Emails promising you all manner of riches in exchange for your bank details are the bane of every internet user's existence. But there are ways you can protect yourself from scam emails and avoid having to worry about con-artists emptying your bank account. 1) Don't be so quick to follow email links Many of these scammers try and entrap you by sending a link to your email which, if you click on it, could end up allowing the scammer to access your computer, locking it and preventing you from using it. 2) Look at the language used...

The internet is not only the primary means of communication today; it also underpins many of the transactions and social exchanges we make. Everything takes place online, so having a means of tracking your engagement is crucial. Grabify is one of the most useful online tools to give you some insight into, and control over, the reach of your online presence. Read on to find out how. Introducing Grabify Grabify is an advanced and robust IP logger as well as a URL shortener. It divulges metadata and detailed statistical data about the links you provide...

As we come to rely on technology more and more for our communication, it's natural that fraudsters, thieves, and swindlers are going to turn to those channels to ply their grim trade. Email, despite being old technology, is still one of the backbones of how we communicate digitally - and it's prime ground for scammers who will attempt to steal your identity, your money, and your confidential information. One, of many, types of scam emails allude to the use of adult sites. What do you need to know? What do the emails look like? Scam emails often...

There are many factors that can affect the speed, efficiency and security of a PC. Computer owners should complete regular maintenance checklists so that any potential issues are stopped in their tracks. Ideally, this should be done on a weekly basis. Update your anti-virus software Viruses can cause extensive damage to a computer. Often, this will be irreversible. The latest malicious software finds flaws in outdated security systems. This is why it is essential that you are running the latest version of your chosen antivirus software. Run anti-spyware/anti-malware programmes It is also important to do a scan of...

We all own precious family photographs, health and legal documents that are private to us. Once upon a time you could simply lock your home or build a wall of physical security around your business in order to keep your personal information safe. Over the last 20 years, our lives have increasingly moved online. A bolt on the door doesn’t protect our online data. That is why encryption matters. Online digital security matters to us all When it comes to the internet and networking, it’s not just our own personal computer or business ethernet which needs guarding. The very...

We all know how to keep our computers safe now, right? Install antivirus software and let that take care of you. Sit back, browse and download to your heart's content and watch the little digital warrior in the bottom right of your screen shoot down invaders with robotic precision. But what happens when you forget to update and something sneaks through? Or, perish the thought, you forgot to install the software in the first place? Now you're in a predicament. Surprisingly, not many people know how to cleanse their own computer after a successful virus or malware infection. ...

Sleep or shut down? When you’re finished with your computer at the end of the day, which option do you choose to put it to bed? Full shut down? Sleep? If it’s a laptop you’re working on, maybe you just close the lid and walk away. There are differences in each of these choices, and Dave’s Tech Support, offering computer repair services Holywood wide, are here to explain them. Full shut down A full shut down is exactly what it says. It’s like turning off the lights, and shutting down the hardware. The computer safely shuts down...