Tag Archives: software

Just how secure is your data?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Chris

We all have data.  Some of us have pictures, videos and maybe some documents while others have databases, emails and so forth.  But there is one thing which everyone must do and that is to secure it.  How you do … Continue reading →

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The world of subscription software

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Chris

The world is changing people!! Coming to the end are the days when you bought a piece of software which you could call your own and use it as many times as you wanted.  Slowly but surely paying a monthly … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged google apps, microsoft office, software, subscription | Leave a comment

Why virtualization is not just for the big guys

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Chris

If you ever hear the word virtualization mentioned in a conversation I will bet that you will immediately think of big companies with hundreds , if not thousands of computers, and big data centers.  What if I told you your … Continue reading →

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Linux, Windows or Mac – I don’t really care

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Chris

I went to a Linux User Group (LUG) last night to meet up with some fellow ‘techies’ and have a natter (I always leave feeling thick!!).  Most of the guys who go only use Linux but some like myself are … Continue reading →

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Have you tested that software yet?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Chris

April 8th 2014.  You may want to add that date to your diary as it is the end of support date for Windows XP.  If you are still on Windows XP after that date you will not get any further … Continue reading →

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Home Users

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Chris

Springfield House, Laurelhill Business Park, Stirling, FK7 9JQ Tel No: 01786 406448 Below is a list of some of the services I can offer you: Maintenance and repairs (PC and laptop).  This can be anything from replacement laptop screens to resetting your Windows … Continue reading →

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Teamviewer Tutorial

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Chris

Today we shall have a look at a piece of remote desktop software called Teamviewer. Teamviewer is the software that we use to connect to our client’s computers remotely and solve any problem they might have. Teamviewer can be installed … Continue reading →

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The Blue Screen of Death

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Chris

Everyone has come across this problem at some point.  The windows blue screen or more commonly the blue screen of death (BSofD) can be caused by either a software or hardware glitch and it can be hard to pinpoint the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged blue screen, computer repair, death, drivers, error code, IT Support, laptop repairs, software, stirling, windows | 2 Comments

Open Source Software

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Chris

Here at ComTech I love open source software.  Not only because it is free but also because it gives the user choice.  Open source software is packed full of features that are usually only found in their more pricey cousins … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged computer repair, free, IT Support, laptop repairs, open, openoffice, software, source, stirling, windows, word | 2 Comments

Installing Linux software from source

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Chris

You should always try and install software through your distributions package manager but there will be times that you want a particular package that is not included.  This is when you will need to install it from source.  This tutorial … Continue reading →

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