Ransomware Protection for Oxford Businesses: Essential Guide to Prevention & Recovery
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most dangerous cyber threats facing small businesses and individuals across Oxfordshire and beyond. These malicious programs encrypt your files and hold them hostage until you pay a ransom, often crippling operations and causing devastating financial losses. Whether you’re running a small business in Oxford or managing personal data […]
macOS DisplayLink Manager – No Device Connected
The latest Apple operating system, macOS 26.2 (Tahoe), has rolled out across many of our Oxford and Oxfordshire clients, and while bringing new features, it also caused some headaches for a couple of users relying on external Targus docking stations that use DisplayLink technology. If you’ve updated to macOS 26.2 and suddenly find your external […]
Welcome to 2026: Essential Security and Productivity Tips for Oxfordshire Businesses
As we step into 2026, small businesses across Oxford and Oxfordshire face an evolving landscape of digital threats and opportunities. Whether you’re running a startup in Oxford Science Park, a retail shop on High Street, or a professional services firm in Abingdon, now is the perfect time to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and boost productivity […]
Foxit PDF printing issues
One busy morning, a client in Oxford contacted our IT support team after running into a frustrating printing issue. Every document printed from Foxit PDF Editor was coming out completely blank. “It prints fine from other applications,” they explained, “but Foxit gives me nothing.” As a local IT provider supporting businesses across Oxford and Oxfordshire, […]
Stop Firefox Tabs Sliding and Fit More Tabs
IT Support Tip from Oxford – How to Stop Firefox Tabs Sliding and Fit More Tabs on Screen Last week, a long-standing client in Oxford contacted us with an unusual but very relatable request. Their team prefers using Mozilla Firefox for its privacy features, but one member of staff had switched from Chrome and was struggling […]
How to Enrol in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Home Users
IT Support Guide from Your Local Oxford Experts With Windows 10 reaching its official end of support on 14 October 2025, many home users across Oxford and Oxfordshire are wondering how to stay secure without immediately replacing perfectly good computers. Fortunately, Microsoft now offers an additional year of protection through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) […]
Setting up Minecraft server on Linux Debian
This wasn’t one of our usual IT support jobs around Oxford and Oxfordshire – in fact, it wasn’t a job at all! My own kids asked if I could help them set up a private Minecraft server, so we turned it into a fun evening project. To make it stable and efficient, we used virtualised […]
Fixing the OOBEEULA Error During Windows 10 Reset
As part of our Business IT Support services in Oxford and Oxfordshire, we recently came across an unusual Windows setup error while performing a full PC reset for a local business. The issue appeared on several Dell Optiplex desktops running Windows 10 Pro. After the reset process successfully wiped the drives and finished reinstalling Windows, […]
Microsoft Teams Shared Channels – Seamless Collaboration Without Guest Accounts
Microsoft has recently introduced a powerful new feature called Teams Shared Channels (Teams Connect) — a game-changer for cross-organisation collaboration in Microsoft 365 for small businesses in Oxford, Oxfordshire, and beyond. Traditionally, when two companies wanted to work together in Teams, they had to invite each other’s staff as guests. While this worked, it often […]
Don’t Wait Until It Breaks: Why Regular IT Monitoring and Maintenance Are Essential
Imagine driving your car for years without ever checking the oil, brakes, or tyres — and only dealing with it when it stops in the middle of the road. Sounds crazy, right? Yet, that’s exactly what many small businesses do with their IT systems. At Aggia IT Services Oxford, we often see this “if it’s […]