With the release of Windows 10 just around the corner, learn about three new security features in Windows 10 being introduced in the operating system. Microsoft has been branding Windows 10 as a system that will include security upgrades like biometric authentication...
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Customer Accounts Drained Through Starbucks App
A recent security loophole has affected Starbuck’s customers thanks their mobile app. Read more on this story to learn how it happened and how to avoid it. For some unlucky coffee lovers, it was not a great morning when they found that hackers were draining their bank...
How to spot phishing emails and avoid malware infections
Do you know how to spot a phishing email? Phishing emails are not only a nuisance, but can also lead to theft. Our guide will show you how to spot them. The term "phishing" is likened to the word fishing, which sounds almost the same and is used with the same notion...
Can you reuse IT equipment?
Do you want to reuse IT equipment? There are good reasons to reuse old computers, servers and printers. Here's what you need to check before discarding old equipment. With IT equipment having a recommended life cycle implied by vendors and manufacturers, many...
Latest Ransom Malware: TeslaCrypt
A newly discovered ransomware called Teslacrypt is on the loose encrypting victim's media files. Learn what it is and how to protect against it. TeslaCrypt will lock up to 185 types of files comprising of data related to the most popular PC games played online. For...
Does the Speed of your Computer Matter?
Computer processor speed helps determine how fast your system performs. We’ll help you answer: does the speed of your computer really matter? We’ll be providing you with a guide, along with example scenarios for the different processor speeds available today. However,...
Wired or Wireless: Which should you choose?
Should a wired or wireless connection be used for peripherals? We’ll list the pros and cons of wired and wireless connections to help you decide. Most peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners and cameras support Wi-Fi connections. While it's easy to think that...
i3 vs i5 vs i7: Which Processor Should You Choose?
Confused as to which Intel processor to opt for? We’ll help explain the differences between the Intel Core i-series and give scenarios for their ideal use. We have previously touched on processor cores and speeds, which will come in handy to have a rough understanding...
Microsoft Plans for Thin Light Weight Windows Server
Leaked slides discuss Microsoft’s upcoming plans to provide a thin lightweight windows server known as Windows Nano Server. Here's what we know so far. A slide deck, which was leaked, shows Microsoft’s plans to enhance the ability of installing Windows on a “headless”...
What to do when your printer stops working
Do you know what to do when your printer stops working? If not, we'll help you take out some of the guesswork with some basic troubleshooting tips. Printers may be an understated piece of equipment. It almost becomes part of the office furniture, until it gets used...