Monthly Archives: December 2007

Technology Predictions for 2008

It’s been a couple of years since I last did this, but it’s back – my tech predictions for 2008. 10 things which are most likely to happen in the next 12 months. By the way, this will hopefully be … Continue reading

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Patch Tuesday – 3 critical of the 7

It’s that time of the month again, Patch Batch Tuesday for Windows users. Microsoft has also pointed out that 3 of the patches for you are critical, so make sure you do those updates (if you haven’t already been requested … Continue reading

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Open Office Update 2.3.1

For users who have and work on OpenOffice, there is an important update available as of this week.

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Word of the week: Firewall

Firewall A firewall is a computer program,  or  device that acts like a barrier, protecting a company’s internal network from unauthorised external access (most commonly in the form of hackers). Firewalls can be built into your modem, or they can … Continue reading

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Change your smoke alarm batteries, and some good advice

This week, I am focusing on something a little different from the usual technology. But all the same, it is a technology that saves lives – smoke alarms. A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the … Continue reading

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It’s all change for 2008

Dear Customers and Blogberry readers, Christmas and the New Year are rapidly coming up, and I thought that it would be a useful opportunity to let you know about a few developments that I have planned for the new year … Continue reading

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Don’t just get stamps this Christmas, get Smart Stamps

Getting stamps can be a real bore sometimes. But, this Christmas, why not save yourself a whole load of bother when sending out Christmas Cards (going to the post office – need I say more?)?

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Word of the week: Driver

Driver A small piece of software that allows your PC to control another piece of computer equipment, such as a modem, printer or scanner. Think of when this term stemmed from, a driver of car. The driver controls the hardware.

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