Year: 2020

two persons sitting on a sofa, one checking his tablet and another person checking her laptop

Why use a web designer (in Swindon) over a DIY web builder

Andy Smart June 03, 2020 0 Comments
One of the questions we’re regularly asked when engaging in new projects is what makes us different from so-called “website builders” – web-based software that allow you to create your own website yourself.  What sets O’Brien Media apart?  Why spend the extra money (we don’t deny that yes, we may well be more expensive).  The O’Brien Media ethos When O’Brien Media takes on...
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Changing the TFTP server address of a Cisco 7937 Conference Phone

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is the IP address setting used to reboot a phone when the phone requests a download of its configuration file and firmware. To change the TFTP address on the Cisco model 7937 phones, use the following instructions: Press the Globe Button to the left of the keypad. Press 2 for Settings, and then 2 for Network Configuration. If the padlock in the upper right...
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Social distancing floor stickers in a supermarket queue

Shops and shoppers must stick to the follow official government guidelines following reopening from 1st and 15th June

Chris Grant (he/him) June 01, 2020 0 Comments
The government has released a list of rules and guidelines that shops and shoppers must follow to keep everyone safe when retail starts to reopen on the 1st and 15th June 2020. One of the most widely-discussed bans has been that on changing rooms. One of these measures include banning shoppers trying on clothes in changing rooms for fear of spreading the virus. According to the official...
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People (men and women) in a line / queue at the supermarket

Back to business – What does post-lockdown business look like?

Alex Swabey June 01, 2020 0 Comments
It has been over two months since the government asked us all to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With restrictions beginning to ease, businesses up and down the country are trying to figure out how to start welcoming customers again while minimising risk to themselves or their patrons. According to the latest government statement, retailers who operate outdoors will now be...
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How to Change the Default Currency in Google Analytics

The currency setting (or “Currency Displayed As” as it is officially known as) is one of the most frequently forgotten settings that gets missed when setting up a new Google Analytics account. This is fine if you are US based, or sell in US Dollars, as the default is set as “$” . If you live in the UK, or elsewhere in the world that doesn’t trade in Dollars, then you’re going to...
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Ideas to help keep your business running during the coronavirus crisis

Chris Grant (he/him) May 23, 2020 0 Comments
If you run a salon, shop or any business that requires feet through the door and staff on hand, it can be difficult to know what to do for the best - the government is telling people to avoid people, pubs and the office, but can you afford to shut up shop? The situation is ever-changing, but to some degree the current social distancing and self-isolation measures look set to be in place for the...
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