Are you an expert?

If you’re in business you’re probably an expert in your core business. that’s how most small businesses start – the business owner leaves their employer and sets up their own business doing something they really enjoy doing. For us that’s...

Danger! Virus at work

Many people think that viruses arrive via email, but today just as many viruses are hidden and ready to pounce on websites that you visit. Malicious software can be easily hidden in advertisements on even the most respected sites – even the London Stock Exchange has...

Shop safely for Christmas

With the shops gearing up for Christmas it can be tempting to avoid the crush and craziness and sit in front of the biggest shopping centre in the world – the internet. With a bit of planning, it can be very satisfying to sit in a nice warm room ticking items off your...

Hackers and Crackers

Most people refer to individuals who gain unauthorised access to websites, email accounts, bank accounts and online profiles as ‘hackers’.  That’s not accurate and, if you’re talking to someone who deals with technology, you may find serious miscommunication going on!...

The cost of open source software

Although the giants of software, like Microsoft, have a stranglehold on our desktops, most people have heard of open source software.  These are applications that have been developed and are free to use.  You may have heard of Linux and Open Office (the alternative to...