Over time, your Outlook mailbox can fill up with unwanted emails, especially in the Deleted Items and Junk Email folders. When these folders aren’t cleared regularly, they can use up valuable storage space and even stop new mail from coming … Read More
Author Archives: Rob Lucas
Windows 10 End of Support – Your Last Chance!
The clock is ticking — Windows 10 officially reaches End of Support on 14th October 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, feature improvements, or technical support for Windows 10 systems. What This Means for You … Read More
Building GDPR Compliance into Your IT Systems: How RLS Computer Services Helps Protect Your Business
At RLS Computer Services, we understand that data protection is not just a legal obligation – it’s also a matter of trust between your organisation and the people you serve. Whether you are a local authority, a parish council, or … Read More
Patch & Update Procedure
As part of our managed services we apply updates, upgrades, patches and maintenance to our clients devices on a specified date and time of the week. This is so we can keep to tight schedule on workloads and all devices are … Read More
Important – Hosted Exchange
After 15 successful years of service, Microsoft has announced the end of support for the current version of Hosted Exchange in October 2025. This important milestone means we’ll be retiring the related services on 1st October 2025. To help you … Read More
Mobile Phone Snatch Theft: What’s Happening and How to Protect Yourself
Snatch theft of mobile phones is rising sharply across the UK, with incidents now at a 20-year high. According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, an estimated 78,000 people had their phone or bag snatched in the year … Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to USB Ports: How Colour Coding Makes Identifying Transfer Speeds Easy
In today’s digital age, USB ports are everywhere — from your desktop PC and laptop to printers, smart TVs, games consoles, and even some wall sockets. Despite being a part of everyday technology, many people aren’t aware of what the … Read More
Helping Councils Embrace Hybrid Meetings – A Smarter, More Inclusive Future
The UK Government has confirmed plans to modernise council meetings by enabling remote attendance and proxy voting. While in-person meetings will still be the foundation, the aim is to make participation more flexible and inclusive—especially for those with health issues, … Read More
The Ultimate Home Wi-Fi Solution: Why a Distributed Wireless Network is the Answer
In today’s connected world, a strong and reliable Wi-Fi network is essential for every household. From streaming movies and gaming to working from home and smart home devices, our dependence on Wi-Fi is greater than ever. But what do you … Read More
The Countdown Begins: Windows 10 Support Fading, Windows 11 Emerges as the New Frontier!
Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 10 has been a cornerstone of computing since its release in 2015. Its intuitive interface, robust security features, and regular updates have endeared it to users worldwide. But all good things must come to an end … Read More