Author Archives: Ken Seymour

The biggest most expensive mistake

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Ken Seymour

Are you backing up? Do you need information on backup? Have you tested your backup? Online or tape backup, which is best? Talk to KTS Computers Ltd on 01480 469019 or connect to Ken on @Ask_Ken Continue reading →

Posted in Backup and Archiving information | Tagged ask ken, automatic backup, backup failure, backup tests, business continuity, computer failure, corrupting, crashed, data failure, data loss, On-line back up, peace of mind, regular backup, source of anxiety, tape backup | Leave a comment

Are you a candidate for hacking?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ken Seymour

Hackers work hard at holiday times, so what can you do to protect yourself. Follow instructions in post and stay safe online. Continue reading →

Posted in Security | Tagged ask ken, business continuity, data loss, email security, Hacker, identity theft, internet security, IT questions, malware protection, Password Hacking, protect data, Safe Place, Safebox, Scams, security check, Windows Passwords | Leave a comment

Living with a smart phone!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ken Seymour

Or should that be a dumb phone? Along with Blackberry’s recent major outage, (which by the way did save lives) I began to wonder, do we expect too much of our technology? Will it ever really replace the older technology … Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile devices | Tagged Android, ask ken, Blackberry, HTC, iPhone, mobile data, Mobile phone, phone tips, smart phone | 5 Comments

Re-locating without a hitch

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Ken Seymour

Is it possible to move your business to new premises and get everything up and running without a hitch? We’re told that moving house is one of the top 5 most stressful things we do but we think moving a … Continue reading →

Posted in Backup and Archiving information | Tagged automatic backup, business continuity, tape backup | Leave a comment

Why free virus protection often isn’t enough

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Ken Seymour

“Is this free virus protection OK Ken?” This is one of the questions I get asked all the time and my answer is – its OK if your data isn’t essential and you don’t mind being without your computers for … Continue reading →

Posted in Security | Tagged business continuity, data failure, data loss, internet security, malware, peace of mind | 4 Comments

Could your computer be damaging your neck?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Ken Seymour

Neck pain and shoulder pain can be caused by computers We are all getting more and more problems with our necks, eyes, arms and wrists in the form of RSI, eye strain and other long term painful injuries. Part of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and ergonomics | Tagged Ergonomics, eye strain, Health and ergonomics, peace of mind, RSI | Leave a comment

Beware of mobile phone scam – claim 3750 for the Accident You Had

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Ken Seymour

All our phones regularly receive interesting texts offering us specific amount of money for an accident , strangely the amount is always 3750 pounds. it goes like this: FREEMSG: Our records indicate you may be entitled to 3750 pounds for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Security | Tagged IT questions, malware, Mobile phone, premium rate number, protect data, scam, source of anxiety, spammers, text mesage | 2 Comments

HMRC tax rebate could be a scam!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Ken Seymour

As you have probably heard in the news, many people are and will be receiving letters that may give them a tax rebate, or inform them they owe the HMRC money. As with all such public schemes, there is a criminal … Continue reading →

Posted in Security | Tagged ask ken, data loss, email security, HMRC, internet security, IT questions, phishing, protect data, source of anxiety, tax | Leave a comment

Why your backup should be on-line

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Ken Seymour

As business owners we want to ensure that our businesses continue to earn us money, but sadly the following facts about small businesses show this might not happen. Losing data is a major source of anxiety for most businesses and … Continue reading →

Posted in Backup and Archiving information | Tagged automatic backup, backup failure, business continuity, business owners, data failure, data loss, earn money, Losing data, On-line back up, peace of mind, source of anxiety, tape backup | Leave a comment

Laptop Tips

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Ken Seymour

Laptops are at risk from hot air! Laptops draw in cool air from the outside world and pump out hot air, which helps to keep the laptop at a reasonable running temperature. However, as well as drawing in air, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Laptops, Mobile devices | Tagged clogged, cooling fans, corrupting, crashed, dust and fluff, hot air, keep cool, Laptops, overheating, performance, processor, protect data, running temperature, slower, Summer, too hot | Leave a comment

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