Today’s engineers and engineering firms routinely test the limits of computer networks and software. Engineering firms rely on robust information technology to operate at maximum efficiency. IT-Pro Support’s Managed IT Solutions for Engineering Firms provide the hands-on support they need to optimise these technologies and deliver a solid return on their investment. We are familiar […]
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How to create an out of office reply in Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook has a feature known as Automatic Replies (out of office). This feature enables a user to have e-mail automatically responded to when out of the office. You can find this feature under the File tab in Microsoft Outlook. Unfortunately, this feature requires your e-mail server to be running on Microsoft Exchange to work. If your […]
Botond Osvath joins the IT-Pro team
We’re happy to have Botond join us here at IT-Pro. He joined us in mid May and has already become a crucial part of the growing IT-Pro family. Botond has a deep understanding of web technologies and specialises in C# MVC. He will be working closely with our MD (David) to help bring our clients ideas […]
We have recently donated a number of Raspberry Pi micro computers to Ysgol y Gwernant in our home town of Llangollen.
The Raspberry Pi donation is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting and training up the next generation of computer programmers locally. The idea is to help build students’ knowledge and skills, and inspire them into a STEM career. As we live in a more digitised world, computer coding is becoming more important for kids […]
New office at The Fort Business Centre – Oswestry
In order to provide faster response times to our clients in Oswestry & Shropshire we have secured a new satellite office at the Fort Business Centre in Oswestry. From this new location we will be offering all of the same managed IT services with the same excellent customer service that we do from our Llangollen […]
IT Support – The Frequently Asked Questions
With many businesses turning to managed IT service providers for professional IT support, we’re often asked similar questions by those considering our services. So we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions about managed IT support to give you the answers you need. What does a managed IT support provider do? An IT support […]
Apprentice Software Developer
Software Development is one of the most creative fields in the tech industry, being the driving force behind communication and interaction between companies and their customers. If you are looking for a career in Software Development, then this could be an opportunity for you. We are thrilled to be recruiting for an Apprentice Software Developer […]
5 Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance When Working From Home
We are always looking to find the right work-life balance. For those of us working from home, it is actually harder than it might seem. Working in our living space starts to blur the lines between our personal and work lives. So to help we have put together a few tips you can follow to […]
How To Spot A Tech Scam Before You Get Stung
If your computer had a virus, you’d want to know about it ASAP, right? Before your important files become corrupted, you lose your photos and your digital life is essentially destroyed. Even thinking about it is terrifying. Tech scammers know we’d be lost without our computers, and that we don’t always know what’s going on […]
4 Important Reasons to Use Anti-Spam Filtering in your Business
Remember when spam was obvious, and unless you desperately needed a special blue pill, it was easy to identify and ignore? Those were the days! The impact on your business would have been minimal, as spam was more an annoyance than anything else. Unfortunately, spam has matured into an aggressive threat, marked by sophisticated attacks […]
Cloud Storage or Local Server – The Best of Both
Cloud computing is the biggest buzzword in business today, and for good reason too. The cloud provides many a new-found freedom to do and achieve more than ever before. Greater collaboration, unlocking work possibilities in new locations and often reducing costs provides a healthy boost for many companies. Every business is unique however, and cloud […]
5 Ways to Love Your Laptop (and Make It Last Longer)
Laptop computers are one of the most fragile pieces of tech you’ll ever buy, but they also receive the roughest treatment. Extend your laptop’s life with these five easy tips. Avoid sharp movements during use: While some newer laptops have an SSD drive with no moving parts, many laptops still have mechanical drives which work […]
7 Benefits of Cloud Computing for Accountants
The public cloud services market has grown dramatically, and, according to Gartner, migrating to the cloud is a top priority for a third of companies. Analysts predicted the market would reach $266 billion in 2020. Accountants enjoy cloud computing, too. This article rounds up the advantages of available cloud services. Cloud computing can help accountants: […]
Outsourced Help Desk for Accountants
Accountants are experts at surviving the “busy season.” Tax accountants, for instance, are slammed as annual deadlines draw near. There are slow times, too, but during crazy times, the last thing an accountant wants is essential tech going down. A broken computer or server downtime can be devastating. Say it’s a few days before a […]
Setting Your Scholar Up for Online Learning
Schools around the world have closed their doors during the COVID-19 crisis, students from nursery through to high school are being asked to learn online. It’s a change for everyone, but having the right technology in place can help with the transition. Your student may have been using the Microsoft Office suite of software at […]
Website Hosting With A Personal Touch
We have actually been hosting websites longer than we’ve been building them. We’re well versed in the technology and have painstakingly spent the last 17 years perfecting our server configurations in order to provide those with a CMS platform the best possible experience. No matter if you are using WordPress, Joomla or any other content […]
Christmas 2020
IT-Pro Holiday Opening Hours 2020 Our office and workshop closes for Christmas Holiday on Wednesday 23rd December at 1pm and will reopen on Monday 4th January at 9am. For customers who have a support contract and require help during this time please phone the office number (01978 869 182) as normal. Don’t forget to leave […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF BACKUP AND DISASTER RECOVERY FOR SECURITY
Are you an SME and want to eliminate your IT headache? We are experts in IT consultancy, offering services including: Business computer support application selection security assessments Bespoke software design and development You can consider IT-Pro your outsourced IT department with in-house commitment so you can focus on moving your business forwards. Want worry-free IT? […]
Smart devices in the workplace. A new risk?
It doesn’t seem that long ago since Amazon Alexa was considered brand new tech but the reality is Alexa is now 6 years old (original release November 2014). Since then smart devices have increased in popularity and have even entered the workplace. This article will help outline some of the risks posed by smart devices […]
Shopping for a New Computer?
It’s a decision that comes with equal doses of excitement and overwhelm: getting a new computer! Unlike popping out to the shops for a new toaster, choosing the right computer comes with so many questions, most of which are usually asked in some sort of alien language. Helpful sales people offering RAM as it were […]