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We Love Technology, Unit 4, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey (2026)

01/09/2026

We’ve noticed a worrying rise in local car thefts and house burglaries recently. A group is actively targeting homes using a Locksmith Cylinder Snap Bar (a tool you can literally buy online for £39.99).

They walk straight up to front or back doors and snap protruding locks off faster than you could unlock your door with your own key. In seconds, they’re inside, grabbing car keys or valuables off the side, and gone before anyone notices.

Some of our regular customers are Police officers, and during a recent visit, they strongly urged us to take precautions at both home and the business.

We immediately reached out to Windows of Distinction from Teignmouth to sort us out. They came straight out, replaced our existing locks with flush fit, anti snap euro locks, gave us our new keys, and made the whole process completely hassle free so we could get straight back to running the business. They offer a great range of extra security options too if you're looking for extra peace of mind.

🎥 Watch the attached videos to see how ridiculously fast protruding locks can be snapped! If your door lock sticks out even a few millimetres, it could be a target.

If you want to review your own home or business security, we couldn't recommend Windows of Distinction highly enough:

📞 Phone: 01626 772313

🌐 Website: https://www.windowsofdistinction.co.uk/

📍 Location: Teignmouth, they cover South Devon

Stay safe everyone! Give your door locks a quick check today. 🔑

Windows Of Distinction 🏆🔑🔒

31/08/2026

Bank holiday Mondays are usually for lie-ins, but the We Love Technology office in Bovey Tracey is officially open for business! ☕💻

First job of the day was sorting out a client over in Dubai via WhatsApp. They were hitting a brick wall with a local tech firm out there, but I’ve laid out the fix for them. Fingers crossed they follow the advice and everything runs smoothly now.

My 10:30 appointment cancelled, so I’m pivoting to clear down a couple of leftover repairs before my afternoon clients arrive. (And yes, I suppose I really ought to get around to some electronic paperwork too... 📝)

The absolute highlight of today, though? Prepping a fresh batch of off lease laptops I just brought back home to Devon. They are absolute beauties.

If you're looking to score a top-tier laptop for a bargain price, give me a call and arrange to drop by the office (we are appointment only) or drop me a message for a chat! 🚀

25/08/2026

🚨 Tech Horror Story: When MacBooks Turn into Spicy Pillows 🚨

Had a customer bring in a MacBook today because the case had a noticeable "bulge."

They were curious about what was going on under the hood, so I explained that as lithium ion batteries get older, they can expand a bit.

What I didn’t realise was just how much pressure was built up inside this thing. As soon as I loosened the screws on the bottom cover, the back plate literally POPPED off! 💥

Swipe through the photos to check out this singular battery cell. It’s swollen so badly it looks like a silver Capri Sun waiting to burst.

Why does this happen?
Think of your MacBook battery like a glow stick. Inside, a chemical reaction moves energy back and forth to power your laptop. As lithium ion batteries age, degrade, or get overcharged, that chemical process starts to break down and produces gas as a byproduct. Since the battery pouch is sealed, it inflates like a tiny balloon.

The Safety Catch:
While a swollen battery looks kind of funny, it’s a huge safety hazard. If that sealed pouch gets punctured, the gas escaping can react instantly with the air, triggering thermal runaway a fancy term for an unstoppable, self sustaining chemical fire that standard extinguishers cannot easily put out.

Because of that risk, there is no way I’m keeping this spicy pillow inside the office overnight. It is safely sitting outdoors far away from the premises! 🛑

If your laptop trackpad suddenly stops clicking, your keys feel raised, or your laptop won't sit flat on a table, don't ignore it! Turn it off, unplug it, and bring it to a professional right away.

20/08/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Don’t fall for the fake vehicle deposit trap! 🚨

We’ve noticed a dangerous trend popping up across social media, and we want to make sure none of our customers get caught out by it.

Here is how it usually works. You’re scrolling online and spot a fantastic car or van. It has great mileage, top specification, and a price tag that looks almost too good to be true. To make it even sweeter, the seller claims they accept low monthly payments. You think to yourself, what is the worst that can happen?

Plenty, as it turns out. In most cases, the seller doesn't even own the vehicle. They are using the original sellers photos/video to run a classic deposit scam.

Before giving you any details, the seller will almost always ask for your location first. This allows them to pretend they are based just far enough away from you to make a quick visit difficult, while conveniently claiming another interested buyer lives right down the road from them.

Next comes the high-pressure pitch. You might tell them you want to view the vehicle later today, but they will reply saying someone else is coming in thirty minutes. They will insist that unless you transfer a deposit immediately to hold it, the vehicle will be sold to the other buyer. The moment you transfer that deposit money, the seller completely vanishes and blocks your profile.

Take a look at the Volvo pictured in this post. It is being advertised for just fifteen thousand pounds, while the exact same model with similar specs is selling everywhere else for over ten thousand pounds more. That massive price gap is the biggest red flag of all.

Please remember the age old rule of buyer beware. If a deal feels too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Never send money to hold a vehicle you have not seen in person, no matter how urgent the seller tries to make it sound. Stay safe out there and please share this post to protect your friends and family!

07/08/2026

⚠️ URGENT SAFETY WARNING: Local Hospice Data Breach ⚠️

If you have ever made a donation to Rowcroft Hospice, please read this carefully and tell friends and family.

A third party company that manages donor records for the hospice was recently hacked. The official statement confirms that financial details (bank accounts and credit card numbers) were NOT stolen, but donor names, email addresses, and contact details were stolen.

Why you need to be on guard:
Cybercriminals buy and share these stolen lists. Because your name is on a donor database, fraudsters view you as a generous, trusting person and will target you over the next couple of years as they work through the vast list.

What to watch out for:

Fake Calls & Emails: Scammers posing as representatives from Microsoft, McAfee, charities, or even pretending to be the hospice itself!

Tricky Requests: Cybercriminals asking for "small donations," subscription renewals, or minor processing fees to get a foot in the door.

Offshore Scams: Never hand over card details or make a "small payment" to an unverified caller. Because these criminals operate outside UK and EU jurisdiction, local legal protections and bank chargebacks cannot protect you once they trick you into giving access, they can empty your account completely while pretending to be calling you from within the UK.

How to stay safe:

Be skeptical of unexpected contacts: Never trust an unverified call, text, or email, even if they know your name or mention charity work.

Never grant remote access: Microsoft or McAfee will never phone you out of the blue asking to fix your computer or take a payment.

Verify independently: If you want to donate or check a call's legitimacy, hang up and contact the charity directly using the official phone number on their website.

Spread the word: Please talk to relatives or neighbors who may have donated so they aren't caught off guard.

We are also on the list as we donated. Rowcroft is a wonderful hospice and worthy of our continued support.

Check the official notice from the hospice here: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/beacon-cyber-security-incident/

04/08/2026

🚚 Van’s packed and ready for tomorrow’s delivery run down to Exeter!

My son and I spent the some time loading up the van, and it is absolutely chock-a-block with tech for a charity that’s incredibly close to our hearts In Focus, who do such vital work supporting sight-impaired teenagers and young people.

Usually, on the run up to something like this, I’d put the word out to our friends and network asking if anyone has old tech lying around to donate. But honestly, I felt like I ask that a bit too often and didn't want to badger anyone! So this time, my son and I decided to take all the part-exchanges we’ve brought into the business and handle it entirely on our own.

As business owners, we could have re-marketed these or passed them on to local IT traders for a tidy profit. There’s a serious amount of money sitting in the back of the van. But what this equipment will bring to these young people and the team in Exeter is priceless. Giving back directly to a cause we truly believe in means way more to us than a balance sheet ever could.

Really looking forward to catching up with the brilliant staff at In Focus tomorrow when we pull up!

Hope you all have a fantastic rest of the week! 🙌💻✨

https://infocus-charity.org.uk/

31/07/2026

📢 RECEIVED A LETTER LIKE THIS FROM BT OR YOUR PHONE PROVIDER? DON'T PANIC! 📢

If you or a relative have received a letter saying your landline service is changing, it is genuine but there is no need to worry or make snap decisions!

Here is what is actually happening and what it means for you:

👉 1. Landlines are going fully digital
The old UK analogue copper phone network is being retired nationwide. Going forward, home phone lines run digitally over the internet (often called Digital Voice or VoIP). Instead of plugging your phone into the wall socket, it will simply plug into the back of your internet router.

👉 2. Some providers are stepping back
Because of this shift, certain companies are backing out of providing traditional landlines altogether and asking customers to find alternative arrangements. This is leaving a lot of people feeling stuck or confused.

👉 3. You can no longer split your broadband and landline
Under the new digital system, you can no longer have your broadband with one company and your landline with a different provider on the same line. You have to choose one single provider to handle both your broadband and home phone service.

👉 4. Don't panic — you have time!
Letters with headings like “Take Action Today” can sound scary, but this UK wide switchover has actually been ongoing for years. I personally switched my own setup over 5 years ago at home, and it has been running smoothly ever since. You do not have to rush into agreeing to expensive new deals on the spot out of fear of losing your phone line.

👉 5. You have plenty of choices
There are dozens of great providers to choose from, and in almost all cases, you can keep your existing home phone number when you switch over.

👉 Don't Cancel Your Service First: If you want to keep your current phone number, do not cancel your existing contract before setting up the new one. Let your chosen new provider handle the number transfer (porting) for you so you don't accidentally lose your number.

👉 Keep Your Existing Phone Handsets: In most cases, you don't need to throw away your current home phone! Most standard corded or cordless phones work just fine with the new setup using a simple plug adapter that your provider supplies

👉 Watch Out for Scams: The landline switchover has opened the door for scammers pressuring people (especially the elderly) into unnecessary expensive upgrades or asking for bank details. Genuine providers won't pressure you to sign a contract on the spot or ask for sensitive financial info over an unsolicited call.

If you need advice, call us and we will offer advice and direction.

Alex

27/07/2026

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14/07/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that We Love Technology was chosen by the incredible team at VESP Architects in Ashburton to look after their computer systems!

When you're one of the South West’s leading RIBA chartered practices, creating award winning, contemporary buildings that blend seamlessly into our beautiful coast and moorland landscapes, you can’t afford a single second of downtime. That’s why VESP relies on serious horsepower: high end Dell Precision workstations to handle their complex, millimetre accurate 3D modelling and rendering.

Fortunately, we happen to know Dell computers very well indeed. From hardware level data encryption to ensuring multi core processors and heavy duty high speed RAM are perfectly optimised for mission critical creative workflows, we’ve got their tech covered so they can focus on shaping the skyline.

✨ A Little Local info Behind the Partnership:

Designing the Future: VESP Architects is celebrating nearly 20 years of architectural excellence! They recently moved into a stunning, high-performance new studio right in the heart of Ashburton which they designed and built entirely for themselves. Talk about practicing what you preach!

From Bovey Tracey with Love: Based just down the road at Pottery Road in Bovey Tracey, We Love Technology has been providing bespoke, private IT consultancy for high end business, civilian, and military clientele who require maximum data security and zero fuss.

It’s a privilege to support another fine Devon business pushing the boundaries of modern design.

Here’s to keeping the blueprints rendering fast and the systems running flawlessly! 🚀

Web: https://www.vesp.uk/

13/07/2026

While most businesses are closed on Sunday, I was out enjoying the sunshine on the outskirts of Bovey Tracey working on a really cool project with the lIsington Parish Council.

If you know me (Alex), you probably know I am a massive fan of high power motorcycles and cars. In fact, right now I’m parked right beneath a speed detection camera with my very powerful Honda Hornet 1000 Sport Production, DELL laptop parched on the pillion seat as I program in the new module 🏍️💨 But as much as I love speed, I save it for the racetrack, mostly Oulton Park or Thruxton.

On our local roads, safety comes first. For the last year, this specific camera has just been flashing warnings at oncoming drivers who exceed the 30 mph limit.

Today, I’ve been installing a brand new module into it. 📸

🔧 What's New?
This sign is now capable of taking high resolution photographs (day or night) the second a vehicle crosses that 30 mph threshold, bi-directional, so coming toward it or driving away from it. It can get you both ways, just doesn’t flash a warning as you drive away from it toward Islington as we felt it may distract drivers.

Once we finish testing this system and everyone is happy with the results, the plan is to roll it out to other cameras in the local area. From there, it’s up to the Council to decide how to use the data. They might choose to share the info with the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary to send out warning letters, or maybe a "name and shame" social media initiative for extreme cases?

Ultimately, my role as a consultant for We Love Technology is just to help the council enhance road safety efficiently, without ridiculous costs.

🖤 Why This Matters to Me
I’ve chosen to donate my time freely to this project because it hits incredibly close to home.
A good friend of mine was tragically killed by a car driver while on his motorbike.
My son was hit by a car while on his bike.
I’ve been hit by a van myself and had my hand rebuilt. Outch!

In every single one of those cases, us bikers were 100% behaving ourselves, and the other driver was speeding!

There is simply no good excuse for speeding in this 30 mph zone, especially since THIS camera is located a full 200 yards into the 30 mph zone!

Drivers have had plenty of time to slow down before they reach this electronic sign!

I don't believe everyone speeds. In fact, the test stats we've already looked at show that the overwhelming majority of our local drivers are incredibly well behaved. Huge shoutout to everyone driving safely! 🙌

To leave you with a mind blowing bit of trivia for this camera: In just a 90 day period, 123,096 vehicles passed this camera. You really wouldn't think a small country lane gets that much traffic, would you?

Drive safe, Ride safe, and enjoy the beautiful weather ☀️

Alex - We Love Technology

Ilsington Parish Council: http://www.ilsingtonpc.org/

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