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Whitelist websites in Purify ad blocker for iOS Safari

By Ollie Reardon 5th February 2016


In order to whitelist a website in Purify, the ad blocker for iOS Safari, you need to first access a webpage on the website you want to whitelist, then press the middle "share" button at the bottom of the app window. From there, scroll right on the bottom panel and ensure that the "Purify Actions" button is present. If it isn't then tap the "More" button. A new window will now appear and you will need to check that the toggle beside "Purify...

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0x800CCC13 Outlook Error Fix – Windows 10

By Ashley Peake 24th September 2015


A lot of people are now upgrading from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 due to the free upgrade that Microsoft are offering.  I have now completed this upgrade over 20 times on various PCs and laptops and I've found that 90% of the time everything works as expected, however I have seen a handful of issues crop up and here is one you may come across if you use Microsoft Outlook. (0x800CCC13): 'Cannot Connect to the network. Verify your network c...

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5 reasons Open Source Software is good for your business

By Jordan Hall 19th June 2015


In recent years, open source software has become more frequently used by businesses and individuals alike. Why is this, and what makes open source solutions so increasingly popular? Below I list five reasons why open source software can be good for your business. Security The security of software used in your business is very important. It is used to protect, process and store your company's intellectual property. By its nature open source softwa...

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Improving security warnings in web browsers

By Jordan Hall 17th December 2014


Security warnings in modern web browsers are weird. When you browse to your favourite online shopping checkout or your online bank account, you get a happy lock icon. That's great. It reminds users they are on a secure webpage, that...

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Best Linux Photo Album

By Jordan Hall 11th January 2010


As a user of desktop Linux distributions, both at work and at home, I'm often trying to promote the use of Linux-based systems such as Ubuntu. Systems such as Linux to often seen to be only for the most geeky or technical minded of people, whilst Windows or Mac are heavily promoted as being used for everyday, family orientated purposes. This can be as complex as managing home finances and budgets with a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft ...

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VAT rate cut

By Ashley Peake 26th November 2008


With the government enforcing a new VAT rate for the next 13 months, you'll need to make sure that your ecommerce site adheres to the new standard. We'll be contacting our clients over the next few days, but if you'd like to talk to us about updating your site then give us a call on 01785 250222...

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