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IT that supports a hybrid workforce
Enabling your workforce to work from home at least some of the time is becoming commonplace for many businesses. Since the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 it became clear that many employees can work effectively without being in the office. It’s important to have the right...
Help! I can’t print
A day doesn’t go by at WestSpring HQ where we don’t have a call in about a printer issue. With the advances in technology, it seems that printers have been slightly left behind. Whilst usually we would visit our clients onsite to fix any printer...
Help! My computer’s running slow
There’s nothing more frustrating than when your computer or laptop isn’t working at the speed you require. You’ve got a dozen tasks on your to-do list and you need your IT to be facilitating you, not hindering you. Here’s a few things you can try:...
Providing Unlimited IT Support Nationwide
When WestSpring began over 5 years ago we always knew that we’d make roots in Bristol, but the plan was never to stop there. In fact, we support a number of clients beyond the Southwest including in London and the Midlands. It doesn’t matter the...
UK Cyber Security Survey exposes most commonly used passwords
What do Ashley, Liverpool, Blink182 and Superman all have in common? No this isn’t the set up for a joke. These are some of the most commonly used passwords as per a recent survey. The National Cyber Security Centre or NCSC have published their...
Your Cloud data needs protection too!
Popular business solutions like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (previously G Suite), are often referred to as Software-as-a-Service or SaaS. These solutions are integral for business operations and as a result contain a lot of business data....
Choosing the right devices for your business
Ensuring your team has the tools to work effectively is key in achieving high productivity in the workplace. Having slow or outdated machines can really hinder employees’ performance. In this post we discuss when you should be replacing your...
Microsoft Loop – supporting a hybrid work model
A hybrid working model is here to stay for many businesses, so it’s no surprise that tech giants like Microsoft are creating solutions, such as Microsoft Loop, to improve productivity whilst at home. (If they haven’t already done so with Microsoft...
Top tips to stay safe online over the festive period
It’s that time again, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping deals have already started. What used to be just one day, or one weekend seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. What once saw people rushing to the shops to grab a tv for...
Could you be our 2022 Charity of the Year?
As you may know this year we’ve held a number of fundraising activities to support our charity of the year and help us hit our £15,000 pledge. We chose Home-Start Bristol as our 2021 Charity and now we’re on the lookout for our next one – could it...
DON’T PANIC – Common scam tactics to look out for
If you live in the UK you will be well aware of the recent panic buying at petrol stations (or the toilet roll panic of lockdown #1). Despite being reassured that there isn’t a fuel shortage just a shortage in lorry drivers, many people were found...