SMART COMPUTERS GIVE A HELPING HAND TO GLOUCESTERSHIRE BASED CHARITY CCP In December 2016, Smart Computers formed a partnership with local charity CCP. Donating time, services and much needed funds to this very worthwhile cause. We’re pleased to say that we have chosen to continue this support throughout 2018. CCP will remain as our charity Read More
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Important information if you’re using Windows 7
Did you know that every Windows product has a lifecycle? The lifecycle begins when a product is released and ends when it’s no longer supported. This is the point in which Microsoft will no longer provide automatic fixes, updates, or online technical assistance. This means that from this date your PC is more at risk from Read More
Which rental laptop is for me?
A Core i3 vs i5 vs i7 When choosing which of our Rental Laptops or Rental Computers is right for you, you have the choice of the following processors: Core i3, Core i5 and a Core i7 But how do you know which option to choose? Firstly, let’s start by explaining what a processor is. Read More
Glossary of Cyber Scam terms
Do you know your Trojan from your Zombie? You may be mistaken in thinking we are talking about the latest Dr Who series, but no, these terms relate to Cyber Scams and awareness. When it comes to cyber security there are a multitude of phrases and acronyms to learn and remember that all mean different things. Smart Read More
Welcome to Nicole
Big welcome In our 22nd year of business, we are continuing to grow here at Smart. Over the past year we have been getting busier and busier and as a result have recently recruited a new starter to strengthen the team. So a BIG welcome goes out to Nicole, our new Accounts and Administration Assistant. Read More
Windows 10 to offer update ‘snoozes’
Ever been in the middle of working on something really important or to a tight deadline and your laptop/computer decides to do a security update that you can’t stop? It can be really annoying and disruptive, but in this age of data theft via unsecure systems, these updates are vital, as important as checking if Read More
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? The General Data Protection Regulation is a regulation that is being implemented in to UK law in May 2018. The European Parliament, European Council and the European Commission are enforcing the regulation to strengthen and unify data protection for individuals. Why is the General Data Protection Regulation Read More
Important information if you are using Windows 10 version 1507
What’s happening to Windows 10 version 1507? From 9th May 2017, Windows 10 devices running version 1507 will no longer receive security and quality updates. The following editions are affected: Home Pro Education Enterprise Since its release in July 2015, Microsoft has released two feature updates that build upon each other, delivering new features and Read More
Techno Jargon Buster
The launch of any new technology seems to bring with it its own diction. A mythical language that only a fraction of the population understand. Who knows their cloud from their hosting? And what is it that they actually do? Luckily our support team here at Smart Computers know the ins and outs of Read More
Windows 10
Windows 10 marks a “new era” for personal computing, Microsoft’s chief executive has said. The software, launched globally on Wednesday, is the company’s attempt to reverse its fortunes in the mobile industry. Windows 10 will be offered as a free upgrade to most consumers. However, companies will have to pay for their version, as will Read More
