Masson Glennie Embracing Technology With New Interactive Window Display

Graeme D Anderson

We’ve recently completed an exciting project for Masson Glennie, who wanted to create an interactive window display that would grab the attention of passers-by.

Using their colourful new branding we put together an animated sequence which moves between each segment of their logo, displaying snippets of related information, such as the current mortgage rate, temperature in the local area and even featuring properties from their website.

placeit-1The new window display is integrated fully with the Masson Glennie website, displaying live data, and can be easily updated throughout the day by Masson Glennie staff members.

We have managed the project from start to finish including carrying out site surveys, putting together the hardware build including floor and wall mounts for the display and Mini PC, developing the interactive window display animations, and final installation.

See Masson Glennie’s new window display at their Peterhead office at Broad House, Broad Street, Peterhead AB42 1HY.

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Improve Your PC Performance With a Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Graeme D Anderson

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There are many reasons why your computer may be running slowly, however when it comes to speeding things up we recommend one surefire way to give your computer an immediate performance boost.

Without a doubt the most effective way to speed up your PC is to replace the hard drive with a solid-state drive. Unlike a traditional hard drive, a solid-state drive (SSD) has no moving parts, and response times are lightning fast as a result (up to ten times faster than traditional drives).

Performance will be improved throughout your PC, with a noticeable improvement in Windows startup time (often cutting time from 60 seconds to less than 20). Accessing files and using software will also be much faster.

There are many other benefits, including:

  • Less chance of shock damage (such as if a laptop is dropped).
  • Longer lifespan, because with no moving parts there is less wear.
  • Energy saving, because less power is required.
  • For laptop users, the drive is lighter than a traditional hard drive.

If you’d like to give your PC a performance boost, the switch to a solid-state drive is straightforward:

  • We will advise the size of drive required, and the labour cost involved with making the switch.
  • Your existing hard drive will be cloned to the solid-state drive, meaning all of your programs and files will be exactly where you left them.

Price Guide

  • 240GB SSD, including supply and fit from £150.00 + VAT*.
  • 480GB SSD, including supply and fit from £184.00 + VAT*.
  • 1TB SSD, including supply and fit from £297.00 + VAT*.

* Assumes that work will be carried out in our workshop. Where an on-site visit is required we will advise any additional costs.

Save time by paying for your IT Support by monthly Direct Debit

Graeme D Anderson

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Simple, convenient and safe, Direct Debit is the automated payment method preferred by over half of all UK bill payers.

And now you can pay for your IT Support by monthly Direct Debit, saving you time and giving you peace of mind that bills are never forgotten, or subject to late payment fees.

Direct Debit payments come with a guarantee so you’re automatically protected by three important safeguards:

  • An immediate money back guarantee from your bank in the event of an error in the payment of your Direct Debit.
  • Advance notice if the date or amount changes.
  • The right to cancel at any time.

Giving You Peace of Mind

Direct Debit is one of the safest and most reassuring ways of paying your bills:

  • Payments are made automatically, so bills are never forgotten, lost in the post or delayed by postal problems and there’s no risk of late payment charges.
  • Organisations using the Direct Debit scheme have to pass a careful vetting process, and are closely monitored by the banking industry.
  • The Direct Debit Guarantee protects you and your money. It’s offered by all banks and building societies that take part in the scheme.

Saving You Time

Day-to-day business can be hectic – but Direct Debit helps. It takes away much of the hassle associated with paying bills, and puts an end to queuing at the bank and filling out cheques. Paying by Direct Debit also means reduced workload and paperwork for your finance department.

If you’d like to pay for your IT Support by easy monthly Direct Debit, why not contact us by phone on (01224) 914800, or by email at info@boxportable.com and a member of our team will assist you.

Free Windows 10 Upgrade – time is running out!

Graeme D Anderson

It’s almost 1 year since launch and if you are still running Windows 7 or especially Windows 8.1 – it’s probably time to upgrade to Windows 10. Better still its free to upgrade until 29/07/2016.  With over 350 million devices running Microsoft’s flagship operating system you’ll be in good company!  From July 30th it is expected Microsoft plan to charge around £89.00 for the once free upgrade – however insider sources hint that this deadline may be extended.

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Microsoft have worked hard on this latest release with a host of new features.

A More Personal and Natural Experience
Windows 10 adapts to people for a more personal experience.  Windows Hello lets them log in to their PC without a password – providing instant, more secure access to their Windows 10 devices through biometric authentication.

Windows 10 also lets people interact with their device via the traditional mouse and keyboard, or through more natural ways such as voice, pen or gesture.

Be More Productive
Windows 10 will help people get more done with less effort than ever before.  Microsoft Edge, the all-new browser designed to get things done online in new ways, offers built-in inking, sharing, and reading view.

Microsoft Edge offers quick results and content based on individual interests and preferences. Fast, streamlined and personal, Microsoft Edge empowers people to focus on just the content that matters to them and actively engage with the web.

With Microsoft Office, Windows 10 offers a consistent, touch-first experience across tablet and PC with new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.

Designed from the ground up to run on Windows, Microsoft Office enables people to easily create and edit Word documents, annotate slides in real-time with inking features or easily present PowerPoint presentations, and create or update spreadsheets without a keyboard or mouse with new touch-first controls in Excel.

Work and Play the Way You Want Across Devices
Windows 10 offers a familiar and consistent experience across devices. Continuum enables devices to transform, enabling elegant transitions of a tablet into a PC, and back—and for a Windows phone to provide a rich desktop experience.

Xbox on Windows 10 brings the expansive Xbox Live gaming network to both Windows 10 PCs and tablets. People can communicate with their friends on Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One while playing any PC game, and share content using Game DVR.

People can also stream games directly from their Xbox One console to their Windows 10 tablets or PCs. Games developed for DirectX 12 in Windows 10 will see improvements in speed, efficiency and graphics capability.

 

For further information or to discuss how we can assist your business with the upgrade please contact us.