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Hi all I am still operating (in a Covid safe manner ;-) so feel free to call me for you or a friend/family member.

To all of my valued customers.
Due to Corona virus outbreak I have had to change the way I conduct my business and have put the following precautions in place.
1) If you have a computer issue/user issue you can ring me and I will try to sort it out on the phone. If I am unable to do so I will use "Teamviewer" software to remotely login to your computer and diagnose the problem. If you don't already have "Teamviewer" installed on your computer contact me and I will give you instructions.
2) If I feel that I need to physically near your computer, you will need to unhook all of the cables, wipe the computer down with disinfectant and meet me at the front door when I come to collect it. I will be wearing a mask & gloves. When I return the computer you will have to re-connect it yourself.
3) Payment can still be made by cash, direct deposit or using my 😷machine. I will clean it after every transaction.

Hi All - I get asked this question alot about cloud storage and security concerns. This link goes a long way to expand our knowledge of the risks...
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Is Cloud Storage Secure and Private?

Hi All - just like we should maintain our cars and relationships so too our computers ! Read on
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[FREE] Tools to Tune and Optimize Your Hard Drive One of the best things you can do to maintain or improve the performance of any computer is keeping your hard drive in tip-top shape. When things go wrong, the source of the problem is often in the hard drive. Here are some of the most common tasks that must be done with hard drives, plus some nifty...

9 reasons to back up!
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Why Backup? Here Are NINE Good Reasons (and ANSWERS to YOUR backup questions)

Hi All - I have been hearing quite a few more stories lately about scams and the like - remember if it sounds too good to be true....please check out this government website to learn more about scams. The more educated we are the better - you can sign up for free to get emails about new scams. Tell your friends and family. https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

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Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016 was issued by Microsoft to Martin David. Microsoft Word 2016 Certification exam earners have a fundamental understanding of the Word environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. Earners demonstrated the principal features of Word 2016 by creating and editing a large project which can include professional-looking reports, mu...

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Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016 was issued by Microsoft to Martin David. Microsoft Excel 2016 Certification exam earners have a fundamental understanding of Excel 2016 and the ability to complete tasks independently. Earners have proven they can create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets, and use graphic elements to represent data visually including professional-loo...

Very interesting information about whether your email address and or password has ever been obtained from a hacked organisation...
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How to Check if Your Password Has Been Stolen Many websites have leaked passwords. Attackers can download databases of usernames and passwords and use them to “hack” your accounts. This is why you shouldn’t reuse passwords for important websites, because a leak by one site can give attackers everything they need to sign into other account...

Hi all here is some information about different chargers and cables for all your devices and what it all means!
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Can You Use Any Charger With Any Device? Every device—smartphone, tablet, or laptop—seems to come with its own charger. But do you really need all these different cables and charging blocks? Can you re-use the same charger for multiple devices?

What’s the Difference Between Microsoft Office’s Desktop, Web, and Mobile Apps?

Hi All - if you have wondered about how Microsoft sell Office these days with all of our mobile devices check out this page - https://www.howtogeek.com/334597/whats-the-difference-between-microsoft-offices-desktop-web-and-mobile-apps/

howtogeek.com Microsoft offers several different ways to run the various Office programs—as desktop apps, as mobile apps for Android or iPhone/iPad, and online in a web browser. As you might imagine, the online and mobile app versions aren’t as robust as the desktop version, but you might still find them usef...

Time to Switch From Yahoo to Gmail?

Have a Yahoo email account? You really need to read this ....
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askbobrankin.com Time to Switch From Yahoo to Gmail? - Yahoo’s new owner, Verizon, recently revealed that all 3 billion Yahoo accounts have been compromised, greatly upping the admission of damage that Yahoo made before its sale to the telecom giant. So if you have a Yahoo account, it’s time to find another email se...

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Are Password Rules Making Us LESS Secure?

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askbobrankin.com Are Password Rules Making Us LESS Secure? - Isn't it maddening when your bank, insurance company, grocery store and a dozen other websites demand that you follow a complicated set of rules when coming up with a new password? It's bad enough that these passwords are hard to remember. But new research...

How Facebook’s News Feed Sorting Algorithm Works

Interesting information about FaceBook and the order in which it shows your posts...
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How To Eliminate 94% of Windows Vulnerabilities Easily

Very interesting information about Windows 10 vulnerabilities and how to easily (relatively!) avoid them.
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askbobrankin.com How To Eliminate 94% of Windows Vulnerabilities Easily - A new report from security experts at Avecto highlights hundreds of critical vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft Windows just in the year 2016. Any of them could allow a hacker to take full control of an unpatched PC. But one simple trick…

Can You Still Get Windows 10 For Free?

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askbobrankin.com Can You Still Get Windows 10 For Free? - The last day to get a free upgrade to Windows 10 was July 29, 2016. Many of us chose to let that opportunity pass, following reports of ongoing bugs in the new OS. But now, eight months later, the major bugs in Windows 10 seem to be resolved, and it’s time to...

The “No More Ransomware” Project

If you or anyone you know is unlucky enough to fall victim to a ransomware attack please read this article (even if you haven't been a victim!) - could save you a lot of money and massive headaches!
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askbobrankin.com The “No More Ransomware” Project - Ransomware is the fastest-growing scourge on the Internet. This diabolical form of malware, which encrypts one’s hard drive and demands payment for the key, has exploded in recent months. Here's what you can do to prevent a ransomware attack, and quickly recover if...

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[Grrr...] Is Tech Support Designed to Enrage You?

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askbobrankin.com [Grrr...] Is Tech Support Designed to Enrage You? - Most of us have suffered the dreaded agony of calling “Tech Support.” Even the most even-tempered human quickly experiences alarming symptoms: sharply increased blood pressure, trembling fingers, reddening face, rising voice, and use of shocking pa...

[TIP] The Windows 10 Secret Microsoft Won't Tell You

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askbobrankin.com [TIP] The Windows 10 Secret Microsoft Won't Tell You - Microsoft says July 29, 2016, is the last day to upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 system to Windows 10 free of charge. After July 29, you will have to pay for a retail copy of Windows 10 ($119 for a Home upgrade or $199 for the Pro edition). Most peo...

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Hi All - latest November newsletter attached - please enjoy and share!
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