Author: sroot

  • Hot topic – our backup server (overheating!)

    Ahh, computer backups. I’ve said before and learn’t first hand how important they are over the years. My business backup routine is to copy the files from the server in another building. I used to have a ReadyNAS NV+ (image on wikipedia) and for many years it served us well. Actually, 8 years, which is…

  • Why it’s time to move our business away from 2020 Fusion design software

    My small business specialises in the design, supply and installation of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. With my penchant for computing it’s no surprise we rely heavily on information technology. However, I don’t write and build all the software we use and that’s especially true when it comes to CAD [Computer Aided Design]. On the surface,…

  • Solicitors who spam? That would be Edwards Duthie Solicitors

    Ah, the spam wars. I haven’t posted to this topic for a long time. Not because the spam has stopped but because I’ve had other things to occupy me. I thought I’d blog this bit of spam though, solicitors firm Edwards Duthie who decided to spam my email with the image below. I emailed them…