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29/05/2019

Seriously... Does anyone still fall for these?

20/05/2018

Anyone with this popular router... Take care.

This is a good point to.mention using 1.1.1.1 for your DNS instead of the standard or Google's 8.8.8.8. slightly faster and more secure. Also, surely Google knows enough about you already!??!!????

DrayTek - Routers, Firewalls, Switches, Wireless Management, 3G/4G and IP PBX products

15/12/2017

Best use of string ever!!!

A small, independent ISPs manages to get speeds of 3.5 megabits from broadband over wet string.

29/11/2017

The word Apple are looking for is "Oops".

They have already fixed this, so please update your OS.

Today a Twitter user found a massive security vulnerability in MacOS High Sierra which allows anyone to login to your system with ease.

17/11/2017

Mmmmm... Coffee Lake.

No, that's not a lake of coffe, it's the new Intel Processor family that has come on sale. Very fast very efficient. Thinking about upgrading? Now is a good time!

https://www.ebuyer.com/805377-intel-core-i7-8700k-3-70ghz-processor-bx80684i78700k

Adding to the excitement is AMD with their new range of Ryzen chips... The future is looking very fast!

https://www.ebuyer.com/778677-amd-ryzen-7-1800x-8-core-am4-cpu-processor-yd180xbcaewof

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16/11/2017

We at EllisConnect use remote control software. It is an essential tool to provide quick fixes. It's inevitable that criminals use it in this way, but also a risky move on their part, as it opens them up to being traced if they remote control the wrong PC!

Sophos has uncovered a new niche in the world of cybercrime: ransomware infections where the crooks run the ransomware themselves

08/11/2017

First proper post from my new blog. It is coming up as "Page not found", perhaps it's trying to tell me something! Click it anyway!

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20/10/2017

https://www.pcgamesn.com/windows-10-fall-creators-update-anti-cheat-trueplay

The latest update for Windows 10 has begun rolling out, and the Fall Creators Update is bringing a pretty nice selection of new features, though as always not everything is a net positive. Yet somewhe

18/10/2017

Anybody developing an app for Windows 10 fall Creators update??

If you don't currently have a Dev Center account sign in with your Microsoft account to receive a free Dev Center registration token.

17/10/2017

Very interesting article about wifi security. Once again the answer is "keep your devices up to date". Vulnerabilities are discovered in software all the time, especially operating systems. Updates are there for a reason. Update your PC, update your Mac, update your ipad/iphone, update your android devices. The best way to be secure.

The discovery of a vulnerability affecting the WPA2 Wi-Fi security standard has people in a spin. But how serious is it really, and what basic steps can you take to keep your network safe from a Krack attack?