VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol facilitates voice communications similar to an ordinary phone. Skype is arguably the most famous VoIP system in the world. Hosted systems, however, offer a range of features that allow you to take calls, providing you have an internet connection. This includes taking calls on smartphones and mobile devices. Providing you have a mobile network you can take VoIP calls while on the move. Continue reading “Get Agile. Get Clients. Get VoIP!”
Category: Computer Systems
A computer system can be a collection of computers working as a single system or a single computers components functioning together. Bean IT offer a variety of different computer systems.
Embrace Office 365 and Increase Business Agility
Microsoft’s Office 365 is its world-famous office suite of applications made for the mobile age. Since its inception in mid-2013, it has been warmly received by industry, worldwide. Embracing Office 365 will give you more flexibility, productivity, and give you the capability to complete work while travelling. You will increase your business agility and with it, business profits.
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How Cryptolocker and Other Viruses Can Ruin your Business
Computer file encryption viruses such as Cryptolocker pose a very real threat to your business. There are many varieties and when one of these viruses takes hold it can be very difficult to remove them. One of the latest incarnations of viruses is known as ransomware. Here you are locked out of your files or system until you pay a fee, often thousands of pounds.
With this in mind let’s talk about some of the more dangerous viruses that can heap misery on your business. Continue reading “How Cryptolocker and Other Viruses Can Ruin your Business”
The Importance of Server Maintenance
Every single computer in your office will run on a network, which is controlled by your server(s), which means you must maintain your server if you want your network and computers to run smoothly.
If you don’t maintain your server you can expect slow performing computers, outdated software causing problems to the day to day operation of the network, server crashes or even complete failures, all of which are a nightmare for a small business owner. Continue reading “The Importance of Server Maintenance”
Ransomware: What should I do now?
If your computer becomes infected with ransomware, this can be particularly vicious. If you haven’t got the correct strategies in place, can have devastating consequences. One of the most common questions we get asked about ransomware is, “What do I do now?” Continue reading “Ransomware: What should I do now?”
10 simple ways to protecting yourself from cyber hackers
Often within our IT infrastructure, we manage our IT issues and frustrations with crisis management rather than a proactive approach. This is frequently the case with data backup and we are quick to find excuses as to why we aren’t taking the best precautions: I’ll do it later; I don’t have time now; it’s too expensive; it’s too difficult; … Continue reading “10 simple ways to protecting yourself from cyber hackers”
Can I have the Wi-Fi password: The risks
We have all done it, you go for a coffee with a friend, out for dinner with the family or you’re waiting for a product or service and you ask; ‘Can I have the Wi-Fi password?’
Whilst it seems harmless from the outside, and a service which we have become accustomed to when out and about; what are the risks associated to joining a Wi-Fi network? Continue reading “Can I have the Wi-Fi password: The risks”
Advice on what to use to backup company data
Backing up your data is crucial when you consider the risks of losing it. Many businesses after suffering a complete loss of data struggle to stay open after this. There are many ways to backup company data. Whatever the current financial situation of your business, you should always backup your data in some way. Continue reading “Advice on what to use to backup company data”
The Best Ways to Prevent Spam on your computer, laptop or tablet
Ever since the dawn of email there have been spam emails that take up a large amount of email space. These nuances try to sell you a range of unwanted products and services. For most people receiving these emails, it can be very annoying as it populates their inbox with emails they don’t want to read. Fortunately for end users, there are spam filters to help prevent spam. Basic spam filters come with most web browser based email services. If you are using a separate email client you can use a third party spam filter. Continue reading “The Best Ways to Prevent Spam on your computer, laptop or tablet”
The benefits of printer networking in your office
Why would you consider sharing a printer?
There are many advantages to print networking and sharing – one of the most important ones is saving money. Businesses constantly monitor their costs and sharing printers can be an effective money saving. If your staff need to print off several documents then you will probably find it cheaper to purchase one large, good quality laser printer that serves the needs of your entire department. Continue reading “The benefits of printer networking in your office”