If your process for choosing an IT support supplier is purely based on cost then stop reading now and go here. IT support – that is a bit old fashioned! I used to spend my time fixing computer problems, talking to people about technology, running my team of experts and generally providing IT support for …

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When we are not supplying IT support for our clients, one of the things we often do here at Octagon is just explore technology. We like to understand – not only the core products we support but also – you never know when keeping up with the latest tech will help us solve your problem! …

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Robots? Clive did not know for sure but he gave a good answer… A couple of weeks ago we were invited to speak to a Zoom meeting and this was basically a Question and Answer session. After reassuring the group that no question was too silly to ask, just that nobody had been brave enough …

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Most of us use a computer running Microsoft Windows for work – I do – some of us use an Apple Mac or a Chromebook and an even smaller number use a computer not running one of those mainstream operating systems – Linux. Linux has a major advantage when it comes to using it in …

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I have regularly written geek present lists for Christmas and Father’s Day, but I have been amiss when it comes to Mother’s Day – the last one was back in 2019: Embed A Geek Mother’s Day – Ten presents for the Geek in your Mum – Octagon Technology That is going to be fixed now …

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“J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning ever again.” If you feel like that when you start to think about Christmas shopping, then this is the blog post for you. Back for its regular Christmas slot is my list of presents for those geeks in your life, who when …

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Prepare for the fall   The school holidays are almost over and so is summer. With back to school, yellowing leaves, and soon pumpkin spice latte and warmer socks, autumn is coming in tiny steps. I love this time of the year!   It’s also a good time to reflect on your marketing strategy and “lean” into …

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Apple has announce that after 21 years of production, the iPod line will be discontinued. I have loved the iPods I have had – and luckily I got my my latest iPod Touch just a few weeks ago. Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 years – BBC News ‘The spirit lives on’: Apple to …

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Over the last twenty years or more, most governments have gently changed our attitudes and behaviours using nudging. How many people would regard it as OK these days to drink and drive, smoke in front of children, or spit in public? In thirty years’ time I can envisage young people being upset at older people …

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