The fan in a laptop is a crucial component and if it is working all the time and not pausing then you need to act sooner rather than later.  Basically the fan is used to remove excess heat from the laptops main board, primarily the CPU (computers processor).

Help I have a virus!

Having an anti-virus program nowadays is an absolute must for every single PC. Without one you are basically asking for trouble. Follow these simple guides to get a decent anti virus application up and running on your computer for FREE! ..

Spyware is it a virus?

There are various discussions within the IT industry as to the classification of spyware, however the most common is as follows. Spyware is generally installed without your knowledge and comes from some software released by companies who are interested in giving you sponsored advertising or..

Is it time to replace my PC? 

This is question we are asked time and time again, should I upgrade or buy a new PC?  Well the simple answer is this..

We know how annoying it can be if technicians try to baffle you with jargon, so here are some of the basic words you may come accross and there explanation.

Slow PC?

PCs get cluttered over time, and there are various methods to improve performance without having to buy the latest and greatest upgrades or a whole new computer!

Use some of our tips for improving performance in your tired technology..

How not to get caught

Basically Phishing is online identify theft. They use many various methods of capturing your information. SPAM, malicious Web sites, email messages and instant messages to name a few methods. The idea is to trick people into divulging sensitive information, such as bank and credit card accounts.

It is becoming increasingly common for people to use search engines to look for products and services in their neighbourhood and for search engines to focus on local search.

As an ecommerce business your domain name is one of your most important assets. So what are some of the issues surrounding domain naming, and what tools are out there to help you on your way?

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It is becoming increasingly common for people to use search engines to look for products and services in their neighbourhood and for search engines to focus on local search.

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As social media such as Facebook, Twitter and others continue to increase in popularity, more businesses are trying to work out whether they can be used to drive sales. In this article, we summarise some recent thinking on the topic.

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When you’re trying to market your company online, it’s easy to get caught up with all the latest social media options. Just keeping your Facebook Page or Twitter feed updated can take up a huge amount of time, but are you getting the most out of the resources you are putting in?

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Geolocation is online technology that allows businesses to identify where potential customers are and then target marketing according to the location.

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Video-sharing website YouTube provides many opportunities for you to promote your e-business and add value for your customers.

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With the rapid growth in numbers of people using smart phones and, to a lesser extent, tablets, more and more businesses are ensuring that not only websites can be viewed on phones, but that people can make purchases using their phones as well.

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A well-functioning website is vitally important for small business these days, and even more so if you are an e-business and the site is your sole sales channel.

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As a small e-business you may not have the resources or expertise to staff every role in the organisation, but funds may also be tight for hiring outside experts.

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With more and more businesses using Facebook as part of their marketing strategy, how do you make your page a place that your customers want to visit?

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Trust is a crucial part of any business relationship, especially when – online – you don’t engage with your customers face-to-face. So how do you make your e-business site trustworthy and a true reflection of your credibility?

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