Windows Update Pushes Windows 10 Upgrade
In Windows 7 recent instances of Windows Update appear to be heavily biased towards forcing the “optional” Upgrade to Windows 10: But, if you want to stay on Windows 7 for now, how do...
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Windows 10 pre-upgrade check list
There is a good summary and links to more detailed discussion of how to make the upgrade to Windows 10 as trouble free as possible on www.howtogeek.com: Update to Windows 10 Headache Free With...
I’m supporting Macmillan Cancer Support’s Brave the Shave campaign
This August I’m taking part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s Brave the Shave campaign. Update 19th Aug: Massive thanks to everyone who donated last night: Raised £690.15 for Macmillan Cancer Support including a fabulous pledge...
Windows 10 is Released – Should You Upgrade?
There is plenty of opinion and advice out there, I’d suggest to wait a little while for Windows 10 to settle down. There is an interesting article from How To Geek: Windows 10 is...
Beware of Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade advert in the task bar
Microsoft is adding a little “AdWare” icon to the toolbar of Windows PCs: It’s all very well letting people know they may be able to get a free upgrade to Windows 10, but beware...
Avast Free AntiVirus 2015
After reviewing the latest reviews in the IT press and evaluating the results myself, I’d recommend Avast Free AntiVirus 2015 as the best compromise between efficient use of resources and the level of protection...
Beware of Malware when you download
The phrase “there’s no free lunch” is over used, but bear it in mind when you see that tempting “free download” offer – whether it is a useful application or a pretty knitting pattern....
Citizen of the Year – Fri 26th Sep’14 @ Bridge House Theatre
I’m proud to be supporting this year’s local Citizen of the Year Awards, organised by the Brakes Trust, featured by the Courier newspaper and sponsored by Alsters Kelley. The Citizen of the Year...
Fix “NSIS Error writing temporary file” for downloaded installers on Windows
If you get an “NSIS Error. Error writing temporary file” it is because something is wrong with the way the NullSoft System Installer Script was written or it is having a problem with temp...
Citizen of the Year 2014 – “Inspirational!”
We are supporting the local Citizen of the Year Awards, organised by the Brakes Trust: The theme for this year’s Citizen of the Year Awards is “Inspirational”. Each year, every single nominee has been...
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