Windows 7 - end of support in January 2020

February 22, 2019

We know... Sometimes it's hard to let go of things that have been with you through thick and thin. The briefcase your parents bought you after graduation for your first job. Your lucky tie. Your ex-wife/husband. Ok, maybe some thing aren't so hard to say goodbye to. Kidding aside, many people are still running Windows...

How to Stay Safe While Being Social Online

February 17, 2019

Whether it’s children accidentally straying into the dark parts of the internet or adults willingly giving away their information online, this issue is all about staying safe online.

Blog - Why do people create viruses - Bank account theft, Ransomware, Ad swappers, Bitcoin mining, Botnets, Account stealing

February 10, 2019

You’d be right in thinking it’s hard to program a computer virus that can spread across the world in a flash! So why do they bother? Well, it generally comes down to 3 reasons: Money, showing off their skill, or to simply being a jerk. While showing off or being a jerk is pretty self-explanatory, the money side is fascinating.

SSD - make your computer faster than new

February 3, 2019

The solid-state drive (SSD) has swiftly become the go-to upgrade to breathe new life into old and slow computers, and for good reason too.  It is the most cost-effective upgrade to almost any computer and it can often make an old computer outperform many new computers for less than half of a new computer!

Wi-Fi picture - safety concerns

January 27, 2019

A man has been caught using another person's internet while sitting in a car outside their house. The man was sitting in a vehicle with a laptop, parked outside a house in Renwick, near Blenheim, about 1am on Wednesday.

Windows 7 support ending in one year

January 20, 2019

Windows 7 users be advised: You only have one year left until Microsoft ends support for the operating system. This doesn't mean your computer will stop working but it will definitely be less safe to use!

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