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The digital divide is increasing. These days technology is taking over our lives. We are becoming more and more reliant on these devices for everything. A discussion with several of our customers tells me that these days smartphones are taking over our lives with even the very young living their lives in front of a screen. I do not feel this is always for the better and I work with technology every day!

The digital divide is a metaphorical and physically increasing partition existing in society. Whilst this is not a line drawn in pencil around certain groups of people and thus is metaphorical in actual fact the divide is a very real thing. It is a dividing line between people who have access to modern technology and those that do not. 

Aid takes many forms and for us that means charity IT based devices. As a UK based technology and IT firm we have tried to step up giving away hundreds of laptops, computers, phones, tablets and other aid all across the UK and Ukraine. With local council and BBC Radio Lincolnshire support, working with charities, individuals and aid groups we have sent out over 450 devices in nearly 10 weeks but we need your support to keep the devices going.

Once again as Lockdown restrictions ease here in the UK we are once again open for business!!!! These are scary times for us all as we take the first tentative steps towards life in the new normal. Along with other non-essential businesses we reopened our doors this week. 

As many of you are likely to be aware, Lockdown has brought a whole host of challenges and demands that have never been encountered before. Here at Sivill Service in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, we teamed up with the BBC to help combat some of these issues. Here is a bit of a glimpse at our side of the story. 

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) has had one of the most dramatic impacts upon the population in the UK that are under 16 years old. As explained in the article by Cambridge University the so-called Digital Divide in the UK has become an increasing problem with the demand for home schooling. More and more classes have headed online and there are large numbers of children within the UK suffering with what is known as the Digital Deprivation. Parents and children that were ill equipped to deal with an online world before Covid-19 just do not have access to the resources needed to allow them to learn from home. 

Lockdown has meant learning new skills. Some have learnt new skills by choice, others through a requirement. Technology can be a scary prospect. My grandparents who are in their 80s have learnt to use the internet. Silver Surfers are a huge area of internet growth with increasing numbers of older generations getting online.

Having been closed since the onset of the Lockdown, preparation began for us to open again. Take a look at our review of the process and a behind the scenes view of our journey to reopening a local store under the current circumstances. 

It may seem that it is just a matter of opening the doors again but from our point of view as a business the process has been much more involved and stressful than you maybe think. There has been a lot to consider and many new processes to implement before we could consider opening the doors again. 

Hey everyone We hope that you and your nearest and dearest are fine and well at the present time. These are going to be challenging times ahead wit...

The Coronavirus is impacting day to day life of every person on the planet. Here at Sivill Service we are trying to find ways to operate within safe parameters and offer a small number of services. One of the things is offering keyworkers discount vouchers and deliveries and collections at times that work best for them. We extend our thanks and gratitude to these amazing people.

DIY Repairs on computers can be costly yet more people than ever are attempting to carry out increasingly complex jobs themselves. Everyone has a friend that knows about computers and these people can result in a hefty bill when things  do not go to plan. Please read the attached stories and see if you can relate. Seek advice from a reliable and professional repair service before attempting jobs unless you are prepared for the outcome!

New Year, New Hopes, New Dreams, New Developments. 

Here at Sivill Service we are starting the New Year with some new developments. Much like people set resolutions for themselves as means of new hopes, dreams and aspirations to aim for new goals in their lives, businesses set themselves goals too.