Category Archives: online security

The Internet Explorer Fights Back

The last post about Malware may have caused you a few sleepless nights. But you’ll be pleased to here the IT world isn’t all doom and gloom – because it’s fighting back. Internet Explorer 9 is capable of blocking 99% … Continue reading

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How Safe is Your Email?

As an email user I’m sure you get loads of spam and phishing emails every day. They are a nuisance but so long as you don’t click on any dodgy links or attachments you’re generally fine. But there’s another threat … Continue reading

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Computer Security for Businesses on a Budget

Security of your IT systems is, or at least should be, paramount. As a small business, a crash of systems or data loss, could cause untold damage to your business – it could even close you down. Therefore, regardless of … Continue reading

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Staying Safe Online–Shop Safely

There’s nothing better than a spot of retail therapy. Of course, with the internet, you don’t even have to get wet doing it! Now if the weather’s a bit pants but you need to do a spot of shopping all … Continue reading

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Windows Updates–The Why, How and Are They Safe?

It’s something that you just accept as a PC owner (of the Windows variety). Every now and then your computer will begin to download Windows updates. But why does that happen? How does it happen? And is it safe for … Continue reading

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SSL–Keeping Secure Online

What is SSL? SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer protocol and was created by Netscape to ensure secure transactions between web servers and browsers. In a nutshell, it uses a third party, a Certificate Authority (CA), to identify one end … Continue reading

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Livedrive for Business

If you’re in business you’ll know how important it is to ensure your files are always backed up. Through Livedrive you can automatically backup your files safely, easily and securely online. It constantly monitors your computer for new files and … Continue reading

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IT Security–Everyone’s Responsibility

Your business is founded on IT. Through it you control your stock, marketing, orders, communications…everything. Without it your business wouldn’t be able to function which is why is it essential you keep your IT safe from  other competitors, sabotage or … Continue reading

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Online Storage and Backup

Have you tried Livedrive? It’s the one thing that fills you with fear. Something so terrible it could literally kill your business. What is it? That terrible moment when your computer crashes. Everything is gone – your work in progress, … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Losing Important Server Data

It can happen to the best of us. Lost data is inconvenient, annoying and can be down right expensive. So how can you made sure you don’t fall foul of the data gremlins that love to cause chaos? Well, before … Continue reading

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