Category Archives: Windows
Wight Computers launch new fit for business ‘audIT’
Newport based Wight Computers are reminding all businesses, small to large, to be mindful of Microsoft’s withdrawal of extended support in January next year for their Windows 7 operating system which some 43% of computer users in the UK are…
One year to go until end of support for Windows 7
The countdown has begun! Today marks one year to the day when support for Windows 7 will end, on 14th January 2020. What’s the big deal? All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7. After 14th January…
Is your business Cyber Aware?
Taken from the June 2017 issue of the Island Business magazine. Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats to any business. Did you know one in four businesses reported a cyber-breach or attack in the past 12 months? We all…
Advice following global WannaCrypt ransomware incident
This weekend a large cyber attack called WannaCrypt hit thousands of systems worldwide. It takes advantage of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and if infected encrypts all your files, holding them to ransom. Almost all versions of Windows affected It is…
Windows Vista now End of Life
Yesterday, April 11th 2017, marked the end of updates and support for the Windows Vista Operating System. This means there will be no more security patches, bug fixes or technical help available from Microsoft. Security Risks If you are still…
Windows update causing Internet connectivity issues
An update released for Windows 10 last week (KB3201845) is causing Internet connectivity issues (DHCP) for some consumers. Whilst we await an official fix from Microsoft, there are several ways to resolve the problem and get yourself back online quickly.…
Discounts for charities on all our services & software
Wight Computers Ltd are committed to supporting local charities and non-profit organisations by offering discounts on all our IT services. We appreciate the work you do!
Windows 10 is here!
Today is the day we welcome the latest version of Microsoft’s Operating System: Windows 10, and the return of the start menu. Best version of Windows yet It’s set to be the best version of Windows yet, we have been…