Free is great when everything else is so expensive. Buying hardware can be quite expensive and then choosing the software can add a lot more. You can do just about everything, a well-equipped computer with the best software installed for free. Free software has been available since computers became popular as home devices. Paid for software have dedicated teams…
Next time you switch on your device, you could lose everything!!! This statement should make you sit up and take note if you don’t backup. If ignored, you could be the next data loss casualty. If your files are important, sentimental, crucial for business and your activities, you should have a backup procedure in place. Learn how to be…
Scams will always be lurking in the background and some seem obvious whilst others are quite elaborate and believable. The reason they exist is because they work for the criminal. They work on a numbers game and even if one out of a thousand only responds, the financial gain makes it worthwhile. Armed with information and a sceptical curiosity,…
Scroll through the technology blogs and click any of the titles or pictures to read all about the topic. Some really useful tips, advice and information inside. All Technology Blogs Free Software Backup or you could lose everything Scams With so many scams out there, beware of “too good to be true” deals or scary stories designed to take…
Since it’s release back in July 2009, Windows 7 has been the Windows of choice over many homes and businesses. It’s simple and intuitive design has been a big hit with the public and private sectors but since the release of Windows 8 & 10, 7 was always destined to be left behind. The start of 2015 seen the…
50 years ago, today, the internet was founded in a test at the University of California, Los Angeles. On 29th October 1969, Professor Len Kleinrock and his team sent the first message over a network of computers. This first message sent over a network is now what we know as the cyberspace. The message sent over the computer network…
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Play your part in keeping yours and everybody’s devices, data and accounts safe from criminals. Learn about the risks and protective measures you can take to keep safe online. Visit these links and join the nation to build a safer online network. The National Cyber Security Awareness campaign was launched 16 years…
Slow PC. Repair, upgrade or replace. “My slow PC is showing its age,” is what customers have said when presented with a PC that’s progressively becoming sluggish. It’s very common due to the amount of work, software and virus nasties we throw at them. A PC gradually becomes slow and performance decreases so slowly over time, we don’t notice…
Personal data safety Personal data safety can be kill joy when we want to quickly post our favourite stuff online. You can reveal too much online without realising it. Posting photos, videos and status updates are pretty much part of life. There are few things you should be wary of to avoid costly losses, frustration or embarrassment. Holiday Plans…
From hairbrushes, scales, toasters to fitness trackers, home and business devices are becoming smarter to collect, communicate & manage data. There is a push for energy devices such as boilers, electric/gas meters and lighting control being connected to the internet. Internet of Things is a group of home technology devices designed to make life easier. Here’s everything you need…