The recent phone hacking scandal in England has once again raised concerns for our security and privacy when using technology to conduct our affairs. The government signed the Convention on cybercrime CETS NO 185 in 2002 but as yet they have not ratified it. I have raised a query on this, my hope is…
St Bridget’s day has come and gone and now is the time to start spring cleaning. Computer housekeeping is actually the term used to describe the maintenance of your computer. Externally, Alcohol pads can be used to clean the keyboard and the mouse, but not for the computer monitor this can be cleaned…
Over the past number of weeks I have become increasingly aware of the dangers of giving people access to your computer. With particular reference to the people who are phoning computer owners claiming to be from Microsoft and telling them that there is some problem with their computer, if this has happened to you…
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…