Monthly Archives: February 2023

When should I replace my I.T. Equipment and why?

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As a business, your IT equipment replacement policy should be based on several factors, including cost, usage, and technology advancements. Here are some recommendations to consider when creating your IT equipment replacement policy, this isn’t the full list:

  1. Cost-effective replacement: You should consider the cost of the equipment and determine if it makes more financial sense to repair it or replace it. This can help you make the best use of your budget and minimize expenses. Also, remember old failing, slow equipment can be causing less productivity and hence less income.
  2. Usage: The frequency of use and the importance of the equipment should be considered when determining the replacement schedule. For example, you may want to replace a computer that is used frequently and is critical to your operations more frequently than a computer that is used infrequently.
  3. Technology advancements: new technologies are constantly emerging, and you may want to take advantage of them by replacing your older equipment with newer, more advanced equipment. This can improve your operations and keep your business up-to-date. Windows 11 and Windows 12 is on its way now relying on hardware that may not be in your older kit.
  4. Support and warranty: You should also consider the support and warranty provided by the manufacturer when determining the replacement schedule. If a manufacturer no longer provides support or warranty for a piece of equipment, it may be time to replace it. Staff trying to repair and keep kit going isn’t their job and again reduces productivity.
  5. Environmental impact: Finally, you may also want to consider the environmental impact of your IT equipment. You may choose to replace older equipment with more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment.

It’s important to have a clear and well-defined IT equipment replacement policy in place to ensure that you are making the best use of your resources and maximizing your operations. Financially the spending may not seem frugal, but in the middle and long term, it is better and can save money long term.

Get in touch and we can chat about how we can draft an I.T. renewal policy for you and advise on your current kit with one of our Needs analysis surveys.

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Using Technology into the future

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The use of technology has dramatically changed the way we live, work, and communicate over the past few decades, and this trend is expected to continue into the future. The advancement of technology has brought us the internet, smartphones, and artificial intelligence, which have revolutionized the way we interact with the world and with each other.

In the future, technology will continue to play a significant role in shaping the way we live our lives. The Internet of Things (IoT) will become even more prevalent, connecting everyday devices and allowing them to communicate with each other, leading to increased automation and efficiency. Augmented and virtual reality will become increasingly mainstream, changing the way we experience the world and interact with others.

Artificial intelligence will continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, transforming industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation. AI will be used to diagnose and treat illnesses, automate tedious tasks, and make complex decisions. Automation will also lead to job displacement, which will need to be addressed to ensure that people can adapt to the changing economy.

Blockchain technology will also become more widespread, providing increased security and transparency for transactions and enabling the creation of decentralized systems. 5G networks will become more widespread, providing faster and more reliable internet access, which will be crucial for the development of new technologies such as autonomous vehicles and smart cities.

In Conclusion

The use of technology will continue to evolve and transform the way we live and interact with each other in the future. It will bring new opportunities and challenges, and it is essential that we stay ahead of the curve by adapting to the changes and ensuring that technology is used for the betterment of society. The future is unpredictable, but one thing is certain – technology will play a significant role in shaping it.

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Pixel Devices Update

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An update on Pixel usage

Thought we would pop on and give an update on the pixel devices now we have been using them and they have had a number of updates.

Google Pixel 7 Pro Phone

As mentioned in our first post we have been using the phone for business and leisure.

What are we finding?

Well, it does the job and has only had a few glitches that have caused concern. The screen has on occasion went faded out and then come back again after pressing a few buttons. It also hasn’t responded quickly to some light changes in the room I have been in. A slight lag as they say.

The battery is OK and it seems to cope with all the apps I use and the constant usage for business and then leisure. (And I assure you that’s a lot.)

The screen is large and very clear once you step it up to the higher display setting. Very sharp and clear. The camera is doing what it says as well and you can zoom in a great distance and still get clear pictures, due to the AI taking over. Also, Macro is good and I find myself using portrait mode when taking closer photos and it blurs the background. I have only played with the magic eraser a few times and it works. Sometimes it guesses and gets the filing background slightly askew.

Processors are fast and the security levels are much improved. I now have access to Google VPN when out and about as well. So, all in all, tick, tick, tick.

The leather case I ordered from Google as well and I am slightly disappointed with it. It is becoming dirty very fast and scuffing at comers and edges are becoming visible. I may have to replace this.

Onto the Pixel Watch

Well, as mentioned in the initial post, the battery life here is the problem and I still charge it around three times per day. I have had some updates and I thought this might cure things. But alas no.

It has also had some glitches with the use of NFC for payments and sometimes just doesn’t perform.

I also had problems adding my company card to the watch for payment and have had to contact my bank on each occasion. It crashed on me after an update and I had to research getting it running again as it had frozen on restarting screen. Got there eventually. It just seems a bit buggy. I have had Wear watches for a good few years now. Staring with a Motorola one and then a Huawei W1 and then the Fossil Gen 5. So, no stranger to them. This one just needs something that would make it more stable.

The strap design, for getting on and off is good and I have ordered some extra straps and can change them easily. The battery and the bugginess are the main issues. Will see how things go.

All these devices were purchased from the Google Store. https://store.google.com/gb/?hl=en-GB

Watch this space and we may be back soon, let us know what your thoughts are if you have dived into the Pixel train