Category Archives: Windows
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 – Go back to Windows 7
Windows 10 is now being pushed out as a recommended Windows update to anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. For most, the upgrade goes quite smoothly, but many are finding problems with drivers not being available for some older…
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…
How to get your free copy of Windows 10
Have you spotted a new icon on your computer this morning? A recent Windows Update has added a new icon in the notification tray of computers running Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 offering to reserve a free copy of Windows…
The Risky Business of Outdated Technology
Many small and mid-sized businesses – indeed, businesses of all sizes – feel that spending to keep technology up-to-date is a waste of resources because technology changes so frequently. These businesses don’t realise that keeping technology up-to-date is actually a…