May 20
I have found through my day job (as a computer technician) that there is a lot of confusion over security in general when it comes to computers and especially a lot of confusion over what things actually do. This article is designed to give a brief explanation of some of the more common security components …
May 17
So, you want to get a Macbook. That’s great; once you go Mac, you never go back. But, your choices don’t end with the Apple vs. Windows debate. Apple’s Macbook range is split into two models: the Air and the Pro. Both are great computers, but which one is right for you? Keep on …
Feb 05
Windows XP is coming to the end of its long life and will no longer be supported by Microsoft after the 8th of April 2014. What this means for users that are still using Windows XP is that there will be no more security patches or bug fixes released after this date for Windows XP. …
Jan 07
While you will find many articles with Windows 7 tips very few of them are useful to the average users. We look at the top 5 useful Windows 7 tips that can help make life a little easier. 1. Lock your Computer When you are away from your desk you may want to secure your …
Dec 22
This is one of the more common issues I come across on a day to day basis and there are many reasons that the laptop may not be charging the battery. We are going to look at the top 5 reasons. Note that some of these solutions involve dismantling your laptop. If you are not …
Oct 31
In my day job as a computer repair technician I get a lot of calls about slow internet connections and slow computers. A slow internet connection is sometimes confused with a slow computer and vice a versa, this can not only work out expensive if you have an engineer for one problem when it caused …
Oct 24
Buying a new computer is never an easy task especially if you have not bought one recently or are not that familiar with the newest technologies and jargon. Then there are some sales people (not all) that try to take advantage of your lack of knowledge on computers and offer you a system that you …
Oct 11
Technology develops at an incredible pace. Your shiny new desktop PC could be outdated within 6 months time. Those with a computer over the age of 2 years can fully expect it to start spluttering along as you try and do the simplest of things. However, all hope is not lost. New processors and graphics …
Oct 09
What are computer cookies Cookies are something that every single internet user will have on their computer at some point and no I don’t mean those lovely chocolate biscuits getting dropped on your keyboard. Cookies take the strain away from web servers by storing tiny bits of information on the visitor’s computer. While this is …
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