virus

Microsoft’s backdoor unlocked- you could be at risk!

We all know the internet is a place rife with viruses and hackers. We are told time and time again to tread warily the digital halls of this indispensable tool, but now it appears that simply keeping antivirus software up-to-date is not enough. On March 13th Microsoft issued a statement regarding a recently discovered vulnerability […]

Hands on with Windows 8 (Part 2)

The latest iteration of Windows is getting closer and closer to release, in what is sure to be a marquee moment for the technology industry. We go hands on with the latest version of the consumer preview and let you know what to expect when Windows 8 makes it to the shelves. In this section, […]

iPad 3 – Everything you need to know!

Last week we ran a piece rounding up the rumours and speculation prior to Apple’s launch event for the new iPad. With all the details now released, we’ll bring you up to scratch with everything you need to know prior to launch date! So first thing’s first, when can I get my hands on one […]

Hand’s on with Windows 8 (Part 1)

The latest iteration of Windows is getting closer and closer to release, in what is sure to be a marquee moment for the technology industry. We go hands on with the latest version of the consumer preview and let you know what to expect when Windows 8 makes it to the shelves. Look out for […]

A new beginning….

It’s 2012 which means that it’s time for the brand spankin’ new Advanced Computers blog to be revealed. And though we’re a little late to the party for the year, it will be well worth the wait. Expect to see a new post from us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. We’ll be bringing you […]

Window 7

Using Windows 7 to Speed up Your Productivity

Whether using Windows 7 computer for home or work, everyone can benefit by handling Windows more efficiently. Simple steps can increase productivity and general usage. Here are some easy-to-implement methods to speed up your computer by speeding up they way you work. Learning shortcut keys seems daunting at first. Get over the concept that shortcuts are […]

Acer

Tablets vs. Netbooks vs. Notebooks: How to decide

It was only a few years ago when if you needed a portable computer, a notebook was your only choice. Nowadays however, a consumer looking for a portable computing device has the choice of tablets (popularized by the iPad), netbooks as well as notebooks. While choice can never really be considered a bad thing, it […]

Window 7

Cool New Windows 7 Features

Windows 7 has a number of new features that make it a significant upgrade over Windows Vista. Since many of the features were developed as a result of user input, thus far the release of this version of the operating system has been a success. Learning a few tricks to save time and increase productivity […]