In the era of subscription-based streaming services, understanding the required broadband speeds is crucial to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted viewing experience. Let’s delve into the specifics and compare the top streaming platforms. Streaming Quality and Speed Requirements Streaming Quality … Read More
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Navigating the Digital Switchover and Its Impact on Careline Service
In the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, RLS Computer Services recognises the significant shift from traditional telephone services to the digital realm. You might be wondering; how does this change affect your Careline service? Well, we’re here to help you understand. … Read More
Netgear ReadyCloud Service End of Life
We would like to inform you that NETGEAR will be discontinuing ReadyCLOUD app server by April 1st, 2023. NETGEAR will also be discontinuing ReadyCLOUD service by July 1st, 2023. You may still access the ReadyNAS locally, using Windows, Linux and … Read More
PSTN switch off 2025
Openreach, the UK’s largest broadband network provider, is switching off copper cables because it is part of a national effort to modernize the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. Copper cables, which have been in use for over a century, are not capable … Read More
Panda Aether Platform Upgrade
This is a notification that starting from Thursday 28th November there will be an upgrade to the Panda Endpoint Protection software to version 8.00.15.0030 (Panda Anti-virus). This upgrade provides several security improvements. This upgrade should install automatically and you may … Read More
Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold calling incidents
Norfolk Trading Standards are reminding residents to be on their guard to doorstep cold calling even if they are displaying a No Cold Calling sticker. We often receive report from residents who have had cold callers at their door despite … Read More
Cost effective computer upgrades
Is your computer running slow? Below are some of the upgrades and services we offer that can bring a bit of extra life out of your PC at a fraction of the cost of a new one. If you are … Read More
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
RLS Computer Services Ltd. joins people around the world in honouring and remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022 Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of our sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a period of National … Read More
What is the best password manager 2022?
Are you sick and tired of having to keep up to date on your passwords for websites in your notebook, trying to remember which one is the most recent one? It sounds like a password manager might be exactly what … Read More
IT Safety & Energy Costs
Two questions that we have been asked quite frequently, “…is it safe to leave my computer running overnight and how much does it cost me….” This article hopefully addresses both of those questions and what you can do to save … Read More
Microsoft Teams Trail Subscription
Microsoft Teams found its way into our lives thanks to the pandemic, since then it has become the go to platform for holding calls, meetings, chats, training, webinars and collaborating with others. In fact, it is so well integrated into … Read More
What You Need to Know – Windows 11
Microsoft have a announced that Windows 11 Release Date is – October 5th 2021 to those who’s PC is compatible. The new Windows OS has a fantastic new look and feel to it with some obvious changes to the desktop, … Read More
HOMEPLAN+ PATCHING & UPDATES
As part of our HOMEPLAN+ IT support, we apply updates, upgrades and patches to our clients Windows devices on a specified date each month. If you are subscribed as a HOMEPLAN+ Silver member, you will receive our RLS Patching & Updates … Read More
Working From Home? – Some Practical Guide’s
With the increase in numbers of people self-isolating due to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there has been an increase for businesses in getting their staff working from home. In just a few weeks, working from home has moved from … Read More
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
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
Intel, ARM and AMD CPU Security Issue
Nearly all computers worldwide – and many other devices – have been exposed to security flaws which leave them vulnerable to attacks by hackers. As such we felt it important to warn customers that updates will be rolled out to … Read More
OneDrive – Archive vs. Sync Mode
OneDrive is an amazing tool to allow users to access the same files from multiple devices. However, what if you don’t want to sync files to all of these devices but instead you just want to archive a bunch of … Read More
OneDrive Placeholders is Back!!!
Back in the day of Windows 8 Microsoft introduced a cool feature that allowed users to keep their files stored in the cloud and use the built-in file explorer to see these files and access them without taking up precious … Read More
Important information for Plusnet customers
Planned Network Maintenance – 5th, 7th, 8th December 01:00-06:00 What does it affect? Broadband connectivity. How long will it take? Up to 5 hours. What does the work involve? Disconnecting some users on a single link in our network. Am … Read More
Windows Essentials 2012 – End of Life
In January 10, 2017, Microsoft Windows Essentials 2012 suite will reach end of support. So what does this mean to the users and what are the alternatives, you can find the answers here. Like all things in the IT world, … Read More
Issues with 4G and Digital TV signals
We have received recent reports that customers are losing their digital TV signal. This might have something to do with 4G signal in your area. Digital TV and 4G mobile services both use parts of the same radio 800 MHz … Read More
Changes to the Broadband Migration Process
As a Broadband provider we wanted to let all our customers know about changes in the process of switching your Broadband provider. From the 20th June; there will be no MAC needed to transfer broadband services, as part of this, … Read More
How To Get Windows 10
Microsoft have now announced how end users can obtain an upgrade to the new Windows 10 Operating System. The new release will be on July 29th 2015 as a free download for anyone running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 and … Read More
Using Cloud Storage to Backup your Photos
The Cloud is quickly becoming the core of mobile computing, with multiple devices on different platforms, it is clear to see why storing those precious photos in the cloud would be sensible and attractive. This article looks at using the … Read More
IT Engineer (Contractor) South East England
Job Title: IT Engineer (Contractor) Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk, South East Area Hours: Starting 4th May – 29th May (split shift Sunday – Thursday) Salary: £350 per week Work Pattern: Days, Nights, and Weekends (as required) Employer: RLS Computer Services Ltd. Closing Date: 29/04/2015 Pension: NA Duration P/T, Casual … Read More
1ST GEN – APPLE iPAD – 9.7″ – WIFI + 3G – (IOS 5.1.1) Fully Refurbished – 12 Months Warranty
Customers having been asking about the refurbished iPad 1st generation kit that we are currently selling so I put together this quick blog to share all the details about the offer. Weighing a mere 0.73 kg, a 32GB iPad … Read More
Coming to grips with Windows 8.1 in a new computer – A Customers Prospective
We ask our customer’s for feedback, and sometimes they give it, and sometimes that feedback warrants a public discussion. In this case the customer makes some very valuable observations in to Microsoft Windows 8.1 and how the interface has become … Read More