Most people would say yes, I have antivirus that comes with Windows, but what about your MS365 business platform, Is that secure also?  Here’s a scenario:  I login to my laptop as normal in the morning. Then for some reason someone logs in to my account from another country 10 seconds later. You are not likely to know this […]

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Recently, we’ve had several enquiries about upgrading PCs to Windows 11. As widely reported, Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements, and many users are understandably concerned. The hesitation often stems from worries about disruption, cost, and compatibility. However, we’re here to help make the transition as smooth as possible. It’s important to note that support […]

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The importance of a good antivirus package cannot be overstated. With ever-evolving threats and new avenues of attack, there is a significant risk of data loss, fraud, and possibly the cessation of your business entirely.  While Anti-Virus is crucial, it is not a complete solution. Think of it like a popular brand of surface cleaner […]

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Is my PC up to date? With our Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool we can configure the updating of your software to make sure it gets done. This is crucial for patches to avoid data breaches and the like. Not only are we talking about Windows updates, we are talking about your Antivirus too.  […]

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This month our support team is continuing to tell you about the things we do – today, moving a domain. At Octagon, we often get asked to assist with a domain move to different registrars or hosting providers. There is a huge difference between a web designer and an IT company. Web designers can make […]

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In this final part of our what we do series we explain about a client for whom there is no room for error on the day so critical checks have to be carried out.  Overview  One of our clients is a big venue hosting huge volumes of the public, so their systems are required to […]

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Welcome to part 2 of our what we do series. We would like to share a story about how we helped one of our clients when their internet connection ceased without warning.  The Background  We had a call from a panicking client who had lost their leased line internet connection. Leased line connections usually have […]

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At Octagon we are often asked what we do. Over the next few weeks we hope to explain in a little detail the systems we look after and what they are used for. What we do for a client with 40 people Below is a list of services and what we do for a particular […]

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To go along with our special days and events month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the risks of sharing your work laptop with other members of the family in Half Term or when needed. Did your children use your work laptop to play games on in […]

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