Author Archives: Rob Lucas

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for Businesses

As the number of reported cases of the virus increases, organisations are worrying about their work force and business continuity. This article is advice and practical steps you can take in your business on how you can best work and … Read More

Admin Roles on Social Media

There has been a recent post about an alleged local sex offender and want to point out that although this is an appalling crime, one that I hope the police are fully investigating, it is actually a criminal offence (amongst … Read More

No Deal Brexit – GDPR & Data Protection

As you know on Thursday 31st October the UK is scheduled to leave the EU. But what does that mean in terms of EU laws and GDPR? Data protection has been a major topic of ours over the last couple … Read More

Windows 7, Windows 2008 Server and Office 2010 End of Support

If your business is still using Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (Inc. Small Business Server 2008), then now is the time to consider your options on upgrading. Microsoft is officially dropping extended support for all of these on January 14th … Read More

Broadband Providers – Email Settings

Here is a list of all major Broadband providers email settings. The list isn’t verified so please check to make sure they are the most up-to-date details available. PlusNet BT TalkTalk Sky Post Office Virgin

GDPR – One Year on

This time last year saw the introduction to the new Data Protection law in the UK titled the General Data Protection Regulations. The new regulations introduced severe penalties to companies who have broken the law, where they can be fined … Read More

Microsoft Email Scam

This is not necessarily a new scam but more cleverly designed and worded. The email is urging the recipient to act FAST and sign-in with their email credentials with limited time to react, it stresses that your email account will be … Read More

Latest Email Scam – Sextortion

We have received many reports from customers who have received emails claiming that a cyber criminal has hacked their PC and gained footage from their webcam of explicit sexual acts. They threaten that unless they pay $xxxx (usually in Bitcoin … Read More

Our GDPR Compliance Project

Protecting our customers’ data is a high priority for us here at RLS Computer Services. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect in May 2018, we see this as an opportunity to strengthen our commitment in the … Read More

CyberSecurity – Top Tips

We at RLS Computer Services take cyber-security very seriously and don’t wish our customers to be a victim of fraud. To help keep yourself safe from fraudsters by reducing their chances of getting hold of your information, we have put … Read More