Category Archives: Hints & Tips
A few tips to get an iPod working the way it should
A few tips to get an iPod working the way it should. iPods are great, but as with just about everything electrical and mechanical, they do sometimes have a little tendency to go wrong.
Time to check your broadband price V’s speed
The broadband market is to say the least…very competitive. And, that’s a good thing for the consumer. But, once people have broadband, they not only tend to stick to the broadband package they have, but also continue to pay the … 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?”
Outlook Express – say “bye bye”, now say “hello” to Windows Live Mail
Since the end of last year various parties have asked me “I get to much spam in Outlook Express, is there anything I can do about it. Do I need to buy a spam filter?”
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
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?)?
Which AntiVirus and how many should I have, and when should I renew or upgrade?
Someone asked me the following last week:- “I have two AntiVirus programs running on my PC, but which is the better, and why is my computer so slow? Also one of them is asking me to renew the subscription, but … Continue reading
How best to look after your precious CDs and DVDs
Hopefully most of us are living in the 21st Century, even if we have been dragged into it kicking and screaming. And whilst it’s not a crime to own vinyl disks (it’s actually still pretty cool for those of you … Continue reading
‘Vista Performance and Reliability Patch’ 2
**UPDATE** A proper Windows Service Pack for Vista (SP1) is now available – click here for details and guide to installation Microsoft has released a second ‘Vista Performance and Reliability Patch’. The original one was first posted back in August, … Continue reading
Help, I have drowned the phone!
We all, at some point, will have an accident with the phone. No, not whilst driving (not legal, or recommended), and not dialling or texting the wrong person. I’m talking about dropping your phone in water, or spilling juice on … Continue reading
