Do You Have A New Years Resolution?
Do You Have A New Years Resolution? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL A lot of New Year’s resolutions revolve around adopting a healthier lifestyle. When you are planning yours please don’t forget your computer – after all it is a member of the family that can really benefit from a New Year overhaul! Give…
READ MORE... Considering A New Tablet, Laptop Or All-In-One PC For Christmas?
Considering A New Tablet, Laptop Or All-In-One PC For Christmas? Asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL I have had several customers who want to replace an old computer but are unsure of what to buy; there are so many choices with new technology. The first question you should ask yourself is, what will I use…
READ MORE... Hibernation At Wintertime – An Interesting Case Study
Hibernation At Wintertime – An Interesting Case Study By Peter Clarke of PC PAL I have had two similar jobs recently where my clients have reported that their laptops switched off unexpectedly whilst they were using them. When I visited my first client I thought that maybe the laptop was overheating and shutting down to…
READ MORE... Do You Really Want To Unsubscribe?Do You Really Want To Unsubscribe? Asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL I regularly monitor websites that advise on avoiding fraud when it comes to your interactions with the internet and recently I came across an article from Action Fraud that mirrors some of the things my customers have been saying to me regarding unsubscribing…
READ MORE... Ready For A New Computer? – Make Sure You Get What You Need, Not What They Want To Sell You
Ready For A New Computer? – Make Sure You Get What You Need, Not What They Want To Sell You Advises Peter Clarke of PC PAL Choosing a new computer should be an exciting time but a few of my customers have recently told me that they went along with the computer retailer’s suggestions and…
READ MORE... Are You Really Logging In To A Government Website?Are You Really Logging In To A Government Website? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL In the last month 5 people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on imposter websites that make themselves look like official government sites. They offer ‘services’ for huge fees that you can easily do yourself for free! These copycat…
READ MORE... Concerned Over Gameover Zeus Virus Warnings?Concerned Over Gameover Zeus Virus Warnings? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL It seems we can’t turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper without a new computer scare being announced. One of the latest headlines, “Is the Gameover Zeus virus about to empty your bank account?” has, understandably, got many of you more…
READ MORE... Worried about recent Internet Explorer warnings?Worried about recent Internet Explorer warnings? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Several of my customers have reported recently seeing worrying headlines such as that in the Daily Mail, “Don’t use IE: Government issues warning over Internet Explorer bug and says hackers are ALREADY exploiting it” Internet Explorer (IE) is a commonly used internet…
READ MORE... You may be an animal lover but are PUPs causing you problems?You may be an animal lover but are PUPs causing you problems? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Several of my customers have asked me to solve issues such as a sudden slowing of their computer, their system taking ages to load their browser (eg Internet Explorer) and once it has loaded they are bombarded…
READ MORE... Are you inviting thieves into your home?Are you inviting thieves into your home? – asks Peter Clarke from PC PAL Many of us love to use Facebook and Twitter to tell our friends and family little snippets of our lives and more people are aware of the need to protect against identity theft whilst doing this. But what about actual theft…
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