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Dangers of Computer DIY
Recently we have been involved in a DIY SOS project in Peterborough (Children in Need) and this got me to thinking…. Many of these TV programs have to fix either bad work of bad builders or bad DIY projects. The … Continue reading
Internet security, practice safe surfing
Listen to Ken’s radio interview about how to practice safe surfing, including: The dangers of getting locked out of facebook and email accounts Creating secure passwords Scam emails asking for account and password details Phishing emails Radio interview on internet … Continue reading
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Tagged email security, HCR, HCRfm, internet security, phishing, protect data
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Why you need updates
It’s really annoying isn’t it, you are just typing that important email and a pop up says update available for xyz product, do you want to update now? All you think is go away, can’t you see I’m busy. Why … Continue reading
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Tagged ask ken, business continuity, computers, internet security, IT questions, protect data, security check, source of anxiety, update
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Are you a candidate for hacking?
Hackers work hard at holiday times, so what can you do to protect yourself. Follow instructions in post and stay safe online. Continue reading
Beware of mobile phone scam – claim 3750 for the Accident You Had
All our phones regularly receive interesting texts offering us specific amount of money for an accident , strangely the amount is always 3750 pounds. it goes like this: FREEMSG: Our records indicate you may be entitled to 3750 pounds for the … Continue reading
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Tagged IT questions, malware, Mobile phone, premium rate number, protect data, scam, source of anxiety, spammers, text mesage
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HMRC tax rebate could be a scam!
As you have probably heard in the news, many people are and will be receiving letters that may give them a tax rebate, or inform them they owe the HMRC money. As with all such public schemes, there is a criminal … Continue reading
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Tagged ask ken, data loss, email security, HMRC, internet security, IT questions, phishing, protect data, source of anxiety, tax
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Laptop Tips
Laptops are at risk from hot air! Laptops draw in cool air from the outside world and pump out hot air, which helps to keep the laptop at a reasonable running temperature. However, as well as drawing in air, the … Continue reading
Posted in Laptops, Mobile devices
Tagged clogged, cooling fans, corrupting, crashed, dust and fluff, hot air, keep cool, Laptops, overheating, performance, processor, protect data, running temperature, slower, Summer, too hot
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