Bridge Computer Services

26/05/2026

Holiday news! We're closed from Monday 1st June and reopen on Monday 8th June.

22/05/2026

A change of scenery this morning! A visit to a client from a few years ago. He has a large residence that required an extensive wired and wireless network installing for 100% coverage throughout the property. With the able assistance of Tech My Space, this was achieved. Today we’re doing an annual maintenance check!

21/05/2026

Two Windows 11 upgrades on the bench today!

20/05/2026

Here it is, a complete guide to common issues with your computer, and what can be done about them!

https://www.bridgecomputerservices.co.uk/blog/a-complete-guide-to-computer-repair

Signs You Need Computer Repair Recognising early warning signs can prevent minor issues from becoming major problems. Here are the most common indicators your computer needs professional attention: Performance Issues • Extremely slow startup or shutdown • Frequent freezing or crashing • Progra...

19/05/2026

Data recovery this morning for this MacBook Pro. It has a broken screen, and while the replacement of the screen is uneconomical, we can still recover the data thanks to an external monitor! The client is migrating over to an iPad Pro, so we have moved all her data over via iCloud Drive!

14/05/2026

Have you clicked on a phishing link? No idea what one is? We explain this in detail here!

https://www.bridgecomputerservices.co.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-click-on-a-phishing-link

Clicking on a phishing link is far from ideal, but it doesn’t always spell disaster either.  Sometimes the risk is low and you get away unscathed. Other times, attackers could steal your data, install malware, or gain access to your online accounts. In any case, taking the right steps quic

07/05/2026

Another Windows 11 upgrade on the bench today! Plus, removing the laptop from a workplace domain, and installing Office365 to boot!

07/05/2026

A quick call out today to a local solicitor Alfred Newton Solicitors to resolve an erroneous admin account!

06/05/2026

Never heard of passkeys? Now is the time to start reading up on the future (and present in some cases) of online security!

https://www.bridgecomputerservices.co.uk/blog/time-to-use-passkeys

For 15 years, experts have told me that passwords are the biggest problem with online security and that’s just the way it is. The passwords that people make up are easily guessed by machines, and the ones that can’t be guessed are too hard to remember.  Over time, as more and more passwords

29/04/2026

New PSU time for this custom PC. Be aware when buying a new PSU, most manufacturers now use ‘type 5’ cable fitments over the older ‘type 4’!