Beware of ‘Facebook’ ScamBeware of ‘Facebook’ Scam warns Peter Clarke of PC PAL Do you receive those innocent reminders from Facebook? Someone you know has posted something, you haven’t been back to Facebook for a while so why not reconnect now? But how about the warning that your account has been deactivated and all you need to…
READ MORE... New Year, new computer?New Year, new computer? – asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Were you lucky enough to receive a new computer this Christmas? Some people were, and then they face a few decisions: Have you been using Outlook or Outlook Express to look at your email? These programmes may be missing from your new computer and…
READ MORE... What do you buy the important people in your life for Christmas ?What do you buy the important people in your life for Christmas ? – asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL It’s that time of year again and with the good will and cheer all around, does your heart still sink when you reach that point on your list of what to buy certain relatives…
READ MORE... Fed up with unwanted adverts online?Fed up with unwanted adverts online? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Do you get annoyed and fed up of seeing advert after advert on your favourite websites? ……………….We have the solution! Adblock Plus is a simple program that allows you to block adverts from various web pages. It was announced as the most popular…
READ MORE... Who do you trust with your computer repairs?Who do you trust with your computer repairs? – asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL A recent report in a well known consumer magazine highlighted some of the issues faced by people trying to get their computers repaired – viruses missed, data wiped and a variable pricing system, even among well known computer stores….
READ MORE... Prevention is better than cure – but cure is possible!Prevention is better than cure – but cure is possible! advises Peter Clarke of PC PAL I am getting many calls regarding out of the blue ‘support’ cold calls and although I have successfully secured the PC involved, prevention is better than cure! Beware of telephone calls out of the blue from ‘engineers’ purporting to…
READ MORE... Do you want to update your computer without the cost buying new? Think Windows 7 upgrade!Do you want to update your computer without the cost of buying new? Think Windows 7 upgrade – advises Peter Clarke from PC PAL Your computer’s Operating System is vital, as it governs the way that hardware and software work together which impacts on things like the speed at which programmes run. Windows 7 has…
READ MORE... Do you use protection?Do you use protection? – 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 but how well do you protect yourself from online criminals and fraudsters? Here are some tips to help you out. Privacy tools This is…
READ MORE... Are you in danger of losing your memories? Think backup!
When asked what people most fear when their computer dies the answer is usually losing their photos. With the digital age well and truly upon us most photos are only kept in one place; the computer. So how do we protect from this potential threat (and it’s not just your photos!)? The answer is a…
READ MORE... Is your child safe online? Take control!
There are some worrying statistics regarding children’s use of computers 1 in 3 children have been victims of cyber bullying 80% of children report that they access the internet alone Over 22% of children have internet access in their bedrooms (Child exploitation and online protection centre) Do you know what your child is watching online,…
READ MORE...
