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 the last post I do for 2007.

Please do keep in mind, that I did write these back in November 2007 and that one or two have already started to come true. But I wasn’t to know.

So here goes:- (more…)

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 to). (more…)

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

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 run on your computer as software.

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 danger of fire, giving you precious time to escape. It’s cheap, easy to get hold of and easy to fit. There’s no excuse for not having one. (more…)

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 (and also to let you know when I will be downing tools before Christmas). (more…)

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?)? (more…)

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.