# Blog Blog Guides and alerts on IT, web, AI and hosting Practical articles from Bytechip, written in plain language. - **Your website is slow and it is costing you customers: signs, causes and solutions**: Think about the last time you visited a website and it took too long to load. What did you do? Probably the same… - **Remote work and public Wi-Fi: the risk nobody sees when your team leaves the office**: An employee opens their laptop in the café next door, on the high-speed train or in a hotel on a business trip. They connect to the free Wi-Fi, check the company email… - **Passwords: why "the usual one" is your biggest security hole**: Think for a moment about the password your team uses for email, for the management software or for… - **The email that looks like it is from your bank (or a supplier): how to spot phishing aimed at your company**: An email arrives. The logo is right, the tone is serious and the subject line hurries you: "Suspicious activity detected on… - **What GEO is and why your company needs to appear in AI answers**: Think about how you search for things these days. More and more people, instead of typing into Google and choosing among ten… - **How to make a backup in Plesk step by step (and what to do so it really works)**: If your website is hosted on a hosting plan with a Plesk panel, you have a tool at hand for making backups… - **Backups for companies: why "I think I have a backup" is a dangerous phrase**: There is an enormous difference between two phrases that sound almost the same: Almost all small businesses say the first. The… - **Why a slow website is making you lose customers (even if you don't know it)**: slow website: why your website isn't selling (and design isn't to blame) Imagine a customer… - **The ClickFix scam: the fake captcha that can infect your whole company (and how to spot it in 5 seconds)**: The ClickFix scam uses a fake captcha. Imagine an employee visits a normal-looking website to download… - **Wi-Fi on terraces and patios: how to provide coverage without building work**: Wi-Fi on terraces and patios: how to provide coverage without building work The July heat moves work and business life… - **Can your online shop handle the summer sales? How to stop it going down with more visits**: Can your online shop handle the summer sales? How to stop it going down with more visits The July sales… - **AI Act 2026: what it really requires of you if you use AI in your business**: It starts to apply on 2 August 2026. These are the obligations that do affect you —and those that don't— with the calendar now updated… - **How to tell whether your computer needs air conditioning: temperatures, fans and when to worry**: How to tell whether your computer needs air conditioning: temperatures, fans and when to worry Every July we get the same warnings:… - **My WordPress is slow in summer: why July traffic can bring your website down**: My WordPress is slow in summer: why July traffic can bring your website down July is the month… - **✅ How to install the Samsung Bixolon SRP-370 driver: the definitive solution (XP to Win 11)**: If you have got this far, you are probably desperately looking for the driver for the Samsung Bixolon SRP-370 thermal printer. It is… - **☕ Is it safe to use a café's public Wi-Fi? The risks of open networks**: That free connection in the café, the airport or the hotel is a lifesaver when your data plan runs low.… - **🖥️ Is remote support safe? Myths and realities of letting a technician into your PC**: In 2026, remote assistance is the fastest and most efficient way to solve software problems, set up printers or… - **♻️ Planned obsolescence: how to fight it and make your PC last 10 years**: Do you feel your computer slows down right after the warranty ends? Or that the battery mysteriously degrades… - **☕ I've spilled coffee on my laptop: first-aid guide (what NOT to do)**: It has just happened. One clumsy movement and your coffee (or water, or soft drink) has ended up on your laptop keyboard… - **🖥️ Building a PC from parts vs. a pre-built PC: which saves you more money?**: When buying a new computer, the convenience of picking up a box from the shelf of a shopping centre… - **🐢 Is your website slow? It could be the hosting (or a bad cache configuration)**: In the digital world of 2026, speed is everything. If your website takes more than 3 seconds to… - **🔐 How to create an unbreakable password (and not forget it in the process)**: Did you know that an 8-character password using only letters can be cracked by a modern computer in a few… - **🛑 Ransomware: what to do if your files appear encrypted**: You arrive at the office, switch on the computer and find a terrifying message: "Your files have been encrypted. Pay… - **🔌 Power supplies: the component that can fry your PC if you save too much**: It is the most common mistake when building a PC: spending €500 on a latest-generation graphics card and only €30… - **🧠 RAM upgrades in modern laptops: can it be done or is it soldered?**: In the race to make laptops ever thinner and lighter (the famous Ultrabooks), manufacturers are sacrificing something… - **🚀 SSD vs. NVMe: is the leap worth it in 2026?**: If you are thinking of upgrading your PC or buying a new one, you will have come across two terms: SATA SSD (the… - **🔥 Why does my laptop get so hot? The silent killer of your computer**: Does your laptop feel burning to the touch? Do the fans sound like a plane turbine even when watching a video on… - **🔒 SSL and HTTPS: why the "padlock" doesn't mean your website is 100% secure**: For years, we have been trained to look for the green padlock icon (or grey, depending on your browser) before… - **💉 What is an SQL injection and how can it ruin your customer database?**: If you have an online shop or a website with registration forms, your most valuable asset is your… - **📨 My website is sending SPAM emails: how to clean your server and recover your reputation**: There is nothing worse than receiving a notification from your hosting provider saying they have blocked your account for… - **⚠️ How to spot a hard drive about to die: don't wait to lose your data**: The hard drive is the heart of your computer; if it stops, everything else stops mattering. At ByteChip,… - **🚀 The myth of RAM optimisers: why your PC doesn't need "miracle programs"**: You have surely seen ads for programs that promise to "free up RAM with one click" or "speed up your PC by 200%".… - **🏁 Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 in 2026: has the time for the definitive switch come?**: It is 2026 and the question we get most at ByteChip's technical support is still the same: "Do I really… - **💻 What is Massgrave (MAS)?**: Massgrave (commonly known as MAS – Microsoft Activation Scripts) is an open-source repository hosting activation scripts… - **🏴‍☠️ The danger of "nulled" plugins: why free can destroy your WordPress or WooCommerce**: In the world of web design, the temptation is great: you find that premium plugin you need for your online shop,… - **🛡️ Shielding your eCommerce: WordPress and WooCommerce security guide 2026**: WordPress is the world's most popular CMS, and WooCommerce makes it the favourite eCommerce platform. However,… - **🛡️ PrestaShop survival guide: tips to prevent viruses and attacks in 2026**: Having an online shop on PrestaShop is a powerful tool for sales, but it also puts you in the sights… - **🚀 CrossMix-OS: the definitive guide to getting the most out of your Trimui Smart Pro**: The Trimui Smart Pro is an incredible machine, but the system it comes with falls short. At Bytechip… - **🏠 Home NAS server: don't throw away your old PC, create your own private "cloud"**: Do you have a computer stored in the cupboard gathering dust? At Bytechip we show you how to turn it into a NAS (Network Attached… - **🚀 R36S black screen: the definitive guide to installing ArkOS and reviving your console**: If you have run into the dreaded black-screen R36S after trying to update it or simply when switching it on, don't… - **🚀 The 5 best PSP games that run perfectly on cheap consoles (and how to optimise them!)**: One of the great promises of Chinese handheld consoles is the ability to emulate the PSP (PlayStation Portable), that gem of… - **🎮 How to install cheats in RetroArch: master your impossible games!**: Remember that NES final boss you could never beat? Or that Crash Bandicoot level on PS1 that… - **🚫 Fake MicroSD: don't get fooled. How to spot fake cards before you lose your games**: It is the nightmare of every retro console and tech lover: you buy a 512GB MicroSD at an incredible price on… - **🕹️ ArkOS vs. OnionOS vs. Stock: the definitive guide to operating systems**: When you take your new console out of the box, it comes with the Stock system (the factory one). But in the community… - **🚀 Powkiddy X55: the definitive guide to installing Rocknix (make your console like new!)**: Is your Powkiddy X55 not booting, running slowly or do you want to give it a facelift with an optimised system? At Bytechip… - **🔋 Save battery on your phone: 5 settings that are draining energy right now**: Do you feel your phone's battery flies away before the night? It is not that your phone is old (although sometimes it helps), it is that… - **📦 How to send heavy files without losing quality: the definitive comparison**: Sending a file by WhatsApp is quick, but compression destroys quality. If you need to send an important piece of work, a… - **🖥️ SpaceDesk: turn your tablet or phone into an extra monitor for FREE!**: Do you need more room on your digital desk but don't want to buy another monitor? The solution is in your pocket or… - **📝 The 5 best free alternatives to Microsoft Office in 2026**: Have you just bought a PC and it asks you to pay to use Word or Excel? Don't worry. At Bytechip… - **🕹️ Batocera: turn any PC into the ultimate retro console**: Do you have a 2.5″ or 3.5″ hard drive lying forgotten in a drawer? At Bytechip we show you how to turn it… - **🎮 What is a "Trimui" console and why is it better than a Game Boy?**: If you grew up with a Game Boy in your hands, get ready to have your mind blown. At Bytechip we know that… - **🌡️ How to read your PC's temperatures: a guide to stop it burning out**: A computer's components generate heat, a lot of heat. If temperatures rise too much, the system applies "Thermal Throttling"… - **📦 WinRAR: the king of compression. Where to download it safely in 2025?**: If you have just formatted your PC or bought a console like the R36S or the Trimui Smart Pro, WinRAR… - **🖥️ 2026 guide: how to build your PC from parts step by step with Amazon**: Building your own PC is like playing LEGO for adults: it is rewarding, you save money and you make sure… - **📌 How to use Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11: complete guide**: Is your desktop full of papers with reminders that you end up losing? At Bytechip we know organisation is key to… - **How to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones: MESH or access points? ByteChip's definitive guide**: Connection is your productivity. Remote work is the norm, and the frustration of a video call that drops or… - **The last mistake: why 90% of small businesses don't do their NAS backup properly (and how to avoid it)**: The panic of data loss. Imagine this: a ransomware attack, a hardware failure or a simple accidental deletion.… - **Your laptop is slow: 7 effective solutions (and a radical improvement!)**: Tired of waiting for your laptop to react? Frustrated by slowness that stops you working or enjoying your…