Dove Computer Solutions Ltd

We are an I.T. company based in Derbyshire UK. We look after all clients, from big business users, to SMEs to the individual home client. We have a love of all things technology - as you'll soon find out!  

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Back to Uni - Here's what you need!

Back to Uni – Here’s what you need!

It’s been a long, hot summer as Girls Aloud would say but it’s time to start thinking about the ‘Back to School’ haul.

Every year it’s a new uniform, new shoes, new books and so on and so forth, but what about for the ‘kids’ starting University this September? There’s a fair few extra costs to consider there.

One absolute essential before starting University or year full of studying and exams, is…

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Dove Computers trek for Charity

Dove Computers trek for Charity

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This September, our very own Chloe (Digital Marketing Assistant) and Yi (Managing Director) will be taking part in a 20.5 mile trek across…

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How Effective is your Business Email Address?

How Effective is your Business Email Address?

Did you know that “75% of customers agree a professional email address is key to building trust with a small business, according to GoDaddy.”1 As a business,  75% of your customer base is a pretty sizable number. And in an age where phishing scams and hacks are rife consumers are becoming more and more wary of emails and their senders. So, what does this mean to you? Using an online internet…

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HP Elitebook x360 1030 G2 Review

The new HP Elitebook x360 1030 G2 is well and truly gorgeous. It’s sleek, styled and most importantly, secure! With an all new ‘sure view’ feature, we’re very excited to get stuck in and find out just what this device can do. Visually, as with all recent HP device releases, I’ve been very impressed. HP are simply hitting it out of the park with their sleek, minimalist designs that just work. As a…

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How do you know your laptop’s had enough?

In this digital age we all hold a reliance on our masterful machines. Whether it’s to store our treasured photos and browse the web or whether it’s a full-time in use work laptop, filled with your most important documents and presentations. Either way, the majority of us rely on our laptops. So, it’s no surprise we’re at a loss when they fail. As an I.T. firm we see more than our fair share of…

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Festive Gadgets

Though some of us may not want to admit it just yet, the festive period truly is just around the corner. So, whilst some of the population have finished their Christmas shopping and another part don’t even want to think about it until come Christmas eve, if you’re in the middle ground percentage that want to get your ideas together, then we have some perfect ones for you. Whether it’s for the…

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A Little Security Advice

A Little Security Advice

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re all starting to get together our gift ideas and checking online to find the best offers to save that extra little bit. Whilst entering your bank details online is completely fine, in most cases, it’s better to be safe than sorry. So here are our top tips at keeping yourself secure this festive season! Have an appropriate anti-virus. Anti-virus is what…

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Apple reveal the iPhone X and iPhone 8

Apple reveal the iPhone X and iPhone 8

It’s been long awaited but last week saw the return of Apple’s Keynote conference and with it the future of iPhone was revealed. It was only fitting that this 10 years of iPhone keynote be held as the debut showcase in the all new Steve Jobs Centre in Apple Park, California. To open the keynote the words of Steve Jobs echoed through the theatre before Apple CEO Tim Cooke took the stage. Cooke…

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Dove Computers Donate Revamped Old PCs

Dove Computers Donate Revamped Old PCs

Dove Computers donate rebuilt PC  At Dove Computer Solutions we like to consider ourselves a charitable bunch – with many a cake sale, half marathon and free hard drive destruction days under our belt, we feel we’ve earnt the right to say so. However, that’s not enough for us, and we won’t stop there. As an I.T. solutions company we have seen a fair share of archaic machines and bust up desktops.…

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Microsoft at IFA 2017

Microsoft at IFA 2017

The IFA Conference 2017 has seen a wide array of technology companies unearthing their latest tech spectacle’s to the world. Microsoft joined the crowd, offering a live stream to the event for all the world to witness. They introduced themselves with a reminder of the Xbox One X release date of 7th October 2017. As this console is set to be the world’s most powerful yet, it’s clear to see why…

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HTTP to HTTPS

HTTP is the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol and HTTPS is exactly that but Secure. Essentially, these protocols are what connect you, the user, to the webpage you’re accessing. The main difference between HTTP and HTTPS is, unsurprisingly, security. An HTTPS website sends data from you the user to the website and vice versa in an encrypted manner, meaning that no one can adjust or alter any of that…

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is here!

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is here!

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 presentation kicked off in New York yesterday (23/08/17) and it kicked off in style! A 3-screened stage (two walls and a floor) made for a rather fantastic 3D visual display. Showcasing the new Note 8’s design in a fun and inventive way. Initially, before any speaker took the stage Samsung had a short presentation regarding and acknowledging the failure that was the…

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HP Spectre Pro 13 G1 Notebook

HP Spectre Pro 13 G1 Notebook

The HP Spectre is sleek, is stylish and is downright gorgeous. It’s matte black and shiny copper finish is makes this a design to rival any ‘pretty’ laptop. Aimed at business men and women, it’s definitely the kind of device you want to be able to flash in the office. So, it looks good, but what can it do? Weighing a minute 1.1kg and barely pushing over 10mm in thickness (32.5 x 22.94 x 1.04 cm)…

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HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation Review

HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation Review

The HP Z2 Mini G3 is a fantastic, compact workstation that packs more than enough of a wallop to be considered an impressive workplace module. But is it enough to replace your current bulky desktop? Let’s take a look and find out! The Z2 Mini G3, as you can see, is tiny. It’s sleek, stylish and seemingly innocent – but it’s far from it. This tiny work station packs a punch. With a depth of 2.3…

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Dove Computers become Cyber Essentials Certified.

Dove Computers become Cyber Essentials Certified.

We are now, officially, Cyber Essentials Certified. Dove Computer Solutions Ltd have recently gained their government backed Cyber Essentials (CE) certification and are delighted to receive it. We are currently the only Ashbourne I.T. firm, and one of the few in Derbyshire, to hold a CE certificate.   What does this mean? The IT Governance labels Cyber Essentials as “a government-backed cyber…

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Brace for impact: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 launch is on August 23

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 launch date rumors have been confirmed, with the new smartphone set to be unveiled on Wednesday, August 23.

That’s when the Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event happens in New York City, according to the formal invitation sent to us today. And while it doesn’t spell out Note 8 anywhere, all of the important signs are here.

The invite features a familiar bezel-less display outline, an unmistakable S Pen stylus and a brand-new ask: ‘Do bigger things’.

Read More: http://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-8-launch-date

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The Galaxy Note 8 is coming - Do Bigger Things this August (23.08.17)

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