Boost Productivity: Create Your Office 365 Business Account
Creating an Office 365 Business account is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance your business’s productivity and collaboration. However there is a lot to learn in the Microsoft Portal. Of course its difficult to know unless you have a little experience Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started that won’t cost a […]
Steps to troubleshoot sound issues in Microsoft Teams
If you’re experiencing sound issues in Microsoft Teams, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem. Here’s a detailed guide to help you get your audio working properly: 1. Check Your Device Settings in Teams Before a Meeting: During a Meeting: 2. Check Windows Sound Settings 3. Update Audio Drivers […]
Performing a cold start on a Windows laptop
How to Cold Start a Windows Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide In the world of computing, there are times when your Windows laptop might freeze or become unresponsive, leaving you with no choice but to perform a cold start. A cold start, also known as a hard reboot or hard reset, forces your laptop to shut […]
Unpacking the Windows 11 KB5043145 Update: A Comprehensive Overview
Microsoft continues to refine and enhance Windows 11 with its latest update, KB5043145, targeting versions 23H2 and 22H2. This update is packed with a variety of improvements and new features designed to boost performance, enhance usability, and resolve persistent issues. Let’s delve into the details of what this update brings to the table. Key […]
Samsung Galaxy Won’t Open Any Apps? Don’t Worry Here’s A Five Second Fix.
Just a quick one for everybody today (23/03/2021). If you are a Samsung Galaxy (any model) user, you may have been struggling for a couple of days and thinking your phone is on the fritz. Well, while we are waiting for Google to put out an official announcement, here’s a fix to get you up and running again.
Remote support, Instant IT support to our clients.
Remote support is a crucial way of getting IT help during this current crisis. However, it’s not new. Support Midlands has been carrying out remote support on computers since 1997. In those days, things were different. There was no internet to speak of, access was through a normal telephone line and speeds, if we were […]
Fake News! – How An Old Scam Has Resurfaced.
Lets look at an old fashioned phishing email. An old, old, phishing scam is the fake email attachment and one we have not seen for a while is the fax! A lot of companies no longer have a fax machine but can receive emails through online fax services through their IP phone systems. This is […]
OneDrive For Business – Add shortcuts to folders
Microsoft OneDrive for Business had a new feature rolled out, finally going live worldwide a few months ago. The new explorer icon with blue brackets shown here denotes a shortcut folder. You can see our other blogs on OneDrive here: From my previous posts on OneDrive, this is a quick summary of how to identify the […]
The Lenovo L340 – An Amazing Laptop For Work or Gaming!
The Lenovo L340 gaming laptop is an entry level gaming laptop that delivers big. At PC Support Midlands Ltd, we know this, so we stand by our number one selling laptop.
Why Using The Same Password Is A Really Bad Idea!
A simple explanation – why you NEVER use the same password twice We’re all useless at passwords and security. Who hasn’t used one password for multiple logins? We all hear the most used password is a variation on the word password!!! People often think that using a variation of their password in different places is […]