Malmesbury Computer Services

14/10/2024

Mike Pointer

16th March 1942 - 2th October 2024

It’s with sadness that I must announce that my Dad and best pal Mike Pointer passed away on Saturday after being poorly for a while.
Many of you have crossed paths with Mike either at gigs, during his 45 years as a community Pharmacist, or perhaps whilst passing as he tended his beautiful garden in Malmesbury.
My Mum Jose and the Pointer family would like to thank Great Western Hospital and the lovely folk at Malmesbury Primary Health Care for their dedication and care for Dad especially in the last few weeks of his life.

12/08/2023

Having a rather lovely day!!!

30/04/2023

Microsoft has added its Bing AI chatbot to the SwiftKey keyboard app used in iOS and Android phones. It can even make you sound friendlier in quick messages sent on the go

Now you can ask Bing AI to look things up or soften your tone when chatting.

29/04/2023

Spending too much time deleting spam emails? Here’s how to stop so much of it from reaching you

Whether your email is for work or personal use, you likely get an annoying amount of spam. You can't stop all spam, but you can cut it down a bit. Here's how.

28/04/2023

This has made us feel very old. Watch these kids trying to work out their parent’s tech… we love the guys holding a cassette tape to their ear!

27/04/2023

42 years ago today, the first commercial computer mouse was introduced, aimed at businesses. It wasn’t a success until the Apple Macintosh launched 3 years later

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.

26/04/2023

How would you know if your business details had been involved in a third party data breach? It’s a good idea to check every so often. Here’s how

Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.

25/04/2023

While many people are still getting to grips with Windows 11, we’re hearing whispers of what to expect from Windows 12… next year! What features would you like to see?

Microsoft is apparently working on Windows 12 behind closed doors, with the company shifting to a three-year update cycle for major versions

24/04/2023

Windows 11 will soon launch a new ‘presence sensing’ feature that tells your apps if you’re at your screen. It’s said to improve security – would you feel comfortable using it?

Presence sensing improves user privacy and device performance, Microsoft says

23/04/2023

Have you considered introducing a 4-day working week to help your people be happier and more productive? AI tools could be your best tool to make it a success

A Nobel Prize-winning labor economist has suggested that rather than leading to mass layoffs, the new wave of AI tools could result in a shorter working week.

22/04/2023

Are your people not using their annual leave because they work remotely? It’s a problem, and it could harm engagement and productivity

The Pew Research Center's data (via Bloomberg) shows that only 48% of workers in the United States say they use up all their allocated vacation days. It...

21/04/2023

We have some tales to tell about the IT issues we’re called to fix. But the story of the strange buzzing noise that turned out to be a wasps’ nest in a PC is our new favourite!

Normal people and tech don't mix. As is proven by this collection of images from tech-savvy people showing various gadget related misadventures.