As a fellow business based in AMP House, we wanted to introduce SysFix IT Support – your local, award-winning IT partner. We provide comprehensive IT solutions to help businesses like yours stay secure, efficient, and ahead of the curve.

London, 20th August 2024 – SysFix IT Support is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the esteemed "Best Business and Community IT Support Provider 2024" award. This recognition underscores the company's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional IT services to businesses and communities across the UK.

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

Sunday 10th November 2024

Last night, we had the privilege of attending Imagine Nation, an extraordinary festival-themed event hosted by Giacom at London's Southbank. This unique gathering was more than just an industry event—it was a heartfelt celebration of the incredible work done by IT support providers like ourselves. Here's a recap of the highlights that made Imagine Nation an unforgettable experience.

Your computer is like any other machine; it needs regular maintenance to stay in top shape. Just as you wouldn't ignore the check-up light in your car, overlooking routine computer check-ups can lead to performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and even hardware failure.

In the rapidly evolving field of information technology, staying ahead requires continuous learning and acquiring new IT skills. One of the most effective ways to demonstrate expertise and advance your career is through certifications. This guide will cover the most valuable IT certifications for 2024 in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and data science. We'll also discuss the benefits of each certification and potential career paths.

In today's digital age, the temptation to tackle PC repairs on your own is more enticing than ever. With countless online tutorials and forums offering guidance, it's easy to believe that anyone can handle the complexities of PC repair. 

This article explores how these events have affected Croydon businesses, with a particular focus on the role of IT support in helping them navigate these challenging times.

In the vibrant and fast-paced city of London, the functionality of your computer plays a crucial role in both your professional and personal life. An outdated or malfunctioning computer can significantly affect your mental health by adding stress and reducing productivity.

Croydon, situated in South London, has seen a steady increase in its population, which now stands at around 395,000 residents as of 2024. This growth is consistent with trends observed across London and the broader UK, driven by both natural population growth and immigration (Office for National Statistics) (Croydon Observatory). 

June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal event in World War II that signified the beginning of the end of the conflict. As we commemorate this historic milestone, it is worth reflecting not only on the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated but also on the technological advancements that played a crucial role in the success of the operation. The progress from the technology of 1944 to the cutting-edge innovations of today is nothing short of extraordinary, showcasing human ingenuity and the relentless drive to improve.

We have some exciting news to share on our blog today! SysFix IT Support LTD, a trusted provider of innovative IT Support Services, has recently been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Teenagers are often unfairly criticised by society, facing stereotypes and blame. However, 16-year-old Roberta "Bobbi" Sancha from No 1 (Brighton) Detachment, Delta Company, Sussex Army Cadet Force, is set to challenge these misconceptions.

SysFix IT Support have partnered with the Defence Discount Service to offer a 20% discount for members of the armed forces and their veterans.

SysFix IT Support are committed to supporting the Armed Forces, their veterans and in particular, the young people involved with the Army Cadet Force. 

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, technology acts not just as a facilitator but as a critical backbone that supports operations, growth, and innovation. As enterprises evolve, the complexity of managing and maintaining their IT infrastructure escalates, making it imperative to ensure uninterrupted tech support.Enter a 2 sentence intro.

Emergency IT Support is a service dedicated to providing swift resolutions to business critical IT incidents. This priority business service provides support and assistance with virus outbreaks, ransomware attacks, server outages, network connectivity and data loss. Most issues are dealt with remotely due to speed however on-site support is also often available.

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The tech world is buzzing with the latest announcement from Microsoft – the introduction of Windows Server 2025. This new iteration of the server operating system is packed with features aimed at enhancing security, performance, and flexibility, making it a compelling update for IT professionals and organizations worldwide.

The most immediate benefit of SEO is enhanced visibility. Search engines serve millions of users per day, each looking for answers to their questions or solutions to their problems. By optimising for these search engines, businesses can increase the likelihood of their target audience finding them.

Remote IT support offers several environmental benefits when compared to sending an engineer on-site. These advantages align with the growing need for eco-conscious practices in business operations. Here are five key reasons why remote IT support is more environmentally friendly.

Unfortunately, they merged with another IT company. If you're still looking to work with a small independent IT company in London, SysFix IT Support can help. 

A comprehensive list of WEEE recycling services in East Sussex. Recycle your old electronics items and prevent them going to landfill.

Outlook security manager is a component found in older versions of Microsoft Office, specifically, Outlook 2003. It can also be found in other versions of Outlook. It is a programming tool that was designed to control Outlook security from within the software itself as an add-in.

What is Managed Antivirus?

We explain how to clean a dusty computer and why it's important to do so. 

SysFix IT Support receives hundreds of IT support Issues each week yet the majority of them are old favourites. Despite advances in technology over the years, some probles reoccure time after time. Here's our top 10 IT tech support issues logged over the years. 

The cost of IT support for a small business in the UK varies. The average price per hour for remote IT Support in the UK is around £85 per hour remotely. However, prices range from £60-120 depending on where you live, with London prices being higher. On-Site support, where an IT specialist will visit you in your business, on average is around £95 per hour plus a call-out fee, but again, prices vary, especially within the capital.

An IT Support Contract is an agreement between you (the client) and a managed service provider (MSP). An MSP provides technical support or other IT related services such as cloud data backup for an agreed monthly fee. 

Most IT support companies will charge for a set amount of support hours which will be depleted as your IT issues are logged and resolved. SysFix IT Support Ltd provides unlimited IT support for a fixed monthly fee. Taking the advice of an IT professional as either a new start-up business or as a well-established company can save you lots of headaches and ill-advised purchases.

We're offering a Free 20 Minute IT chat to discuss any issues you're experiencing in your business or projects that you may be thinking about.

We have experience in Windows, Server, Cloud Solutions, Apple Mac, Cyber Security, Antispam solutions, Voice Over IP, Website Hosting, site maintenance and Design, Email Hosting, SEO and online marketing, and secure cloud data backup.

Depending on interest, we may run this every Thursday.

1st available date THURSDAY 25th February and then each Thursday between 10am to 1pm 

In this guide, you'll learn how to keep your IT systems and online services secure by using complex passwords. Too many people save their passwords in a spreadsheet or worse still, write down their passwords on notes stuck to their desks.

Laptop computers are becoming smaller, lighter, and more powerful, all of which contribute to increased heat generation. As technology advances, laptops are becoming smaller in size. The demands of users however stay pretty constant. Everyone demands the best for the cheapest possible price. There are however a few ways that we can show you to help prevent laptops from becoming too hot.

With the introduction of GDPR laws and an ever-increasing trend for online services, protecting our data is becoming more important. Cybercriminals know that gaining entry into a business's IT systems can provide a huge bounty. Whether through illegal activity such as credit card fraud or selling stolen data, cybercrime is extremely lucrative yet damaging for those targeted. Learn the basics on how to protect your business from cyber crime.

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When you purchase an OVH dedicated server and select to install ESXi, you'll receive a temporary password. What they fail to mention is that the password you're sent expires after around 30 days. OVH is unable to reset the password and does not have a record of it. Their response is to reinstall the ESXi server and copy off any data from your ESXi hosts beforehand. Obviously, this is a very poor response from OVH and there was no way in the world we were about to perform a full reinstallation.

We ran into an issue recently with transferring files between a server and a workstation. They were connected via openVPN client and a pfsense router running OpenVPN server. We found that when pinging the pfsense from the connected client, pings worked fine. The main issue came however when we attempted to copy a file from the server to the client. 

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