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Save Time With These Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are a combination of simultaneous key strokes that perform certain actions which can be used as an alternative to using your mouse and can save you valuable time whilst working.
Some people find them easier to use than a mouse, especially when spending long stretches of time at their computer.
To save you memorising these key combinations the Air-IT Help Desk have compiled a sample of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts for windows.
Posted in Featured, IT Tips and Advice | Tagged Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP | Leave a commentUseful Tips For Speeding Up Your Computer
Ever felt frustrated when your computer is running slow?
Over time your computer’s performance can deteriorate and regular maintenance is necessary to keep it running at its best.
Read our tips to help you address this….
5 Useful Windows Tricks
In order to help improve your Windows user experience, please consider our 5 useful tips:
1. Utilise Full Screen Capabilities
2. Pin a Program or Items to the Windows 7 Taskbar
3. Customise the Quick Launch Bar in Windows
4. Arrange Windows on Your Desktop
5. Organise your Files into Groups
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Tagged Microsoft, Microsoft tips, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP | Leave a commentWhy Have An Information Security Policy?
In today’s IT-driven business world, with smart devices and PC’s on every desk, virtually all employees can surf the internet and use email. Few businesses, however, appreciate the potential problems this can bring.
Does your company have an ‘Acceptable Use’ Policy to ensure your staff use the internet correctly?
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Tagged Acceptable use policy, Information Security Policy, Internet, Security | Leave a comment8 Tips to Help Protect your Laptop from Theft When Travelling
Due to an increased mobile working culture most people use their laptop to get work done away from the office or whilst on the road, which has made them an easy target for theft.
Ensure that you safeguard your company information, personal and financial data whilst travelling with our 8 useful tips.
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Tagged Laptop, Passwords, Security | Leave a comment5 Ways to Help You Work More Securely
The security of your PC and data is critical to the success of your business. Lost or stolen information can expose sensitive and confidential company information. The more that you do to keep your PC secure, the safer your information will be.
The following 5 tips will help protect your computer, your data, and your company’s network.
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Tagged Passwords, Security | Leave a commentDoes Your Business Need A Server?
How do you know if your business needs to invest in a Server?
All businesses and their needs are different, find out if it is the right time for your business to consider using a server with our 12 sure fire questions.
We specialise in Microsoft server installations and ongoing support.
If you’d like to know more about the role a server could play in improving the way you do business, then contact us today and speak to one of our IT specialists.
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Tagged server installations, servers | Leave a commentHow to Create Greetings Cards in Microsoft Word 2010
You can make greeting cards with Word 2010 for any occasion and event such as Birthdays, Get Well Soon cards etc which can print yourself.
To learn how to create a card please follow our instructions……
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Leave a commentDoes Your Website and Email Comply with the UK Companies Act and Current Regulations?
The disclaiming of company email is a vital part of business in today’s culture of compliance and regulation.
To give you a better understanding of your company’s legal obligations please read our article on the mandatory requirements necessary under UK law.
Posted in IT Tips and Advice | Tagged Disclaimers, Email, Exclaimer, UK Companies Act | Leave a commentHow Can a Server Benefit Your Business
A Server is a powerful computer that holds data that is shared over a network. The Server responds to requests for information from other computers – it “serves” files, data, print, fax resources and more to multiple computers on the same network.
If sluggish PCs and files stored on disks are slowing your business down, a network Server could be the solution…
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