Tips & How-to’s

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  30858th February 2016Don’t Become Complacent About Scammers!Don't Become Complacent About Scammers! warns Peter Clarke of PC PAL We have all read the horror stories about trusting people being swindled by scammers and it is such a common threat that there have even been TV shows warning us of the dangers. This month I thought I'd upd... Read More
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  237831st January 2016PC PAL Newsletter – January 2016 | Housekeeping tipsWelcome to the PC PAL Newsletter - January 2016 Hello and a 'Happy New Year' from everyone at the PC PAL team. Yes, we know it's nearly February so a little late, but we thought we would stick with a traditional New Year welcome for our first Newsletter of the year!&nbs... Read More
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  178511th January 2016Do you still use Internet Explorer or Windows 8?Do you still use Internet Explorer or Windows 8? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Browsers are programs that allow you to search the internet and there are an increasing number of browsers available for your use.  You probably use one of the most common browsers: Internet Explor... Read More
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  172318th December 2015PC PAL Newsletter – December 2015 | Beware of ScamsWelcome to the PC PAL Newsletter - December 2015  Like us, you are probably thinking '... where has 2015 gone!'. In around 2 weeks time we will be ringing in the New Year (after the 'big day' of the year of course, which we are trying not to mention!). In the lead up to... Read More
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  170730th November 2015PC PAL Newsletter – November 2015 | Windows 10 TipsWelcome to the PC PAL Newsletter - November 2015  Firstly, a big 'thank you' to those of you who sent in your positive feedback about our most recent Newsletter featuring Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system. It's always good to know we are providing useful tips and ... Read More
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  186612th October 2015Do You Know How To Deal With The Top 3 Common Online Threats?Do You Know How To Deal With The Top 3 Common Online Threats? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Several of my customers have fallen fowl of the 3 most common online threats: ransomware, spyware and phishing.  So, what are these evil things? Ransomware: if you visit an infected we... Read More
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  150321st July 2015PC PAL July 2015 Newsletter | Windows 10 SpecialWelcome to the PC PAL July 2015 Newsletter This month we are dedicating our exclusive extended newsletter to inform our customers (and their friends & family of course!) about the launch of Microsoft's brand new Windows 10 operating system! Microsoft have said that Windo... Read More
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  24725th June 2015Helping Your Heirs To Access Your Digital AssetsHelping Your Heirs To Access Your Digital Assets by Peter Clarke of PC PAL We are all told to password protect our computers and every digital account we set up, but what happens when a person dies? Do you know the password to all your loved ones' computers and accounts - do... Read More
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  261420th May 2015Do You Know How To Access Digital Assets After A Bereavement?Do You Know How To Access Digital Assets After A Bereavement? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Have you ever stopped to think about your digital legacy? - anything from photos stored on a computer or in the cloud to eBooks, iTunes music and 'memories' on social media like Faceboo... Read More
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  310814th May 2015Computer Security: There Is No Silver BulletComputer Security: There Is No Silver Bullet Having security software installed on your computing device is always a good idea but it is important to remember that having this software installed is no silver bullet. There are still additional things you should be doing to fu... Read More