Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Bromsgrove for a networking event. Being based in Redditch, we provide our full range of IT Support and Computer Services in Bromsgrove so it was good to meet and speak with many business owners who are based in Bromsgrove.
Wednesday 1st July | Invu Electronic Document Management
We have been working closely with our friends over The Paper Trail and this month we have a number of planned installations for Invu. Invu is an electronic document management system which stores your documents in such a way that they are easily searchable and are quickly located. If you're struggling with paper work, why not look into Invu to move you towards the paperless office.
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