Melton Computer News

Browser, Security, Computer, Internet, Maintenance, Malware, Windows / 28.04.2023

Elder fraud refers to any fraudulent activity or scam that targets older adults or senior citizens, with the intent of deceiving or exploiting them for financial gain. Elder fraud can take many forms, including telemarketing scams, investment fraud, identity theft, healthcare fraud, and more. Some common types of elder fraud include: The Grandparent Scam. The scammer pretends to be the victim's child or grandchild, claiming to be in trouble and in urgent need of money. Sweepstakes and Lottery Scam.The scammer informs the victim that they have won a large sum of money...

Internet, NBN, Starlink / 28.04.2023

Starlink is a satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, which aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas around the world. If you live in a rural area with limited or no access to traditional internet service providers, or you need a reliable backup internet connection, Starlink may be a good option for you. If you have Satellite NBN or ADSL, Starlink might be worth considering. Here are some reasons why you might consider buying Starlink: High-speed internet.Starlink offers speeds of up to 150 Mbps, which is faster than many...

Browser, Security, Business, Computer, Computers, Internet, Maintenance, Malware, Ransomware, Social Media, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11 / 04.07.2022

When you hear the word Ransomware, you may think of hackers that have locked down your files, folders, and emails with a demand of payments to regain access. There have been countless examples of this type of attack over the years, with various levels of breaches, and mixed results upon ransom payment. If you have been the victim of ransomware, you may have lost photos, documents, or other important files. What are the five main steps to reduce your risk of a Ransomware attack? Have a good Anti-Virus/Anti Malware programs running on your PC...

Uncategorized / 04.07.2022

After 27 years of providing access to the Internet, Microsoft has pulled the plug on Internet Explorer. It’s hardly a surprise though as Internet Explorer was hidden since the release of Windows 10., and was used by people that knew how to find it. Since early versions of Windows 10, Microsoft’s preferred Internet browser has been Microsoft Edge, and with that the demise of Internet Explorer was just a matter of time. What can you use instead of Internet Explorer? Edge is what your Microsoft computer will come with pre-bundled as part...

Uncategorized / 07.02.2022

In November, it was estimated that Windows 11 was the main operating system on 8.3% of the worlds computers. Since then, numbers have doubled to 16.1%. It’s obvious that Windows 11 is here and it’s here to stay. Like Windows 10, some people are finding their computers are automatically upgrading to Windows 11. While the upgrade is free, it’s not without risk. Any major update has a risk of data loss and failure. A faulty disk, an install error, a user not realizing and switching a computer off are all examples of how...