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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...
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Pi Day
Saturday 14th March 2015 will be a very special Pi Day. One that only comes along once every 100 years! This year, not only does the month and day of the date (3/14) correspond to the digits in the...
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Chrome Plugin Problems
Had trouble viewing content in Chrome after the version 42 release? As a developer I don’t always use chrome’s PepperFlash player. Today (16/04/2015) I came in to find that an application that was left...
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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...
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WordPress XSS Vulnerability
A couple of days ago a major vulnerability was discovered in some of the most popular plugins for WordPress. WordPress is the World’s most popular content management systems for websites. According to...
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Optima sponsors Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
Optima Systems Ltd 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...
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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...
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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...
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Swed APL 2015
Wednesday 11th November (just over a month away!) will see the annual meeting of Swedish APL users. It’s being held at the famous Turning Torso building in Malmö. So far there are several presentations...
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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...
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Windows 10 free upgrade ends on 29th July 2016
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...
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Windows PC in a Stick
The ultimate in PC portability If you are someone who gives training or demos to either existing or potential clients have a look at this neat bit of kit. This is basically a complete PC in a stick. It...
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Tech Roundup 22nd Jan 2016
Jan 20: Is big data a big failure? Comment from Sam, story via Techradar. Jan 21: Chrome soon to be even faster (for SSL) Comment from Jay, story via Techradar. Jan 22: Problems installing Windows 10?...
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Tech Roundup 29th Jan 2016
Jan 25: Microsoft is working hard on Edge browser – and wants your feedback Microsoft is working hard on Edge browser – and wants your feedback https://t.co/nAPP1sqFQ8 — Optima Systems...
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Geek Problem of the Week: Creating Logical Search Vectors
We are all well aware of the power of manipulating logical vectors. However, those happy-go-lucky users out there just keep pushing the boundaries (and their luck). Some time back, we were presented...
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Can Windows Defender be trusted to look after your PC security?
Microsoft seem to be (finally) getting serious about providing antivirus and anti-spyware protection after a number of false starts. But is the new version of Windows Defender another of these or is it...
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How do you merge Google Calendars?
How I learnt to merge google calendars As a regular user (and I’m not afraid to say a fan of) Google Calendar, I thought that I knew a lot about what features it could offer. I was wrong. It seemed...
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Tech Roundup 5th February 2016
Feb 3: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update https://t.co/v0y1onKLzZ — Optima Systems...
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Geek Problem of the Week: The Skirting Board Problem
The object of this weeks Geek of the Week is to find the best way to cut the boards as purchased into lengths of skirting so that joins in the skirting are avoided when fitted to the walls. For...
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SwedAPL 2016 – Copenhagen
SwedAPL meets for its third outing on 1st April 2016 at SimCorp’s offices in Copenhagen. This time the subject is Concurrency in APL and it should be a fascinating day. The day will consist of talks,...
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