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We offer a variety of
networking solutions to maximise your productivity as well as minimising the hassle of having multiple computers in your home or office. By utilising networks you can share internet connections, files and printers which reduces the cost of having to provide a printer and internet connection for each computer. You can also always access your files from any computer so no more having to transfer files onto floppy disks so you can use them on another computer.
Cabling & wireless networks: We can take control of you IT
support at any stage in your business & as such know a lot about Networking.
Cabling your office has traditionally been the way to network all of your
machines & as such we can provide any such cabling as is required.
However we have large amounts of experience in cabled networks as well as the
emergent wireless networks. We can detail the benefits of both of these
solutions & can specify, procure & install either systems.
Our IT Department can repair, install, patch & test traditional Cat5 cabled
networks & has extensive knowledge of the installation & support of wireless
networks.
We have experience in computer
networking. our prices are extremely competitive. The
cost of implementing a network is dependant on the exact location but a simple two computer home or office wired network to allow file, printer and internet sharing would only cost about
£120.
Computer
network support and maintenance is as vital as maintenance on your car -
it should be treated as an ongoing exercise.
This
will allow you trouble free computing and fast, efficient responses if you
do have problems. A well maintained computer, laptop, network or server is
easier to fix in the event of a problem if maintenance over its lifespan
has been kept to a high level. Equipment lasts longer and does more for
you if well maintained.
Maintenance of Your Individual Computer
A
properly configured machine that is dedicated to the tasks you require
will have far fewer problems than a machine
that:
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is used for many different purposes and
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often downloads and installs programs from the Internet.
We
suggest for each machine:·
Decide
exactly what you require from your PC and keep this as streamlined as
possible
Ensure
you have fully licensed copies of its operating system (usually MS Windows
for a PC ) and any other software you need
Ensure
correct installation procedures and good configuration to allow you to
build a stable system
If
access to the internet is required, your PC is vulnerable to attack in
many different forms:
Ensure:
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Anti-Virus software is fitted to prevent malicious programs
entering the PC (mainly via e-mails) and also to help scan the PC from
time to time for viruses
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Your
Anti-Virus software is kept up to date - If not updated with the latest
Virus information then your PC is increasingly vulnerable to attack
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You
fit a firewall against hackers - This can be a software version for a PC
or a hardware version for a server that is a hub for a network.
Set up
a routine for on-going maintenance of your computer:
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Disk
defragmenting will help keep data together on your disk and so prevent
unnecessary slower processing speed
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Deleting files & emptying your recycle bin often will help
keep your PC tidy
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Regularly download updates from the internet to keep your
Anti-Virus and operating system software up to date. (You can even set
this up automatically in many cases)
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Make
sure you do not run out of space on your main C:/ drive as this will
slow the system
Network and Server Support and
Maintenance
Whilst
some of the issues with network and server support and maintenance are
similar to PCs, a central problem can cripple your entire network. A more
rigorous and proactive approach is advisable to prevent problems before
they happen.
We
recommend in particular:
Regular checks on disk space as these can fill up rapidly Checks on
event logs to foresee problems Security checks to ensure ongoing protection
of your system and data
Antivirus and software patch updates
Internet usage checks
Configuration of, particularly new, users to maximise efficiency
and staff time
How Our IT Department Can Help
We
provide a comprehensive computer maintenance service for our clients in
Greater London. We can help remove much of your work and worry on keeping
your IT in good shape.
Our
computer maintenance engineers are highly trained and have seen most
issues that can arise within a small business network. We ensure they
constantly keep up with advances in new technologies, whether hardware of
software.
We can
tailor a total computer maintenance package for your individual business.
This can include anything you want it to: PC and Server maintenance,
Network maintenance, e-mail maintenance & all IT infrastructure
maintenance can all be covered.
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