So, You Want a Career in IT? Working in IT can be incredibly rewarding. You get to solve problems, build things, help people and work with technology that can completely transform the way organisations operate. But there’s something you need to understand before you start: IT never stands still. What you learn today may be…
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Upgrade to an SSD Before replacing a slow computer, there may be a much cheaper solution. Replacing an old mechanical hard drive with an SSD can completely transform the way a PC feels. We’ve probably all used one. A computer that takes forever to start. You click an application and wait. Windows eventually appears, but…
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What is Linux? Linux powers websites, servers, cloud platforms, routers, NAS devices and millions of computers around the world. You may never have installed Linux yourself, but there is a very good chance you use it every day. When most people think about computer operating systems, two names immediately come to mind: Microsoft Windows and…
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Cyber criminals don’t always need to hack a computer. Sometimes it is much easier to hack the person sitting in front of it. Imagine somebody calls you claiming to be from IT support. They know your name, the company you work for and perhaps even the name of one of your colleagues. They tell you…
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What is Phishing? Phishing is one of the most common ways cyber criminals steal passwords, money and personal information. The good news is that once you know what to look for, many phishing attacks become much easier to spot. We have all received them. An email apparently from Microsoft telling us that our password is…
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