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IT solutions: Our second-hand laptop initiative
Like many IT solutions’ companies, we’ve been trying to help people who urgently need laptops for schooling or remote working by refurbishing second-hand computers. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, most people are having [...]
IT for accountants – 3 questions for the board
A lot has changed in the past year with IT for accountants and financial services - staff are working remotely, cyber attacks are rising – so tech performance must be on the boardroom agenda. As [...]
Privacy policies & What’s up with WhatsApp?
Do you check what privacy policies, terms and conditions you’re accepting when you go online? You may have heard that WhatsApp has postponed its new Privacy Policy change to 15th May, because of protests from [...]
Saving costs – why choose Windows Virtual Desktop?
If you’re using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop or the Citrix alternative for your remote workers, you may find Windows Virtual Desktop saves you money … For a start, you may have had an unwelcome New Year’s [...]
When to use Shut Down, Sleep or Restart on Windows
If your computer runs Microsoft Windows, your Start menu offers the options of Shut Down, Sleep and Restart. If you want to know the difference and when to use each of them, here’s our guide [...]
How to equip your child for online learning
During lockdown, pupils are being asked to work at home and access online learning - but sometimes this can be difficult for all concerned! Here are our ideas on making it easier ... Many children [...]
Recent malware attack: ‘Sunburst’ update
A recent malware attack, mainly targeting the US government and known as 'Sunburst', has caused concern worldwide. SolarWinds, based in Austin, Texas, provides computer network management tools to a wide range of clients and announced [...]
5 solutions to technology challenges for a Silent Night
Being responsible for a business can cause sleepless nights – especially with the technology challenges because they affect everyone … solutions here! … This year, more than most, your plans have been affected by forces [...]
Who’s messing with your law firm’s cyber security?
If you think you’ve got your law firm's cyber security all wrapped up, be sure. Cyber criminals target busy, distracted staff with scams … we have a simple solution … Let’s be clear here, most [...]
Christmas Corporate Gifting – Business as Unusual?
It certainly comes as no surprise that Christmas this year will be a very different affair to what we are used to! And festive traditions we either enjoy or endure in the workplace are no [...]
How to set up quality Microsoft Teams video meetings
Setting up your Microsoft Teams video meetings rooms to do business ‘post pandemic’? Here's how to run high-quality sessions from the office - without blowing away your IT budget! No doubt you're tired of people [...]
Home office technology ideas to increase productivity
We demonstrate some home office technology ideas and kit, in response to questions about how to improve productivity and professionalism when remote working. What better day to talk about home office tech products than on [...]
How to defend against the latest Office 365 attack
Following a wave of Office 365 attacks, compromising passwords, most organisations have now accepted that multifactor authentication is essential and have it in place. As a result, they may feel much safer, but as ever [...]
Video conferencing best practice for accountants
Our IT tips for projecting a professional image and being more productive using video conferencing best practice. Accountants are the professional ‘sounding boards’ and facilitators for clients on all manner of business issues from cash [...]
Locked down not locked out, with IT support for business
We’re in another lockdown in England, so check your computer software is cyber secure and provides suitable IT support for business … If you’re still using Office 2010 or Office 2016 for Mac, be aware [...]
Remote working tips to help IT last longer
Here are 5 remote working tips to help your IT last longer, whether you’re at home or moving between sites. If you adopt some good habits as routine, you’re more likely to have happy tech. [...]
Essential online computer training
With our online computer training tips, you and your team can improve your skills and become more productive and valuable ... Whether you’re working remotely or in the office, you're likely to be using computers [...]
10 new business IT solutions
If you’d like to collaborate more easily with your colleagues and clients, you could use cloud-based Microsoft Teams. They’ve released some great new business IT solutions – take a look … Here at ProDrive we’ve [...]
TLC for home WiFi – business IT support
Some business IT support tips for those frustrated by their sluggish home WiFi, by Chris Morrell ... I've seen many posts from people struggling with their WiFi during the pandemic. The latest announcements from Boris [...]
10 business essentials for working at home
With today’s government announcement that we should be ‘working at home if we can’, here are 10 essentials you and your staff need. Most of us ‘made do’ when remote working during the first few [...]