Anti-Virus
WebRoot detects Xprotect as Refog
Users of macOS Monterey 12.3 and Webroot 9.5.0.139 receive false-positive over Keylogger.Refog.1.r. virus - WebRoot aware. Learn more.
The Tech Lounge Blog - News, Views, Hints, Tips and How-Tos
Company
New Customer Support Portal
Business IT Support just got easier with the release of our new customer support portal. Putting our customer fully in control of their IT Support...
Microsoft
Should you upgrade to Windows 11
When Microsoft released Windows 11 on the 5th of October 2021, we advised customers to hold off. What do we think now?
Company
Celebrating 10 years
On January 1st 2022 The Tech Lounge was officially 10-years old! Wow, time sure does fly. If it hadn't been for LinkedIn we would probably have...
Apple Mac
macOS Monterey 12.1 update not showing on some M1 Macs
macOS Monterey problem? Is your Mac not showing updates? Can't update macOS Monterey for some reason? We might have the answer to your macOS problems.
Company
Christmas 2021 Opening Hours.
Happy Christmas 2021 from The Tech Lounge team. We hope you all have a fantastic time and we look forward to seeing you in 2022.
Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?
What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer? Why is it so slow after restarting? Let us explain.
Communication cards
Fully Vaccinated Communication Card
Hard-wearing, waterproof "Fully Vaccinated" communication cards now available from The Tech Lounge. Deaf and Hard Of Hearing communication.
Apple Mac
macOS flaw patched by Apple
Apple yesterday released a patch for a macOS flaw that has been exploited by malware to secretly take screenshots on the victim's Macs.
Company
Why is it important to maintain and monitor a server?
Servers are critical in all areas of IT, and their maintenance and monitoring must be done regularly to ensure peak performance. Learn more.
What about the Network? Network Performance.
It’s fair to say we get a lot of requests for upgrades. The network itself is often overlooked. Why is this? Network speed matters right?
Apps
The Top 10 Mac Apps I can’t live without.
The Apple Mac is certainly a powerful computer but what makes it even more powerful is the quality of applications. Here are top 10 Mac apps!
Reclaim Disk Space on your Windows 10 Computer?
It's a problem all of us will face at some point— running out of disk space. Here are some quick and easy things you can do to reclaim it.
Are your IT Systems Ready?
We will provide you with a full written report together with recommendations & budgetary estimates for resolving any potential issues in your IT...
Company
OVH Fire Strasburg Site – Disaster Recover Time.
On Wednesday, 10th March 2021, we received a notification from OVH notifying us of a fire at their Strasburg Site. Disaster Recovery Time.
Company
Christmas Opening hours 2020
The Tech Lounge Christmas & New Year opening hours, This year we will be closing from 12:00 Noon on 24/12/2020 & reopening 08:00 04/01/2021.
What do you do when your Internet connection goes down?
Internet connection Failure! So what exactly do you do when your Internet connection goes down? We have a proper solution for this, read more
Choosing the right computer monitor
We get asked a lot about computer monitors so we thought we would let you know our thoughts. What are the different connections all about?
Company
FREE “Deaf” and “Hard of Hearing” Communication Cards.
We've put our card printers to use to produce hard-wearing, waterproof Deaf and hard of hearing communication cards. More information.
FREE Online Server Monitoring!
We are pleased to announce our free online service monitoring solution. Monitor your website, email server and more. Learn more.
Company
We are Reopening the offices
We are pleased to inform you that we will be reopening The Tech Lounge Offices on Wednesday 1st July 2020. Looking forward to see you all!
Company
Coronavirus: Company Status Update
The Tech Lounge continues to run, albeit in line with UK government advice. We are still able to support you and your business in coronavirus
Company
Coronavirus: We are here to support you.
During these uncertain times and rapidly changing circumstances in which we find ourselves, we can continue to support your business.
What does your computer say about your business?
“How often should you replace your business computers?” You should, however, plan and budget for technology refreshes. Know more...
Company
Christmas & New Year Opening Times
It's that time of the year again, and I would like to wish everybody a Happy Christmas, Here are our New Year opening times.
How Secure is Email?
How Secure is email? Email is a useful & necessary means of communicating but it has to travel across multiple networks & servers. Read More.
NAS - Network Attached Storage. What is it?
NAS or network-attached storage. What is it? Why do I need one? Which one should I buy? We answer your questions and demystify the world of storage.
What is a VPN
What is a VPN? Why might you need one? All this is explained, keeping safe from cybersecurity threats, identity theft and a lot more. Learn more.
Company
Alvant – Case Study
Alvant is a knowledge centre for metallic advanced materials. Read the Alvant Case Study and see how The Tech Lounge supports its efforts.
Getting to grips with email
Suffering Email overload, need to get to grips with email and tame your inbox. We know it's not easy, but here's how you can do it. Learn more.
Company
Basingstoke Skip Hire – Case Study
Basingstoke Skip Hire started in 1982 based in Oakley providing local skip hire. See how The Tech Lounge supports its efforts.
Business
Business Computers. How often should you replace yours?
Is it time to replace your business computer? How do you know when to replace your business computer? How much will it cost to replace a business...
End of Windows 7 Support
As of January 14th, 2020, Microsoft has announced the end of support for the Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System. Give us a call to know more
What is an RMM system?
RMM is a type of software designed to help managed IT service providers like us remotely and proactively monitor client systems.
What is Windows Update?
Windows Update is a Microsoft service that provides security updates and patches for the Microsoft Operating Systems and other products.
Anti-Virus
Do Mac’s get Viruses?
Yes, Apple Macintosh - Mac's computers can and do get Viruses. In fact it’s possible for them to be infected by all sorts of nasties.
Case Study
Right on the Line – Case Study
Right on the Line is a dynamic marketing agency based in Bramley. Read the Case Study and see how The Tech Lounge supports their efforts.
How technology can make your business more efficient?
Looking to make your business more efficient? Technology can help make your business more efficient! Let us show you how to make technology work for...
Business
IT Business Planning – what should you be measuring in your business?
IT Business Planning – what should you be measuring in your business? From an IT perspective here are our top tips for measuring...
What should you look for when deciding who should host your website?
If you have a website then you’ll need somewhere to host it. But what should you consider when deciding who should host your website?
What to consider when taking on new staff
What to consider when taking on new staff? First impressions count, and this is never more important than when welcoming a new employee...
Preventative Maintenance for your I.T. System
Preventative Maintenance for your I.T System, Here are a few simple methods for businesses to keep the risk of I.T problems to a minimum...
4G
Hampshire Businesses – Mobile Ready?
Are Hampshires business websites mobile-ready? Is your website mobile-ready? What does mobile ready mean? Google loves mobile-ready websites. Learn...
4G
How Good is the 4G Coverage in Berkshire?
Berkshire and the growth of 4G Coverage. By 2014 the UK received its 4G coverage through four main providers: EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three.
Does Your Business Have A Continuity Plan?
Does Your Business Have A Continuity Plan? If you fall victim to fire, flood, or other untimely crisis? Suitable disaster recovery plan.
Why is my PC So Slow?
Why is my computer So Slow? A slow computer is just about the most common issue out there. Some of the possible reasons are mentioned here.
Choosing the Right Web Host
Here are a few pointers to look out for when choosing the right web hosting service for your website or business. Know more about web host...
Anti-Virus
Protect Your Data: 4 Tips to Help Keep Your Data Safe
Looking to protect your data, personal data is a valuable asset and cybersecurity has never been more important. Keep safe. Learn more.
Company
The Tech Lounge Retires Lo-Call Number to Cut Caller’s Costs
Professional IT support and strategy experts, The Tech Lounge Limited, are pleased to Retires Lo-Call Number to Cut Caller’s Costs.
CMS
A Short Guide to Content Management Systems
A Content Management System (CMS) allows you to take control of the content and material on your website. Here is a short Guide...
Communications
Constantly Getting Signed Out Of Skype?
We received several calls last week from clients using Microsoft’s Skype service, that they Constantly Getting Signed Out Of Skype automatically.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been going viral on social media channels. Well, here are the ones you really want to see.
Business
Email Disclaimers
How do you really want to finish a conversation? Do you have a disclaimer at the end of your email? You know the kind of thing I mean.
How to reclaim your disk space with Disk Cleanup
How to reclaim your disk space with Disk Cleanup? Free up space and improve your PC’s performance by removing unnecessary files...
How To Change The iPhone Text Size
Need to change the text size on your new iPhone. Here's how you can do just that. It's not as hard as you might think. See what your typing.
Do I really need a UPS?
What is a UPS? and do you need one? If you suffer power outages or have sensitive equipment, you might want to think about it. Learn more.
Not everything is what it appears
We would like to confirm that this company “PC Tech Lounge” is in no way affiliated or connected with us here at The Tech Lounge. Know more
Improving Security & Keeping you informed
We have today implemented a new SMS notification system to improve the security of our Web & Email hosting plans. We'll keep you informed..
Evernote Network Hacked
Evernote hacked: Evernote’s Operations and security team has discovered and blocked suspicious activity on the Evernote network. Learn more.