William Shakespeare’s Hamlet was a thinking man, and if he were around today. I suspect he would have something to say about backups, as without them all the data on a computer system exists in a state of peril. He might have said the following if asked: To Backup or not to…
Computer updates are provided regularly by software vendors to keep their software up to date and as a computer user you are recommended to install the latest updates so that your computer is running the latest version of its software at all times. Consider your computer as a house that stores your photographs, emails and…
Who knows us better than your own family, some people would say no-one, but in truth there is one set of people who know what we like, where we go, who we want to talk to and with , who we ignore, what excites us and what spurs us into action. You might not know…
Many of us have very useful information stored in emails and would probably have to do a lot of extra work if our e-mails were lost. To backup or archive emails firstly check to see what type of email you have. There are basically two types of email organised under two protocols POP3 and IMAP, …
Halloween is a time when people indulge their fear of spirits and ghouls. When children do their damndest to frighten the life out of people , both young and old, calling to doors demanding treats with the threat of tricks if the treat is not delivered. Well, here is a scary computer story. It…
Choosing a computer security system for your computer is like buying a pair of shoes. The range of shoes available, in a good shoe shop, can extend from bedroom slippers to mountain boots. The mountain boots would detract from the style of a designer dress, and the high heels would be irresponsible on the slopes…
It is that time of year again when the whistles and fifes are being dusted off and people from John street are treated with various terms of abuse on entering the pubs in the Goat street area, the bands are practising, the colours are being flown. Before I turn to the subject of discussion for…
There are moments in our computer usage that are memorable, the first connection to the internet, preparing accounts, producing publicity material for print or for the web. These are all good positive experiences which demonstrate the benefits of having a computer system in the home or workplace. There are also other types of experiences…