Hardware

What is an Operating System?

By Natalie FinlaysonPosted on 21 May 2021Posted in Hardware, IT Terminology, Training

This week we are going to demystify what an Operating System is. The term is sometimes shortened to OS as well. Our mobile phones, laptops, PCs and servers all have operating systems to be able to run the applications and carry out the tasks we require of them on a day to day basis. So,[…]

Why does a shortage of chips affect how I plan my IT requirements?

By Natalie FinlaysonPosted on 23 April 2021Posted in Hardware, IT Terminology

The shortage of computer chips was an initial effect of lockdowns and factory shutdowns because of COVID-19 last year, and production is now back to normal. However, the way in which we use IT and the fundamental way we all now work has changed and looks likely to stay in some form in our future. […]