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Backing Up Data
There should be a notice firmly attached to every computer monitor, in large letters so it can’t be missed, that reads: Back Up Your Data. It’s quite simply one of...
Internet Fraud: 10 Things You Should Know
As the Internet grows and grows, so does Internet fraud of all kinds. It’s become so prevalent that almost everyone gets hit – although many...
Keeping Spam from your Email Inbox
You use email, so that means you’re all too familiar with spam – all those advertising junks mails that never stop coming. If you use a regular Internet service...
Maintaining Your Computer
All too often we tend to think of a computer as we would of any other appliance that we plug in. We switch it on and it works, and if there’s a problem, we have it...
Saving Yourself from Identity Theft
Safety on the Internet isn’t just something for your kids. You need to be very aware of it too, and make sure to protect yourself from identity theft, a rapidly...
Scanning for Viruses and Malware
Your computer is a precious investment. You’ve spent hundreds of pounds on it, and you want it to work well – and to keep working well. But there are plenty of bad...
The Importance Of Firewalls and Antivirus
People will tell you over and over that at the very least you need a firewall and virus protection, known as antivirus, to protect your computer...
What is a Botnet and How Does it Affect Me?
A botnet means a network of software robots, essentially computers that are under the control of someone at a distance, often a long distance....
What is Spyware?
Spyware has that name for a reason. It’s put onto your computer by stealth, like a spy planting something there. You don’t know it’s there, and you wouldn’t want it,...
