December is a prime time for tech enthusiasts and businesses alike, with holiday shopping, year-end upgrades, and the latest innovations shaping the landscape. Here’s a look at key insights on renting tech equipment, and practical tips for the season. 1. Renting Tech: Smart Choices for Events and OfficesAs budgets tighten during the holiday season, renting Read More
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Emerging Software Trends Shaping the Future of IT
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of software trends is crucial for businesses and consumers alike. Smart Computers is dedicated to providing innovative IT solutions that empower our clients to thrive in a digital world. Understanding current trends in software not only helps organisations optimise their operations but also ensures that they remain Read More
Renting for Businesses and Self-Employed
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, flexibility and efficiency are key. One trend that’s gained significant momentum is the shift towards renting rather than owning assets. From cars and homes to mobile phones and tools, renting has become a popular choice for many individuals, self-employed and large or small businesses. Why Rent? Short-Term Laptop Rental Read More
What does a computer virus actually do?
No doubt you’ve heard of a computer virus, you may have been on the unfortunate end of one or know someone who has, but what is it and how can you prevent your PC from getting one? We’ve pulled together a useful summary with some hints and tips to help you out… What is a Read More
Tech Rental Myths Debunked: The Truth About Renting Your Tech
Tech rental has become increasingly popular for businesses and individuals alike. However, there are still many misconceptions surrounding this flexible option. Let’s dispel some of the most common myths and shed light on the real benefits of tech rentals. Myth 1: Renting Tech is More Expensive Than Buying Reality: This is often not the case. Read More
What to do when your Laptop breaks?
Having a broken laptop can be a genuinely stressful time, particularly if you have a lot of professional or personal data or images on there. When adding the cost of repairing or replacing it on top, it’s natural to feel a genuine sense of loss. However, before you lose all hope, it’s worth knowing that Read More
Spilt liquid on your laptop? Act now with these steps
What to do if you spill liquid on your laptop Working from home can bring with it additional complications and risks that you perhaps wouldn’t experience in an office environment. Couple that with children being home-schooled and using your tech more than usual – accidents like spillages are more likely to occur (we talk from Read More
How small businesses can bridge the tech skills gap
We all know how quickly the world of technology moves. It can be a minefield and feel impossible to keep up with all the changes and stay on top of the game to make sure you are getting the most out of IT for your business. It’s widely reported that there is a skills gap Read More
Renting – the future for businesses
Renting – the future for businesses Nowadays renting is the norm. The preferred option for many people and businesses over making expensive purchases. Property, mobile phones, cars, tools – the costly commodities that you just don’t want to commit to having…forever! UK economic uncertainty is a top priority for many businesses and protecting the balance Read More
USB memory sticks in business
Whose memory stick is it anyway? USB use poses a unique problem. Most are personal property and contain personal data yet have found their way into daily use in just about every organisation, despite the fact that many can carry malware infections, they can be easily lost or stolen and putting data of any kind 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
Your business has been infected by Ransomware, now what?
Ransomware: it’s scary, it’s growing fast, its big business and no business or employee is immune from a potential attack. In a nut shell, ransomware drops an encrypted wall between a business and the internal data and applications that the business needs to operate. But these attacks can be far more serious than simply the Read More
