Computer Tips

PC Security

In this day and age of mobile computing and wireless technology, security is more important than ever. In the old days when computers rarely talked to each other, and shops were basically closed, security wasn’t much of a problem.  Now if you’re using a computer it’s almost a certainty that you’re connected to a network.  The problem is that networks can be filled with people …Read more

Improving Security on Your Home WiFi Network

If you are lucky enough to have a WiFi network for working from your home, you need to be aware that security threats exist that can compromise your network and your data. Like your PC, your router has software that needs to be updated on a regular basis. Most WiFi providers include a security system free of charge. My wireless network is AT& T which …Read more

NAS basics

NAS or network attached storage units, are dedicated file storage devices that are used to enhance file sharing and storage capability on a computer network. They are similar to a standard file server, except they run a stripped down operating system designed only to handle file transfer requests and consume much less power and space. This makes a NAS device perfect for file sharing or …Read more

So you want to buy a gaming PC?

If you are looking to buy a new gaming PC, there are a number of important factors that need to come together to ensure your new system will be up to the task. All too often, PC gamers invest their hard earned dollars into machines without doing the homework required to ensure their new system is optimised for playing the latest games at the high …Read more

Helpful tips to speed up your computer

There is nothing like the feeling of buying a new computer, switching it on, and marvelling at how quickly it boots up your favourite software or navigates through your photo collection. Do you remember what that felt like? Have you forgotten that your current computer which is now painfully slow used to be like that when it was new? The good news is that computer …Read more