23.02.10 | Is Norton Internet Security 2010 any good?
In the past we have advised our customers to avoid Norton Internet Security like the plague. However Norton Internet Security 2010 has been receiving praise within the IT media. Have they turned a corner and resolved their previous performance problems? We're always open to giving any product a chance so we'll be testing this over the coming weeks and months and we'll feed back our findings here and in the blog.
17.02.10 | The Brits 2010
Having watched The Brit Awards last night we liked all of the performances which is strange because there is normally a turkey in there! JLS picking up two awards was surprising as such a new group, but well done to them.
13.02.10 | Kaspersky Application Error / Database Corruption
If your a Kaspersky Internet Security or Anti Virus user then you might have received a message telling you that there has been an application error or the database is corrupt. Thankfully there is a quick fix, just force an update and it will resolve this issue. For further information about this message, check out the blog.
12.02.10 | Microsoft Update causing Blue Screen crash for XP users
There have been reports of Windows XP users suffering from the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) after applying the latest Windows updates. There have been reported fixes, such as removing KB977165, but there is no official fix confirmed yet. Source, PC Pro.
08.02.10 | Internet Security, Another Scareware Product.....
There are a number of hoax security tools doing the rounds at the moment which are actually spyware / scareware programs designed to scare you into purchasing a product which doesn't exist. These products are viruses themselves and need to removed properly from your computer. Further information about Internet Security Scareware can be found in The Lucid View.
03.02.10 | Excessive Internet Use Linked to Depression
A study by Leeds University has found that people who spend a lot of time using the Internet might be more likely to suffer from depression. This is because their 'real world' social interactions are reduced. Catriona Morrison, the study's lead author said ""Excessive internet use is associated with depression, but what we don't know is which comes first - are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression?" Source, PC Pro.
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