Cookies, and not the edible ones, can be confusing, and knowing what they do, and whether you should be accepting or rejecting them is essential for anyone who regularly browses the internet. As soon as you visit a website, you are interrupted with a box asking you to “Accept” or “Reject” cookies. It is all …
Continue reading Cookies – what they are and when to accept or reject
Our Blog
Windows 8.1 – End of Support
If your computer is still running Windows 8.1, I am sure you will have seen the messages regarding “end of support”, but what does it actually mean? Well, the long and short of it is, as of the 10th January 2023, Windows 8.1 no longer receives security updates, software updates, or technical support for any …
Continue reading Windows 8.1 – End of Support
Internet Speed – Explained
Anyone living in a rural area will know the pain that comes with slow internet speed! Constant lagging when trying to watch a YouTube video, or stream anything on Netflix. Let alone loading a webpage, or downloading an email attachment. Your ISP (Internet Service Provider), reels you in with promises of ultra-fast broadband, and you …
Continue reading Internet Speed – Explained
Say Goodbye to the Loading Screen: Accelerate Your Slow computer
We’ve all been there, switching on your computer, and then going off to make a cuppa whilst it boots into Windows. Then another arduous wait for any application to open, whether it is a mail client, or a web browser! The good news is there is a way to potentially speed it up, which can …
Continue reading Say Goodbye to the Loading Screen: Accelerate Your Slow computer
The Anatomy of a Phone Scam: Understanding the Techniques
We have had customers reporting to us since 2008 that they have been targeted by phone scammers. These phone scams have evolved over time, so we thought we would let you know their latest tricks. We want to get the message out to as many people as we can. We’ve had reports of calls not …
Continue reading The Anatomy of a Phone Scam: Understanding the Techniques
Password Security Unveiled: Are Your Passwords Truly Safe?
Online security has become more prevalent of late, and having secure passwords that you change on a regular basis is a must. Here are some Q & A’s to help you out. Q. I use the same password for all of my online accounts because it’s easier to remember them, is that ok? A. No, …
Continue reading Password Security Unveiled: Are Your Passwords Truly Safe?
Don’t Risk It: The Importance of Regular Data Backups
Picture the scene, you have just spent your evenings transferring all of your music from CD’s & Vinyl to your computer, painstakingly categorising them into decades and genres. The next day you switch on your computer, and nothing happens apart from a loud clicking sound! Your hours of hard work potentially wasted, and all because …
Continue reading Don’t Risk It: The Importance of Regular Data Backups