Tips & How-to’s

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  21477th November 2014Social Network ProtectionSocial Network Protection Many 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 secur... Read More
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  20956th November 2014Is Your Wireless Router Secure?Is Your Wireless Router Secure? It never cease to be amazed at the amount of people I carry out computer repairs for who have unsecured wireless routers and more worryingly are unaware of it. It is essential that wireless routers are secure, which means that your network can... Read More
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  19296th November 2014Beware Trojans Bearing Malware!Beware Trojans Bearing Malware! With Christmas coming up and computer products high on the list of presents, it is perhaps worth remembering some of the problems now associated with the digital age. John Savage from PC Pal gives us the low down . . . Computer viruses and sca... Read More
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  189113th October 2014Hibernation At Wintertime – An Interesting Case StudyHibernation At Wintertime – An Interesting Case Study By Peter Clarke of PC PAL I have had two similar jobs recently where my clients have reported that their laptops switched off unexpectedly whilst they were using them. When I visited my first client I thought that maybe... Read More
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  19641st September 2014Do You Really Want To Unsubscribe?Do You Really Want To Unsubscribe? Asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL I regularly monitor websites that advise on avoiding fraud when it comes to your interactions with the internet and recently I came across an article from Action Fraud that mirrors some of the things my customers... Read More
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  18571st August 2014Ready For A New Computer? – Make Sure You Get What You Need, Not What They Want To Sell YouReady For A New Computer? – Make Sure You Get What You Need, Not What They Want To Sell You Advises Peter Clarke of PC PAL Choosing a new computer should be an exciting time but a few of my customers have recently told me that they went along with the computer retailer’s... Read More
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  246230th April 2014Apps that Transform your LifeApps that Transform your Life It’s no secret that life is complicated. Despite all the new gadgets and gizmos available, there are still the day-to-day trials and tribulations to get through. These can be even harder if you have an extra element to consider. Hearing loss c... Read More
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  397030th April 2014PC PAL Newsletter – April 2014 | Are PUPs causing you problems?Welcome to the PC PAL April 2014 Newsletter If you've ever installed a program on your computer and got more than you bargained for then this month's Newsletter is for you. We tell you what to do when pop-up windows suddenly start to appear or your search results are unexpec... Read More
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  46321st April 2014Why do People Love Tablets So Much?Why do People Love Tablets So Much? What makes tablets so appealing? It's a question that many cynics first asked when Apple announced the iPad. However, the overwhelming evidence - and enough monetary sales to buy Mars - is an indication that Steve Jobs got it right. Indeed... Read More
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  1428224th March 2014PC PAL Newsletter – March 2014 | Backing up your dataWelcome to the PC PAL March 2014 Newsletter This month we follow up our recent advice on buying a new computer and the end of Windows XP by explaining how to back up your data and, if you wish, securely dispose of your old computer. It is important to make sure you have all ... Read More