We all work on sensitive and private documents and websites at times, and doing this in privacy when people can be walking around you can be a difficult thing. Fortunately there are some quick and easy ways to secure your desktop to prevent other people…
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Where viruses were the tech villains of the early 21st century, and ransomware because the buzz word of the 2010’s, the biggest villain of the current day is the most insidious of them all… privacy. We’re all becoming much more aware of our personal privacy…
Two Factor Authentication (sometimes called TFA) is a brilliant way to secure your online accounts. Having a long, secure, and unique password for each service is a must, but two-factor authentication can make your accounts almost completely uncrackable. The way TFA works is that when…
Keeping our data safe, and our computers secure can seem like an enormous headache, especially if you’re not a technically-minded person. Luckily Microsoft have made keeping your PC, laptop, or tablet secure and safe from viruses, malware and hackers. In the System Tray (the small…
In cities around the world there’s been a sharp rise in recent years in moped and motorbike gangs snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting people in the street. We all use our smartphones and tablets when we’re out and about, so here are some tips to…
We all need secure passwords for the websites and services we use, but they can be so difficult to use and remember. In this video Mike Halsey guides you through the passwords minefield, discusses what’s not and what is secure, and looks at simple and…
Whatever version of Windows you’re using, the threat of virus and malware infection is always a common danger. From key loggers and Trojans, intent on stealing passwords and data, to malware that can disable individual PCs or even a company network, the cost to business…