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Cloud Backup vs Local Backup: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?

Short answer: Most small businesses need both. Local backup gives you a fast, on-site copy for quick recovery from everyday mistakes; cloud backup protects you if so...

7 October 2026

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IT Support for Care Homes in Somerset: What Makes It Different

Short answer: Care settings need faster response times, tighter data protection, and systems that keep working out of hours, a care home can’t simply wait unti...

5 October 2026

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Find the Golden Mouse: Win an HP ZBook Laptop This October

Short answer: From 12pm Thursday 1 October to 12pm Saturday 31 October, we’re hiding a Golden Mouse somewhere on the DP-Solutions website. Find it, follow the ...

1 October 2026

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Computer and Laptop Repairs in Yeovil: When Is a Repair Worthwhile?

Short answer: As a rough rule, if a repair costs less than half the price of a like-for-like replacement and the machine is under about four years old, it’s us...

30 September 2026

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Managed IT Support vs Pay-As-You-Go IT Support: Which Fits a Small Business?

Short answer: If your systems rarely go wrong and a day without them wouldn’t cost you much, pay-as-you-go IT support is probably enough. If downtime costs you...

28 September 2026

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How to Choose an IT Support Company in Somerset: What to Actually Look For

Short answer: look for clear response times, transparent pricing, and a provider who explains things in plain English, then check whether they actually understand yo...

23 September 2026

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Server storage equipment representing ransomware recovery and data backups

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What Happens If Ransomware Hits Your Business and You Do Not Have Proper Backups?

Short answer: without proper backups, a ransomware attack can mean permanently losing access to your files, customer data, and systems, with no way back except payin...

21 September 2026

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Colleagues working together in a growing business

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Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Current IT Setup

Short answer: if you’re regularly hitting workarounds, waiting on slow systems, or finding out about problems only after they’ve caused downtime, your IT...

16 September 2026

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Business owner reviewing IT support costs

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How Much Should IT Support Actually Cost for a Small Business?

Short answer: most small businesses pay a monthly per-user fee that covers ongoing support, monitoring, and basic security, with the exact figure depending on how mu...

14 September 2026

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What Does ‘Local IT Support’ Really Mean for a Somerset Business?

Short answer: local IT support means someone who can be at your premises the same day if needed, who understands the businesses and challenges specific to Somerset, ...

9 September 2026

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