Category Archives: Essential Information
Patch Batch Tuesday – 12 fixes for all
Microsoft has released 12 fixes this morning, seven of which are flagged as “critical”, in the usual monthly edition of regular updates on a Tuesday.
Crisis for net users as ZoneAlarm shuts them out – update for update released too
A patch released from Microsoft earlier this week, through Windows Updates, to close a major security loophole have landed some users in trouble. If users opt not to install the patch, there are opening door onto trouble from hackers. The … Continue reading
Patches for all – Patch Batch Tuesday
Microsoft has been hard at work this month in preparation for the release (now available for all) of 10 patches for Windows Users. On Tuesday, in the June edition of updates, the software giant flagged three critical updates, three important … Continue reading
Is an imposter reading your email messages?
Someone asked me last week a very good question: “I think someone is reading my emails. How can this be and what can I do about it?”
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is here – details and how to…
Late last Tuesday night, GMT time, Microsoft met its self imposed deadline and has started shipping the hotly anticipated Windows Service Pack 1 for Vista. It’s mostly bug fixes and performance tweaks, but the sheer volume of ‘em is something to behold. … Continue reading
Bang and the dirt is gone!
You remember those Cillit Bang adverts from last year – “Bang and the dirt is gone!”
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
Open Office Update 2.3.1
For users who have and work on OpenOffice, there is an important update available as of this week.
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
Do you need a TV licence on your PC?
A customer of mine recently purchased a new laptop which had the ability to both watch and record Freeview TV. The customer asked if they needed to have a TV licence for this. I was totally unsure about this question, … Continue reading
