The push towards better health and safety in workplaces has bought some advances to help alleviate stress and injuries to the body. One of these new advances is the Sit Stand (or Standing) Desk. Believe it or not, the standing desk has been around for centuries. In fact, the great Leonardo Da Vinci used one in his studio in the 1400's. These desks have had a resurgence in popularity recently and they are now more prevalent in the workplace, but are they suitable for you? Loyal I.T....

  Do you want to be more efficient without having to learn a new process? We understand that efficiency is important, just as simplicity is appreciated which is why we are bringing you five items of equipment to increase efficiency and productivity in your workspace.   Multiple screens Jon Peddie Research did a long-term study on dual-monitor use versus single-monitor use over the course of 15 years and found that adding a second monitor increased user productivity by an average...

In these scary times of hackers targeting all individuals and businesses, it is more important than ever to up the ante in the security department and do all you can to keep yourself safe from a cyber-attack. With the recent announcement of possible changes in legislation, businesses could face astronomical fines for not providing relevant protection for their clients and clients' data. An integral part of The Essential 8 is to introduce multiple layers of protection, such...

Modern technology has evolved so much that we may not be up to date with what is on offer. Some savvy consumers have taken the route with a desktop (or workstation) device, and some have opted for an all in one. But what is an all in one and how does it compare to the standard desktop workstation PC (or tower). This blog hopes to enlighten the reader on the basics. The decision on whether your situation is best for an all in one or a desktop PC must also take into account yo...

October is Cyber Security month and with this we wanted to share some of the new and different ways hackers and scammers are finding to target and attack vulnerable technology users. Although we are always here to help in the event of a potential hack or scam, below are five new ways hackers and scammers are targeting you.   1. The Spoofed Email/Text Spoofing is when a hacker or scammer impersonates you and sends an email or text to people who you do business with or kn...

Even if you run your business with care, incidents can occur, resulting in loss of, or damage to data. What can happen if I don’t backup? Without an effective backup system in place you may be at the mercy of natural disasters or human interference. These might include the below:
  Theft, accidental or deliberate deletion of files If files are stolen or deleted, yours and your clients' confidential data is at risk. Backing up your files and emails allays this, as most backe...