How to protect your email account
Your email account is your most valuable online account. Learn how to protect your email account with a few easy steps to keep it secure and keep hackers out. By…
Windows Updates
Do you have a Windows Laptop (or Desktop)? Does it seem to be getting slower? Are your Windows Updates up to date? Microsoft regularly makes updates available for all versions…
Windows 7 & 8
Are you still using a laptop with Windows 7 or 8 and running either Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome? Perhaps you have received a message saying you must upgrade to…
Cashless Parking
A few people have approached me recently asking how they use their mobile phone to pay for parking once you can longer pay by cash, so I thought I would…
World Password Day
Today (Thursday May 4th) is world password day and provides a timely reminder for us all to evaluate our passwords. I did write an article in December about passwords and…
QR Codes
QR codes are all over the place at the moment. You may have spotted these little black and white squares outside your favourite restaurant, or if picking up an order…
Checking Internet Speeds
If you have Broadband at home you will be paying for a package that offers a level of service. The higher level of service, the higher the cost. Packages are…
Mobile Costs
Because many networks' prices are tied to inflation, which has hit a 40-year high, most mobile prices are shooting up between 9-12%. With most household bills rising, including energy, council…
Landline and Broadband costs
Landline and Broadband costs are about to increase significantly. Sky is increasing costs by an average of 8.1%, Virgin by 13.8% and BT by a staggering 20%, which means if…
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 7th February is this year’s Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for millions of people around the world to raise awareness of children and young people's…