If you're like me then you hate it when your PC starts to run slowly. Let me show you a few tips that I use on my machine to keep it running smoothly.Step 1 - De-clutter A hard drive becomes slower when you...
If you are concerned about the information you type into a web site form, such as a credit card number or password then a very effective no cost solution is already at your finger tips. Windows XP and Windows...
The rapid growth of the Internet means that people and businesses are becoming more reliant on their computers for business and pleasure. The Internet provides a means for malicious individuals to distribute...
A beginner's guide to Spam email messages and some tips for dealing with them It is a sad fact that anyone who uses email will be subjected to Spam on an increasing basis. But what exactly is Spam? Spam is...
We're aware that not all e-mail is safe or welcome. But folk are still getting caught out by hoaxes. In fact, another eBayer has just published an e-mail hoax as a Guide, and that's what prompted me to write...
All computers connected to the net should have these basic forms of protection. There are plenty of Anti Spyware, Anti Virus and Firewalls out there and you could end up paying a small fortune, and its not...
Apologies to any "Computer Experts" for the following simplistic explanation - I am fully aware that it is a very general simple explanation - it is designed to be informative people who know little about...
I'm writing this guide as we see so many computers that have been compromised by spyware, adware and the likes. Surprising much less often, however, but we still see the occasional machine that has been...
With the risk of "Identity Theft" ever-present, we all need to be vigilant. But online security isn't solely the responsibility of individuals:effective security requires a partnership between individuals and...