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PC PAL Team

PC PAL is the UK's award winning Computer, Laptop, Mac & Smartphone support specialists, with experienced, qualified & local Computer Engineers based in your area. We are a name that local people have come to recognise and trust. Please take a moment to read our feedback from our loyal customers, or find your local PC PAL Engineer.

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It’s coming this week……

PC PAL HQ are expecting a very exciting arrival later on this week. We’ll keep you posted….

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Why do I care if I have a computer virus?

I have visited a few customers recently who have known that they have had a virus for some time but have not considered it worth taking action. They have considered the virus to be nothing more than an irritation, a little like catching a common cold. So why would anyone bother to remove a virus…

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Beware of a random call from Microsoft!

Beware of bogus callers claiming to be from Microsoft. A PC PAL customer reported that she had received such a call from a person with a heavy Indian accent. Fortunately she prevented the scam by using a little common sense.

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No it’s not the Con-Lib Coalition!

By PC PAL Team 14th May 2010 Tech News 2012

PC PAL turned out En Masse at The Gadget Show held at the NEC in April, sporting their new look yellow uniforms just in time for Spring (or so they thought).  Below they are featured with the TCA, (Technology Channels Association), in the May Edition of PCR Magazine. Click here to download a copy of PCR Magazine…

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PC PAL Visit the Gadget Show – May 2010

By PC PAL Team 14th May 2010 PC PAL News, Tech News 2057
PC PAL Visit the Gadget Show – May 2010

PC PAL turn out En Masse at The Gadget Show held at the NEC in April. Here they are featured with the TCA, (Technology Channels Association), in the May Edition of PCR Magazine.

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McAfee Offer of Compensation Following Botched Security Update

We can now advise our customers that they will be able to claim for compensation from McAfee as below: For impacted home or home office customers who have incurred costs to repair PCs as a result of the security update issue, McAfee may reimburse reasonable expenses, such as a visit to a local tech support specialist. Additionally, because we…

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From Pirates to PCs! Historical Actor Embarks on New PC Rescue Mission!

By PC PAL Team 10th May 2010 PC PAL News 1957

Historical pirate re-enactment actor Richard Hunt, is set to be your computer’s new best friend as he launches PC PAL in Basingstoke, which provides computer repairs on the spot to homes and small businesses. Richard recently changed his career to provide this essential ’emergency service’ to frustrated PC users in the Basingstoke area. Read full story…

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Online Voting

By PC PAL Team 7th May 2010 Tech News 2060

What’s going on, in a so called sophisticated, civilised, first world country people who want to vote are forced to join long queues in the rain to try to cast their votes and are denied because of lack of resources. This is a national disgrace and embarrassment. We can carry out banking transactions, shop and…

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We’re Up North Tomorrow and Saturday!

By PC PAL Team 6th May 2010 PC PAL News 1849

Don't forget to drop by and see us at the following events: 07/05/2010 – Durham/Tees Franchise Exhibition – Newton Aycliffe Xcel Centre, County Durham 08/05/2010 – The Great Northern Franchise Show – Newcastle Racecourse We'd love a chat – hope to see you there.

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Is your Wireless Router Secure ?

We never cease to be amazed at the amount of people we carry out computer repairs for who have unsecured wireless routers and more worryingly are unaware of it. It is essential that wireless routers are secure, which means that your network can only be accessed by someone who has your permission and your password…

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