Hello and welcome to another Tech Advice blog article. Today I am going to look at the different types of Cybersecurity software and make suggestions as to whether you need some, or all of them. The types that I am going to look at are: Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Firewalls, VPNs, and Password Managers. Anti-Virus: Let’s start with Anti-Virus software. As the name suggests, this software protects … Continue reading Introduction to Cybersecurity Software
Hello and welcome to another Tech Advice blog article. Today’s article was inspired by recent reports that Microsoft wants to make passwords a thing of the past when logging into Microsoft devices and accounts (News article from The Verge). This does not include PIN numbers that can also be used to log into Windows computer as a backup. The reasoning behind this is that passwords … Continue reading Signing in to Windows without a Password
Hello and welcome to this third article on Backing Up your Data. Today I am going to look at how to back up your files using a memory stick (This can also be used if you have an external hard drive). Introduction to Memory Sticks: First I want to explain a few things about memory sticks to ensure that you get the best possible experience … Continue reading Backing Up your Data Using a Memory Stick
Hello and welcome to my latest blog article, today I am going to show you how to back up your data using the cloud, or to be more specific, using Microsoft OneDrive. In order to do so you will need a Microsoft account, chances are you already have one as Microsoft accounts are used for Outlook, XBOX Live, Hotmail, and Skype. As I mentioned in … Continue reading Backing up your Data Using OneDrive
In today’s blog I am going to look at why you should back up your data and what you need to do so. Backing up your data is more important than ever. Whether its your prized holiday photos or boring legal documents knowing how to back up this data is vital in an age of viruses, malware, and simple accidents. Just to be clear I … Continue reading Introduction to Backing Up your Data
Hello again, and welcome to my penultimate blog looking at the services Tech Advice offers. This time I am going to look at our Cybersecurity Advice service and how Tech Advice seeks to help you stay secure while using your devices. The service itself covers a range of topics from help with backing up your files to advice on securing your devices. To help you … Continue reading Cybersecurity
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