Here’s a quick checklist to make sure your computer is protected from hackers, viruses and spyware:

1.Firewall your PC – a firewall is a software program or piece of hardware that helps to keep hackers and viruses from reaching your computer over the internet. A firewall is essential.

2.Keep your software up to date to take advantage of built-in protections

3.Install antivirus software

4.Install antispyware software Read more

What is VoIP?

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is the ability to use the internet or your broadband connection as a telephone. All you need is a reliable broadband connection and a voice service provider. Read more

These days, most websites have links with an RSS feed. Ever wondered what they’re about?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering to your screen regularly changing web content, a “what’s new on our site”, if you like. Commonly used for news feeds, blogs and podcasts, it’s an easy way to stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites that interest you, without having to visit the site. Read more

A client called recently to say that their PC hard disk had crashed. We assisted where possible with passwords and some server side email data caches, however the damage was done. It prompted this reminder to backup regularly and save yourself this inconvenience. Read more

Email is a vital part of today’s communication and many people receive hundreds of emails each day. Most of us have a limited attention span when it comes to reading onscreen.
If you want to make sure your email is read, keep it short and to the point.
Here are some tips to guarantee your email is read. Read more