http://silvertec.co.uk/blog Providing measurable business improvement through IT systems and managed services Mon, 31 May 2010 16:26:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Until recently, making Skype calls using a mobile device such as an iPhone was only possible over a wifi connection.  Skype has now made a major change to the level of restrictions that were previously imposed, and you are now able to use skype on a 3G connection. The delay in ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/05/31/skype-unlocks-calls-over-3g.php If you have not been stationed under a rock for the past few months you will have been well aware of the latest product to leave the starting blocks at Apple, the iPad. Initial responses from the internet faithful were mixed to say the least, ranging from "what does it do?" ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/05/30/introducing-the-ipad.php Is the volcanic ash grinding EU businesses to a halt? Nope! Well.. not all of them.  Had this occurred 5-10 years ago then it may very well have caused considerable mayhem. But in today's modern society and current technology, working from home or abroad is very much the norm. I'm ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/04/22/volcanic-ash-set-to-grind-eu-businesses-to-a-halt.php Microsoft has launched a piece of software they have branded "Fix It". The software is designed to automatically find and repair common faults. A lot of the functionality already exists in Windows 7 but this technology has now been made for Windows XP, Vista and those running Windows server ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/04/16/is-it-broken-fix-it-with-microsofts-new-software.php Virtulisation is making a huge impact in the economic environment. Company's are using one server for one purpose like just accounting, this is now set to be a thing of the past. Vmware, Citrix, and Microsoft  have quoted figures as high as 80% in energy savings from consolidating multiple servers into ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/04/05/go-green-virtualise.php Spring is in the air and with it usually comes a desire to de-clutter our homes and turf out unwanted items that seem to take up space and are well past the point of adding value. One such company seemingly busy with this activity is Apple, which has reportedly been ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/03/29/spring-cleaning-your-business-apps.php This month you may have noticed a new Icon / pop-up on your computer advising you that there are a selection of web browsers to choose from instead of Internet Explorer. This update was part of a legal agreement with the European Competition Commission. Everyone in Europe who runs Windows XP/Vista/7 ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/03/20/web-browser-choices-offered-by-microsoft-to-eu.php It's been on the books for a while now that the old desktop computer is going to become a thing of the past. Laptops and nettops have become much more sought after in the computer market, and the sales of smart phones continue to rise. With new technologies appearing more ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/03/03/will-desktop-computers-still-be-relevant-3-years-from-now.php http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/02/10/buzz-vs-twitter-vs-facebook.php Living in the digital era many of us are not aware of all the security risks involved with an online civilisation. All our banking, bill payments, work and emails are based on the big wide web. With this in mind, here are some key security tips: Do not use the same password for ... http://silvertec.co.uk/blog/2010/02/10/10-top-security-tips-to-keep-your-data-secure.php