Time is running out to upgrade for free Windows 10 arrived on July 29th 2015. Reception has generally been very good and certainly more positive than for the release of Windows 8. To encourage adoption, Microsoft have been offering a free upgrade to users with devices running Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. he free upgrade period ends on 29th July … Read More
Cryptolocker – Infection removal updated
The nasty Ransom-ware virus know as CryptoWall / CryptoLocker has just updated to version 4.0. You can protect your PC from this destructive virus by following the steps below. We have advised all our clients to do this and have posted the guide below to help others. Step 1. The first thing is to see if you already have CryptoProtect … Read More
New staff member – Yasmin Bryant
Yasmin Bryant has joined Optima Systems as an Office Administrator. She will be the friendly voice on the end of the phone. She will ensure you are put through to the right person and failing that will take a message and ensure someone calls you back. She will also keep us topped up with coffee so we are awake when … Read More
Our Experience Moving to Microsoft Office 365
During last month Optima Systems moved away from our locally installed Exchange Server and migrated to Microsoft Office 365. We went for the full version which gave us not only “Hosted Exchange” but also the newest version of Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.). So when Office 2016 was released a couple of weeks ago we were able to download and … Read More
Optima sponsors Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
Optima Systems is sponsoring the Gatwick Diamond Business Award for “The Digital Marketing Business of the Year”. We are very excited about sponsoring this Award and look forward to meeting the entrants. In this category, we are not only looking for examples of Creative Design and Campaigns but also how the Client felt once it was all complete. Good luck … Read More
To SSD or not to SSD
What exactly is an SSD? SSD stands for a “Solid State Drive” – it’s the same technology as found in an iPod or USB memory stick, it allows very fast boot-up as the disk doesn’t spin and programs load almost instantly. It’s light and durable but most importantly it’s blazingly fast. In fact in some cases up to 12 times … Read More
Cryptolocker – Infection removal
What is CryptoLocker? CryptoLocker is what is known as ‘ransomeware’. Basically this means that it infects a computer and restricts access to it in someway. They often also constantly harasses the user with annoyances such as popups. The aim of the software is to make the user pay a ransom to the operators of the malware to remove the restrictions. … Read More
Windows Server 2003 end of life
What are the options moving forward? If you have not already arranged to replace your existing server running Windows Server 2003 then it is imperative that you start now. On the 14th July 2015 Microsoft will stop supplying security updates for Windows Server 2003, in the same way they did for XP. This will mean your server is more open … Read More
Is Your Network Ready for the Christmas Break?
There are a couple of things that are worth noting if you are closing down over the Festive period: If you are in a Shared building could the power be turned off at any time and if so would this affect your Servers? If so it might be worth switching off your servers and restarting them when you return. Please … Read More