Tips & How-to’s

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  210428th June 2012PC PAL’s top 11 reasons for switching to Windows 7Your computer's Operating System is vital, as it governs the way that hardware and software work together. Windows 7 (W7) is Microsoft's latest mainstream offering.  Here we offer you 11 reasons to consider upgrading if you're currently using Windows XP or Vista. 1 ) Micros... Read More
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  25478th June 2012PC PAL guide to making your iPad kid-friendly!Do you have an iPad? Do you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews? If you answer yes to both questions we bet the kids love playing on your iPad! No matter what age, whether they are pre-school or at that lovely teenager phase, they want to borrow it, use it, try it ... Read More
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  16461st June 2012Do 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. P... Read More
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  194324th May 2012Are 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 ... Read More
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  234614th May 2012PC PAL tip of the week – social network protectionMany of us love to pop onto Facebook and Twitter to tell our friends and family little snippets of our lives. But (there is always a but) how well do you protect yourself from online criminals and fraudsters? Here is some advice on how to stay secure whilst tweeting and poki... Read More
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  29672nd May 2012Is 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 onlin... Read More
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  29601st May 2012PC PAL tip of the week – PasswordsIt may sound like an obvious one, you may have to do it at work on a regular basis, but how often do you change you personal login details? Here are a few tips to think about and also to guide you: Firstly, try to get into the habit of ... Read More
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  16691st May 2012Throwing out your old computer? Deleted all your personal information? Are you sure?Throwing out your old computer? Deleted all your personal information?  Are you sure? - asks Peter Clarke from PC PAL   The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office purchased devices from auction sites such as eBay and computer fairs and out of the 200 hard drives co... Read More
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  246425th April 2012One in 10 second-hand hard drives still contain the original user’s personal informationThe UK's Information Commissioner's Office purchased devices from auction sites such as eBay and computer fairs and out of the 200 hard drives collected 11% contained personal information. The watchdog also stated that at least 2 of the hard drives had enough information on ... Read More
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  236725th April 2012Google introduce Google Drive. At lastIntroducing Google Drive - a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you’re working with a friend on a joint project, planning a wedding or tracking a budget with roommates, you can do it in Drive. You can upload and access all ... Read More