Mandy’s Blog
Here you will find my blog. With posts covering a wide range of topics, mainly tech tips and tricks. But with assorted (and sometimes a bit random) posts thrown in along the way.
Windows Updates
Windows UpdatesLots of lovely text to go here!Mandy Bungey BSc. MICB PM.Dip As an IT Consultant I have over 25 years sole trader experience. Since learning my trade for the launch of Microsoft Windows 95, I have supported end users with their technology in a friendly...
What is a Virtual Assistant?
What is a Virtual Assistant?What is a Virtual Assistant? Most people probably have an idea in their head of what a Virtual Assistant (or VA for short) does. But as individuals, every VA will take a slightly different approach to their work. To understand more let's...
Do you need a Virtual Assistant?
Do You Needa Virtual Assistant?Are you a Small or Micro Business Owner? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the admin that distracts you from building your business? Is it time to get some help? Do you perhaps need a Virtual Assistant? The Headaches of Small Business Admin...
Just When Did Onboarding Become A Thing?
Just When Did Onboarding Become a Thing? A Bit of Background I’ve been an IT Consultant for over 20 years as a Sole Trader. I’ve been very lucky and worked with the same handful of clients throughout this time frame. And I must admit that I haven’t been actively...
What is a Discovery Call?
What is a Discovery Call?(And Why You Should Book One)Modern Terminology I’m going to start this article by admitting something ever so slightly embarrassing. When I decided to relaunch my business, I didn’t really know what a discovery call was. It was just a term...
5GHz Network Dropping Out
5GHz Network Dropping Out5GHz Network Dropping Out Our home router (an Asus RT-N66U) offers both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz networks. The 2.4GHz network is pretty reliable. But the 5GHz network drops out seemingly without cause. One day everything is fine, the next (or even just...
iTunes Displaying Same Track Names
iTunes DisplayingSame Track NamesiTunes Displaying Same Track Names Have you suffered from iTunes displaying the same track names for every track on an album? It sounds ridiculous but it happens! And it wasn't as funny as it sounds! So yesterday I decided to see if I...
Booting Windows From USB
Booting Windows from USBBooting Windows from USB Ever tried booting Windows from USB? Have you struggled because your computer doesn't see the USB drive. Re-ordering the boot order doesn't make any difference because the USB thumb simply isn't listed. To update or not...