Many people are still running Windows 7 on their computers. It was released back in 2009 (almost 10 years ago!), and, without any doubt, it is an absolutely work-horse. It took everything that was great about Windows XP and made it better. Yes, we know Windows Vista appeared in between but just as Microsoft did, let’s forget about that like a bad dream!
Whether it’s children accidentally straying into the dark parts of the internet or adults willingly giving away their information online, this issue is all about staying safe online.
You’d be right in thinking it’s hard to program a computer virus that can spread across the world in a flash! So why do they bother? Well, it generally comes down to 3 reasons: Money, showing off their skill, or to simply being a jerk. While showing off or being a jerk is pretty self-explanatory, the money side is fascinating.
The solid-state drive (SSD) has swiftly become the go-to upgrade to breathe new life into old and slow computers, and for good reason too. It is the most cost-effective upgrade to almost any computer and it can often make an old computer outperform many new computers for less than half of a new computer!
A man has been caught using another person’s internet while sitting in a car outside their house. The man was sitting in a vehicle with a laptop, parked outside a house in Renwick, near Blenheim, about 1am on Wednesday.
Windows 7 users be advised: You only have one year left until Microsoft ends support for the operating system. This doesn’t mean your computer will stop working but it will definitely be less safe to use!
We all love Google, quickly finding everything we need on the Internet. It has replaced dictionaries, encyclopedias, instruction manuals, newspapers and in many cases, even doctors. However, sometimes your search results aren’t the real thing and can be downright malicious.
Many of us set goals, tasks, and challenges to tackle in the new year. Cleaning the clutter, exercising more, or getting out more than we did last year. We set these goals to improve our lives and build on productivity, health, and organisation in the future.
