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Linux is an operating system and it comes in many flavours. From the web: Linux is an open-source Unix-like operating system based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged as a Linux distribution. The fact that you are reading this shows…
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I came across this error whilst installing Elementary OS 5.1 onto a 2011 MacBook. After checking out why, it became obvious. The MacBook boots in UEFI mode and not MBR. Normally I create my Linux USB drives with Balena Etcher and trust it to get the drive right. A quick switch to RUFUS and create…
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In the context of information security, social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. This differs from social engineering within the social sciences, which does not concern the divulging of confidential information. This, in many ways is similar to phishing. Criminals will use your own social media to…
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I am starting off my series of “What is” with Phishing. Probably the easiest way for a hacker to gain control of your accounts. A definition of the term Phishing: Phishing is a type of online fraud that involves tricking people into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by masquerading as…
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Transfer photos from an iPhone or Android phone to your PC First, connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can’t find the device if the device is locked. On your PC, select the Start  button and then select Photos to open the Photos…
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Did you know that hackers share details of accounts that they have compromised? Well this can lead to you having your e-mail account taken over by hackers, this means they can pretend to be YOU with all the sites that you visit, such as Amazon, E-Bay, Facebook, and sometimes your banks. You can secure your…
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Are you working from home? Do you need support for your IT needs? Then look no further than MBSiT – www.mbsit.co.uk Support for home users has never been so important as we switch to home working to prevent the spread of Covid 19. That support must be responsive to customers requirements. Our remote support facilities…
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Things to do with older hardware? I was given an old MacBook Pro 8,2. it had a faulty hard drive and only 4GB ram. After I upgraded the RAM to 16GB and threw in a 500GB SSD I figured reloading it with Mac OS should be a breeze. Connected it to my network and did…
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Ok, so you might be a little paranoid about passing your credit card details over to someone. You are right to be. Although many websites will offer you a secure and reliable service, there are may out there that will simply love to steal your money. So what do you look out for? Well lets…
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Why would you want to reset your PC? It may be because you want to fix a software issue, get back to how it was when it was new or recycle the PC. Good news, Windows 10 has a built in RESET function. Important: If you’ve encrypted your device, you’ll need your BitLocker key to reset…
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