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When you buy a computer it comes with the operating system and a very basic selection of applications, but if you want fully functional apps for business then you’ll need to add them. Microsoft Office is popular for businesses, but it is the most expensive.There are...

When you take outa broadband or cable Internet service from a service provider (ISP) it almost always comes with a “free” email address. For instance, with BT you might get a btinternet.com address or with Talk-Talk it will besomething at talktalk.net. Whilst it...

Belt-and-braces are a good approach for most things (like trousers) but not with Antivirus products.I’ve heard some people suggesting having two Antivirus programs is good for additional protection. Wrong! Doing this intentionally is a bad idea, but it also happens...

I’ve had a lot of queries in the past few weeks about upgrading to Windows 11, so I thought it would be a good idea to answer some common questions: Windows 10 and Windows 11 will be running side-by-side for many years from now, so there is no formal ‘switch-off’ date...

We hear a lot about Cryptocurrency in the news; it’s almost always surrounded in controversy but there are nice stories of some people getting very rich and I’ve often been asked by customers if it’s a good investment. My opinion is ‘no’, but here is some information...

Computers running Windows 7 and below are considered unsafe to use online, that includes Windows Vista and XP. The same applies to Apple computers running High Sierra or earlier. But these computers may work perfectly fine so why are they dangerous to use? If we go...

Scams are everywhere. Almost everyone has received a scam attempt email or call and most of us know at least one friend who has been scammed, so as these criminals get more and more sophisticated it’s more important than ever to keep your wits about you when using...

Re-what? What does foot wear have to do with computing? The term “boot” is used to describe the process of turning on your computer and the software starting up. The origin of the term is actually in literature where the phrase “pull yourself up by the bootstraps”...

In 2015 Microsoft promised us that Windows 10 was going to be their last operating system release; they always said that Windows 10 would be maintained and updated forever. So the Windows 11 announcement in June was a bit of a surprise. Surprising too was the...

When a computer comes to the end of its service life, normally after around 7 to 10 years, it is important to dispose of it correctly for a number of reasons; most importantly to save and protect your personal data, but also to consider the environment. The data...

This is a tough subject as there is no clear guidance from the authorities, and every parent has got a different idea of what’s safe and what’s not for their kids. I’ll share my thoughts and the rules in our house, but this isn’t necessarily right for everyone out...

The way we use computers is changing. Years ago, there was a desktop or laptop in almost every home, but I’m seeing many people get rid of their bulky computers in favour of tablets and mobiles. Portable devices are getting better all the time, but is it really...