Monthly Archives: March 2015

Call from a customer today on an Apple mac who had a screen claiming to be from Microsoft Security Essentials saying that their computer was infected. Looks like an advert on putlocker (a TV and film streaming site) brought up … Continue reading →

So… I’ve not been impressed with Sage Accounts 2015 so far. First they block installation of the software on Small Business Server 2011 and I had to call to get the information on how to get it to actually install. … Continue reading →

After the recent fake Yahoo support number that was posted to a forum I went in search of other potentially iffy support companies… this evening I searched for a common search term and called the first number I found. This … Continue reading →

A few of these have cropped up over the past few months. Random new user posts to a forum with a question similar to: “Is Yahoo O(8oo_o86)8676 Yahoo Phone Number UK Technical Support Number?” +448000868676 Or formatted as “0800 086 8676” … Continue reading →

Simple to check! http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=506946 Or read more here https://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education It seems to allow installation and activation for any user, even with no licenses applied. I presume you do need some users on the O365 domain who do have subscriptions (albeit free) … Continue reading →

Sellers on eBay sell some random stuff.. I’ve bought job lots of FTTC Modems and other useful items. The other day I came across a rare item, something only listed as “OpenReach Modem” in it’s description – which often means … Continue reading →