MSP Meaning / Managed Service Provider Definition MSP stands for Managed Service Provider. Westech, a prominent local Managed IT services MSP in South Africa, specializes in providing comprehensive solutions to businesses by managing their IT infrastructure [...]
As a South African IT support company, we at Westech know that when you use your computer, it is inevitable that temporary files created by the operating system or apps and files that you have created, but [...]
If you battle to remember all your passwords, you may find it convenient to use a Password Manager. According to PC Mag, some of the best Password Manager Applications include; read more here.
Find out what all of the Microsoft Office 365 packages are and what you need them for. Microsoft Office provides a collection of purpose-suited applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, to name a [...]
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is just one of the services that Microsoft has made available on their Microsoft 365 upgrade for Windows 10, Windows 11, and versions of Windows Server. Find out more in this Westech’s blog post here.
5G is the latest Internet technology provided by Cellular Networks, and this technology will replace 4G (LTE) in the future. 5G runs on the same radio frequencies as WiFi networks and your smartphone but will enable [...]
There are many reasons why your Internet isn’t working as it should. First, check if your computer is connected correctly via the cable, and if you are using WiFi, check that the router is on and [...]
Westech understands that it can be rather difficult to remember all of your passwords. Luckily, as a client of ours, we can help you reset your password for either Outlook or your computer. Sign up with [...]
New variations of malware of emerging more frequently than ever before, and everyone should be concerned about computer viruses. If you have any of the following issues with your computer, it may have been infected with [...]
Office 365 is the latest Office suite application sold by Microsoft. It includes an online login and popular Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., along with the downloadable Office package. OneDrive and Teams, the latest [...]
Encryption is a process that scrambles readable text so that it can only be read by a person or device with the decryption code. Its purpose is to provide data security for sensitive information. For example, [...]
VPN stands for virtual private network, which provides you with a safe and secure connection over a public network such as the WiFi connection at your home or a WiFi connection at a nearby coffee shop. A VPN will [...]
By installing the Microsoft Authenticator App on your cell phone or linking your cell phone number to your Microsoft account, you can add an additional layer of security to prevent unauthorised access to your Internet accounts, [...]
OneDrive is a private cloud-based service that is linked to your Office 365 account. It uses data encryption and can only be accessed using your login credentials. Only you or anyone with the required permissions can [...]
OneDrive is a Microsoft online Cloud storage software service that is included with Office 365. It allows you to store and synchronise all your data to its Cloud drive to provide you with your latest data across all [...]
When choosing an ISP, fast speed and reasonable pricing should be your primary concern, but it will also depend on which ISP providers are available in your area. To establish this, you can check https://www.findmyfibre.co.za/ to see which [...]
When moving your data from your local servers to the Cloud, it’s understandable that you may be a bit apprehensive. However, for this data migration to the Cloud, you must first identify what data and applications [...]
A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a great way to improve your computer’s performance by improving the speed at which software loads and manipulates data. If you know what you are doing, it isn’t difficult to [...]
Wifi dark spots are a reality that we all have to deal with, whether at home or in the office. Wifi dark spots or dead spots are areas where the Wifi signal is too weak to [...]
There are several reasons why your Outlook hangs. The first is that Outlook could be busy downloading or uploading data to the Cloud. In this case, it is best to leave Outlook connected to the internet overnight [...]
First, you need to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) at your home. A VPN will route all your internet activity through an encrypted connection and provide an extra layer of privacy and security. A [...]
It is essential to be prepared and plan for the worst situation. If you run your office from home, what equipment do you have in place to power your devices, router, computer, monitor, printers etc whilst [...]
If Your Computer is not older than 5 years it would be a good option to upgrade instead of buying a new computer. Note as well other factors go into consideration for this. -Is the computer [...]
Computers can start slowing down over a few months to years. This can be a lot of factors like. Windows Corruptions or Hardware needing upgrade. Try reloading computer and running tests ,check your Task manager/Performance to [...]
