Hardware

Microsoft have released a near ready version of Windows 8 for public download and trial. Its designed for Smartphones and tablets, but can it cut it as a desktop operating system?

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Under changes to the way Google handles users' personal data, the company will collate information about each user across 60 of its services, to create one profile. This means that Google could deliver an advert on a YouTube page based on activity from a user's Gmail account.

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As the title suggests, there has been an update to NOD32 and ESET Smart Security to the latest version - and an easier installation method

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The recent flooding in Thailand is having a big impact on availability of certain tech components, especially hard drives and cameras

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Microsoft has launched the finished version of its Internet Explorer 9 web browser. The company said IE9's graphics handling, security and privacy features put it on an even footing with Firefox, Chrome, Safari and others......... .............but it's not available for Windows XP.

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We are seing many PCs that have been infected from the the use of rogue apps in Facebook. These apps can steal data and lead to unwanted software on users PCs........ read on................

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Internet users are being warned about cold callers who offer to fix viruses but then install software to steal personal information. This is through either phone calls, emails or pop up windows that appear on hacked websites.....

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We have had quite a few calls regarding email hyperlinks not working. After clicking on a link in an email, the chosen internet browser does not open at all.......

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As the title suggests, there has been an update to NOD32 and ESET Smart Security to the latest version - and an easier installation method

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It looked too good to be true, but worse still it mislead people, and led to many to switch to a service that just couldnt deliver. Its the BT advert with Adam & Jane. It's now been banned by the ASA for misleading customers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11075066

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Many customers are reporting getting phone calls from "Windows" telling them they need to re-register their PC at a price, or that they have a corrupt Windows log that needs looking at, for a price..............

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One of the most regular discussions we have with customers concerns machines infected through the use of music/video download programs such as Limewire and BitTorrent...

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Scareware, or pop-up windows designed to look like legitimate security warnings, have become a major issue recently, conning many people into downloading and sometimes even paying for, software they do not need...

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Taken from the BBC, this article goes a long way to explaining why many people using WiFi in their homes find it so unreliable...

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Spyware is software that hides itself somewhere on your computer collecting information about you and what you do on the internet...

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The BBC have produced an excellent article on how cyber crime has become big, organised businessg...

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Microsoft has started putting the button on its web-based support pages that detail the most common problems hitting PC and Windows users...

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The BBC have done an interesting article on how spammers make there money...

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The BBC have done an excellent article on a very common phenomenom at the moment - Scareware...

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A lot of customers have fallen foul of the recent WinAntivir or Windows Antivirus 2008/2009 "infections"...

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