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Smart Computers has officially been serving the county and the surrounding areas with its bespoke IT solutions for an incredible 25 years this March. With a staggering 75,000+ computers repaired and 100,000+ computers, laptops and projectors rented out since 1996, Smart Computers has been providing a reliable IT service to a loyal customer base of Read More

At Smart Computers, we provide number of training facilities (hotels, conference suites etc), training companies and delegates themselves with a range of IT equipment to support short term training needs. If you are running or hosting a training course, it is likely that if IT equipment is required you won’t have all the necessary equipment Read More

Calling all UK Festival organisers! Summer has officially started, which means the festival season you have meticulously been planning for has too! And what amazing weather to kick it all off. We know that organising a festival requires a lot of preparation, planning and resources – including equipment – that’s where our IT rental service Read More

We shine our spotlight on Tim Potts, Smart Computers’ Founder and Sales Director. He shares with us his journey over the past 25 years. ‘The business started out as solely IT rentals which became very successful; doubling in size every year for three years. When Will Rendell joined in 1998, we branched out into Sales, Read More

Running an exhibition or trade show? So, you’re running an exhibition or a trade show and want to generate more engaging and inspiring interactions.  Both types of event are great for networking, displaying your latest products and services, and attracting new business. However, trade show stands and exhibitions can look unattractive and plain without the Read More

Stanbridge Accountancy is a Gloucestershire based firm of accountants; we have been providing IT solutions to the team since 2014. Duncan Woodger, owner of Stanbridge Accountancy said: “I knew Will and Tim at Smart from a previous role, so found it the logical step to take when looking for IT solutions for my new business Read More

Taking a stand at a tradeshow or exhibition is a significant investment in terms of both time and money, so it’s important to ensure you put a lot of effort into planning and preparation. This includes how the stand will look, how you will interact with visitors and how you will make those interactions work Read More

Free website hosting vs Paid for hosting. What’s the difference? Free web hosting plans appear to be highly attractive when publishing websites. However, it’s wise to understand the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision on which option to choose. So, what is Free Web Hosting? Free web hosting provides a virtual Read More

In the early days of starting a business, money is always tight. This can make it difficult to source the equipment and resources you need to get your operation off the ground, including efficient laptop or desktop fulfilment to enable you to go about your work. Some businesses are looking for computer equipment for the Read More

  Our charity of the year, CCP, have rebranded! On 4th July, our charity of the year, CCP rebranded. The charity were formerly known as County Community Projects, often referred to as CCP for short. Although still referred to as CCP, the name behind the letters has changed to ‘Caring for Communities and People’. The rebrand also Read More

University finals are over and the extra curricular crash courses are underway! IT equipment can be difficult for Universities to supply for summer programmes, especially if students typically supply their own for most of the year and the summer students don’t. Second hand laptops are an option, however you may not be able to get Read More

Windows 10: A guide to the latest update (version 1903) Release date: May 21, 2019 Note the May 2019 Update is on a phased rollout, so you may not have received it yet. When shutting down your PC over the last couple of days, you may have been asked to update and shut down. That’s because Read More

Do you, or are you planning on working from home? Here’s what you need to know Many businesses and industries are becoming a lot more accepting of remote working. If working from home is an option for you, here are our top tips for ensuring optimum efficiency. 1. Invest in the right home office equipment Read More

If you are a Windows user, you may be affected. A dangerous new remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in the WinRAR software. This vulnerability is affecting hundreds of millions of users worldwide. WinRAR is a popular Windows compression application that has around 500 million users. The vulnerability is affecting all versions of the Read More

Free public Wi-Fi is so convenient, but have you ever thought about how it can compromise your security? In this article we show you how you can reduce the risks you face when using your laptop, smartphone, or tablet when you are out and about.  We’ve all been there, stuck without a data connection when Read More

Don’t be lost with insufficient data backup Did you know that Microsoft does not back up and recover your Office 365 emails or files as standard? And that instead you need a backup solution! This includes: Emails Attachments Contacts Calendars OneDrive accounts Sharepoint document libraries. Without a backup solution, once your emails or files are Read More

Smart’s top tips! Meetings are an essential part of any business and are important for effective communication with colleagues, teams, and stakeholders. The issue with meetings is if you’re not careful, they can be a bit dull. We all know the drill, hour-long meetings with bucket loads of information being thrown at you that can Read More

Ethernet, what is it and why could you benefit from using it in your home office? Crazy to think that we are nearing a year of home working! A concept that most businesses hadn’t previously considered pre-covid. Many companies have seen the benefits that working from home can bring. Less time wasted in meetings, less Read More

“I would have no hesitation in recommending Smart Computers” Transport and Logistics company – Driver Hire required a projector at short notice. They found the Smart Rental Service by doing an online search. Neville Thomson of Driver Hire had this to say about Smart and the service he received: “I was very impressed by the Read More

Bring memories to life with a projector on your wedding day! With the wedding season upon us there are a million and one things to be considering and projector hire is probably the last thing on your mind! However, here at Smart Computers, as well as renting out laptops, Apple Macs, iPads and computers for Read More

As you may have read in our previous articles, renting a laptop has many advantages over buying – especially for businesses who need to scale up and/or down their IT requirements regularly; or for companies who need a large number of machines in one go, would rather spread the cost and have peace of mind Read More

Why rent a laptop? When it comes to buying a new laptop most people and businesses dread the upfront financial outlay of a new machine and are more than aware that from the moment they have made the purchase, technology will be moving on. Choosing the right laptop with the most amount of memory, battery Read More

Hiring a projector from Smart Computers Do you have any up and coming training days planned? Perhaps you want to get the team up to speed with the new General Data Protection Regulations. Or you want to update your teams on Quarter 1 results… Whether you want to: make a standout presentation, ensure that your Read More

Meltdown and Spectre. Not James Bond films, but real life cyber security threats. Here’s the lowdown. News broke earlier this week that the discovery of gaps in security that stem from central processing units (chips/microchips), allow privately stored data in computers and networks to be hacked. These security gaps affect nearly all computers worldwide (along Read More