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A (new) case for powering down
I am often asked about whether a computer should be powered down, when not in use, or not. I've even written about it here, which means...
Jul 19, 20192 min read


Usernames and Passwords...seriously, USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS – have them all to hand
If you are paying someone to set up a new computer and do the migration for you, then you really must have your ducks in a row pertaining...
May 3, 20192 min read


Reasons to change your password
In previous articles I have described ways to protect yourself and your data. Usually protecting yourself means applying a password to...
Nov 14, 20183 min read


When eyes, ones and els all look the same
Since computing began with alpha-numerics there's been a problem. Certain numbers and letters all look alike. For example, the favourite...
Oct 4, 20182 min read


So you've been PWNED...whatever that is...
I know what PWNED is but it isn't my thing/generation and the definition and use varies a bit. But, the web site "Have I been PWNED" is...
Aug 21, 20183 min read
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