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This is more of a rant than a post, so beware. With the shocking rise of AI, and the way it is being forced upon us, hardware manufacturers are seeing a massive boom in profits. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dzdndzlxqo With many of the big players like nVidia, Intel and AMD all pushing up the prices of hardware due…
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So I have been busy over the last couple of weeks looking at different distributions of Linux. Mainly because I am a geek, but also because I like to recommend them to people who have devices that are not capable of running Windows 11 – but not ready for the land fill just yet. One…
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So QR Codes, those handy little graphics that you scan on your phone. They are wonderful…. but not always. Hackers and Criminals are using QR codes to steal money and other information from you. Often disguised as genuine QR codes, but often placed over the genuine QR Codes. How attackers exploit QR codes What can…
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A NAS or Network Attached Storage is a device that allows you to store data away from your device. For example, backing up your computer/laptop or storing your photos from your phone. Many new NAS devices also allow you to run applications for home automation, or media storage. Some even allow you to run your…
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For those that know me, I know! – I have always recommended BT with Their track record for reliable steady connections. That was until it came for my contract renewal in 2023. I am on their Halo2 Package. FTTC, with 4G Backup. A little disc that is supposed to keep me connected when the main…
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So the latest and greatest from Microsoft has been released. You may be thinking that you need to get it. Wait – Just like many Microsoft products this is not without its issues. With users already reporting issues with the new build, even causing unrecoverable BSOD’s. With ALL upgrades you should first do a FULL…
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You may be aware that Windows 10 is being discontinued in 2025.https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/end-of-support?r=1#:~:text=Support%20for%20Windows%2010%20will,recommend%20moving%20to%20Windows%2011.So what does this mean for your business? With the support ending, it does not mean that you PC/Laptop will not work, it just means that it will no longer receive any updates. This could be a problem if you value your security. You…
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Please take the time to watch the video below. It goes through testing Linux Mint in a Virtual Vox, through to installation and updates. The video is recorded in real time with my very scratchy voice narrating.

So you want a career in IT? Sounds simple? Problem is IT evolves, and very quickly. So the technology you are using right now will probably be replaced in 2 years. With that comes all the support. A career in IT needs to evolve as well. You might want to choose a specialist area: Desktop…
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So you have a couple of computers in your home and you want to share files between users/computers.This is great if you want to keep a backup of your children’s homework for example.You need the computers to be on the same network and be set to PRIVATE. Don’t worry, I show you how to check…
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