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Desktops

Posts tagged with "desktops"

2 September 2019 in Technology

Have you been called by a ‘BT technical support’ phone scam?

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Has the ‘Microsoft technical support’ phone scam evolved? Is it now the ‘BT technical support’ scam? We’ve heard from people who’ve been called… and we want to see whether there are more of you out there.

(more about the ‘BT support’ scam…)

22 March 2016 in Technology

Is Microsoft being too pushy with Windows 10?

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Windows 10 hard sell

Microsoft is keen for you to upgrade to Windows 10, but at what point does this cross the line into pressuring its customers?

(more on Windows 10…)

30 September 2015 in Technology

Being offered a Windows 10 upgrade? Don’t take it up yet!

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Windows 10 logo

Windows 10 is now available as a free upgrade for many Windows 7 and 8 owners. But, by upgrading, are we just helping Microsoft cut research costs on a product that isn’t ready?

(more about Windows 10 upgrades…)

2 January 2015 in Shopping, Technology

Paying £35 for a laptop service you didn’t ask for?

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Laptop on man's head

Have you bought a laptop from Currys or PC World and been asked to pay an extra £35 for a set-up service? Did you know about this ‘Knowhow’ service before buying? Read what Currys has to say about this.

(more about Currys and PC World…)

20 November 2014 in Technology

How secure is your webcam?

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Webcam

A new website has launched that allows people to watch live footage from insecure cameras. In this guest post, Simon Rice of the ICO issues a warning and explains how to protect yourself from prying eyes.

(more about webcam security…)

4 April 2014 in Technology

Microsoft Windows XP support ends – what will you do next?

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Windows XP

As PC operating systems go, they don’t get much more venerable than good old XP. Yet the curtain is being drawn on this stalwart version of Windows, with Microsoft withdrawing its security patch support on 8 April.

(more about Windows XP…)

30 January 2014 in Technology

Desktop, all-in-one or laptop – what made you pick your PC?

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Dell-XPS-One-27

Looking for a new home computer? These days it’s not just a case of working out which model to go for, but rather the dilemma of what type you’re after. A desktop, laptop or all-in-one PC?

(more about computer choices…)

22 January 2014 in Technology

Don’t be fooled by the ransomware scam

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Laptop with toy policemen

It begins with a scary-looking pop-up on your computer, and it could end with you having to fork out hundreds of pounds to get your files back. Have you been hit by the ransomware scam?

(more about the ransomware scam…)

22 July 2013 in Technology

Can you depend on your hard drive?

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Broken hard drive

It’s insignificant in appearance, but a hard drive is the guardian of your precious files. Losing that data would be a personal disaster, and our survey reveals this can happen more often than you might have hoped.

(more about hard drives…)

11 July 2013 in Technology

Why I’d trust my files to Google or Microsoft

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Cartoon of cloud storage

Cloud storage should be all about peace of mind. With your files backed up online, you don’t need to worry about losing a hard drive or having your laptop stolen. Your photos and documents are safe.

(more about cloud computing T&Cs…)

10 May 2013 in Technology

Would you pay to rent your PC software?

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Adobe Creative Cloud logo

Pity the poor software manufacturers of this world – they’re clearly scratching their heads and trying to figure out how on earth to make money these days. Do you buy software, or do you stick to the free stuff?

(more about subscription software…)

3 May 2013 in Technology

Blackberry CEO says tablets finished in five years – he’s right

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iPad

The tablet has been put on death watch – or at least by Thorsten Heins, chief executive of Blackberry. Although he’s been criticised for claiming there’ll be no reason to own a tablet in five years, I think he’s right.

(more about tablets…)

5 April 2013 in Technology

Poor old desktop PC, sitting unloved in a dusty corner

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Dusty computer keyboard

Man cannot live by iPad alone. Laptops, tablets and smartphones may be leaving PCs gathering dust in the corner, but is there still a place in your life – and living room – for a desktop PC?

(more about desktop PCs…)

21 January 2013 in Technology

Why pay for antivirus? Windows 8 tops security software tests

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Man with Windows 8 laptop

You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your PC free from viruses. In fact, could the results of our latest security software test spell the end for standalone security programs?

(more about security software…)

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