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What is #Ransomware, how it works and some #security tips #TechnologyWithoutTears
What is Ransomware and how it works Ransomware is a very invasive form of malware that only in the last few years has become a significant and global threat. It restricts access to your computer system, infecting your computers and networks and encrypting your vital files and data. And that’s not all, it then refuses…
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Black Friday is almost here! 8 tips on how to stay safe when shopping online #TechnologyWithoutTears
Black Friday is almost here! Octagon Technology are here to share some tips to make sure you stay safe when shopping online. Use an up-to-date anti-virus system and run periodic scans with a trusted anti-malware product – without a protection you are vulnerable to online threat. Check it is “https” the address bar – If…
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Meet the challenge of generation gap in the Digital Age #TechnologyWithoutTears
Stop texting and get your hammer out – meet the challenge of generation gap and maximise your team’s talent in the Digital Age Employing people from different generations is a great way of ensuring your business offers customers a fantastic range of expertise – but how do you make the most of it? Lincolnshire-based Octagon…
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Apprenticeships proved to be a significant benefit to Octagon Technology and their newest employee
Eighteen-year-old Connor Jeffery is the latest member of the Octagon Technology team, having worked for the company since March 2015. Connor is no longer an apprentice to us but a vital member of our client support team. Before joining Octagon Technology, Connor attended The Priory Academy LSST, where he was in the 6th form. He…
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Maximise your success in the Digital Age #TechnologyWithoutTears
FIVE different generations are employed in today’s workplace – bringing together a powerful mix of expertise – but also raising important management issues. Established and emerging digital technologies have supercharged the world of work and created slicker ways of operating. These changes have brought with them risks and rewards and firms are being urged to…
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Effective First Aid Training and knowledge saves lives #TechnologyWithoutTears
We never know exactly when an injury or illness may happen to us or the people around us. So is it important to know how to cope with a medical Emergency? All employers have a legal duty to arrange for the immediate care of employees if they become ill or suffer an injury when at…
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Best practices for backing up digital data #TechnologyWithoutTears
As life passes by, years seems to be shorter, and days disappears at in the blink of an eye; we use our own cameras or hire a professional photographer to capture these precious moments, which are next framed and hung on our walls or sit above our fire places. But, of course not all photos…
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A third of small and medium sized businesses let employees choose how to back up their data at work #TechnologyWithoutTears
Business data goes hand-in-hand with its operations and every company’s worst nightmare is losing valuable information, which may threaten its hard-earned competitive position, ruin the company’s reputation, or lead to expensive litigation. Still it is a commonly overlooked element within businesses. Studies show that a significant number of small and medium sized businesses let their…
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External Power Bank Packs and real capacity values #TechnologyWithoutTears
External Power Bank Packs My external power bank packs – 25Ah unit – iPod Touch (to show the sizes) – 50Ah unit For a while now I have used a series of large external power bank packs when I am camping and backpacking to charge my various devices. These large batteries are a great way to…
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Octagon Technology on a First Aid at Work Training by Hargreaves First Aid Training Centre. Offering #TechnologyWithoutTears and ready to help save lives when needed
I wrote this blog post last week with the intention of putting it up before my holiday. However, things are not always as we plan so after returning from my holiday I decided to upload this post today. Connor and I went on a First Aid at Work Training by Hargreaves First Aid Training Centre…
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Mental Health in the Workplace Conference
We are pleased to inform about this excellent conference for HR Executives, Directors and Mangers who are responsible for the Health and Wellbeing of their employees. We met Alan Searle, Applied Psychologist at The Business Network Lincoln yesterday. Alan is responsible for planning and organising this great event. We chat about this conference during the…
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Eco-Friendly Solar Charger – charge your office devices in a sustainable way #technologywithouttears
In 2013, there were 1.400.000.000 smartphones in use every day in the world. Every day all these devices are plugged into the wall sockets to be charged, contributing to the total consumption of 6.600.000 mW/ph of energy in the year globally. It is estimated that the number of smartphones, tablets and other devices will increase to 9.3…
