Hot on the heels of winning IT Services Company of the Year at the Business Awards UK, we’re thrilled to share more exciting news: Dial A Geek has been shortlisted as a finalist in the National Small Business Awards 2026. We have been named as a finalist in the Service Small Business category, recognising the …
We’re delighted to share that Dial A Geek has been named IT Services Company of the Year at the 2026 Bristol Business Awards, run by Business Awards UK. The award recognises the quality of the IT support, cybersecurity and technology services we provide to businesses in Bristol and beyond. After more than 18 years in …
For many businesses, IT starts off as something that is handled in-house, and most likely quite informally. A technically minded team member helps with small problems, a local contact is only ever called when something breaks, or the business muddles through until the next issue becomes too disruptive to ignore. That approach can work for …
Cyber security is no longer something that only large organisations need to think about. For many small to medium businesses, it now sits alongside everyday IT support as one of the most important parts of keeping systems, data and people protected. However, the challenge can be knowing where to start. If you have looked into …
If you run a small business in Bristol, reliable IT support is one of those things you may not think about every day, until something stops working. A laptop fails before a client meeting. Emails stop syncing. A staff member cannot access a shared folder. A software update causes problems. A security warning appears and …
When businesses begin looking for help with their tech, they may encounter two terms that appear to mean the same thing: IT support and managed IT services. In reality, the two approaches are quite different, and understanding that difference can help businesses make better decisions about how they manage their technology. Many companies initially search …
Cyber attacks are no longer a problem only faced by large corporations. Small and medium sized businesses are increasingly targeted because they are often seen as easier entry points. Many business owners understand that cyber security is important, but are unsure what a cyber security company actually does, or how it differs from standard IT …
MSP stands for Managed Service Provider. In simple terms, an MSP is a company that takes ongoing responsibility for managing and maintaining your IT systems. Rather than waiting for something to break, an MSP works proactively to keep your technology secure, stable and efficient. For growing businesses in and across the South West, working with …
Macs have always had a strong reputation for security, and for many businesses, that has helped drive the use of Apple hardware across teams, particularly in creative, professional, and start-up organisations. While macOS is built with robust security features, Macs are certainly not immune to cyber threats, especially in workplace environments where data, access, and …
In late 2025 Apple released macOS Tahoe 26, the newest major version of the Mac operating system. This update brings one of the most significant visual refreshes in years alongside productivity enhancements and deeper continuity with other Apple devices. For business users planning upgrades or device rollouts, it’s worth understanding not just what’s new, but …