by THEPCDR | Jan 13, 2020 | Security, Tech Tips
On Tuesday 14th Jan 2020, Microsoft will officially end updates and support for Windows 7. The operating system will continue to function, Microsoft will stop offering technical support, software and security updates and fixes. Microsoft recommends replacing the...
by THEPCDR | Jun 18, 2018 | Security, Tech Tips
What is Illicit streaming Whilst streaming services like Now TV, Netflix, Amazon Fire TV Spotify etc, provide easy and affordable access to a multitude of legal content direct to your home. The UK government is waging a war against what it calls “illicit streaming...
by THEPCDR | Nov 13, 2017 | Tech Tips
Setting up a NAS There’s a quick and easy way to add network associated storage (NAS) to your BT Home Hub 6. This can be achieved by plugging some storage into the USB socket on the back of the router. Either with a USB stick or a USB drive. The home hub only uses...
by THEPCDR | Oct 2, 2017 | Tech Tips
Quick guide to creating a contact group Use a contact group also called a distribution list to send an email to multiple contacts e.g. a committee, or even just a group of friends, without having to add individual names every time want to email them. Sending a message...
by THEPCDR | Sep 22, 2017 | Tech Tips
Wi-Fi Not Working? Recently, many Windows 10 users have encountered no Wi-Fi available when trying to connect their computer to the internet. Sometimes the dreaded yellow triangle indicating no Internet available, but seemingly a Wi-Fi connection. This often occurs...
by THEPCDR | Sep 21, 2017 | Tech Tips
Old routers need not just fade away In the inexorable pursuit of faster broadband speeds and more efficient wireless (Wi-Fi) connections it seems that many of us are regularly replacing our router. BT appear to release a new one for their latest “go-faster” service...