the techy corner
Computer Consultancy
Practical, plain-English tech help for small businesses — from sorting out slow systems to advice on what to buy next. This area covers the consultancy side of things we do for local companies. Get in touch if you’d like a hand.
Computer Consultancy IT Health Checks
A practical look at what’s slowing a small business down and what to fix first.
Systems Advice
Plain-English guidance on software, hardware and setup choices.
Ongoing Support
Help on hand for when something needs sorting out.
what we can help with
Areas We Work In
Virtualization
Setting up and managing virtual machines so you can run multiple systems on one box, safely and efficiently.
Cloud
Moving files, backups and services to the cloud, and helping you understand what’s actually happening up there.
Automation
Scripting away the repetitive stuff — backups, updates, monitoring — so things happen on their own.
we’ll sort it out
Log a Support Call
Having a computer problem? Log the details below and we’ll get back to you.
good to know
Knowledge Base
My computer is running slowly — what can I check first?
Restart it, close any programs or browser tabs you are not using, and check how much free disk space you have. If it is still slow after that, get in touch and we will take a closer look.
How often should I back up my files?
For most home setups, an automatic daily or weekly backup to an external drive or cloud service is a good baseline. We can help set up automatic backups so you do not have to think about it.
What is the difference between the cloud and a backup?
The cloud is just storage that lives on someone else’s computer, accessible over the internet. A backup is a copy of your files kept somewhere separate in case the original is lost. Cloud storage can be part of a backup strategy, but syncing alone is not the same as backing up.
Can you help set up a new printer, router or smart device?
Yes — general home network and device setup is something we help with regularly. Log a support call with a few details and we will get back to you.
Do you offer ongoing support, or just one-off fixes?
Both. Some people just need a one-off fix, others prefer an ongoing arrangement where we keep an eye on things. Let us know what suits you.