Melton Computer News

Social Media / 18.05.2021

In the last 10 years, social media has changed the way the people use the internet. More people are using the internet than ever and social media is a major reason for that. Social media has been the target of good and bad news stories over the years and some people are simply reluctant to step into the new world. We believe however that every business should have some form of social media. So Why do we think social media is important for your business? Direct Contact It’s a direct line to your...

Microsoft, Software / 18.05.2021

Windows 10 comes with a basic software to get you going on your computer. Here’s 24 programs you can download for free that you should at least try. Chrome Chrome is one of the first programs we install on all new computers we sell. Made by Google, Chrome is available on many devices from Windows, Mac, Linus, Android & IOS. Firefox An alternative to Microsoft Edge, Firefox has been around for many years and is getting better every release. Now with built in Crypto mining and advert-blockers, Firefox is a popular replacement. ...

Browser, Security / 18.05.2021

Firefox has been around for quite a while; most computer users have used it at some point. Now, there’s great new features that will be found in the latest version. (Version 70) Privacy Breach Technology. Firefox 70 will come with Password Breach Alerts, Privacy Reports and performance updates. Firefox 70’s new password manager (Lockwise) will now warn users if their user credentials have been breached in known data breaches. If Firefox recognises a data breach, users will be informed and prompted to change their passwords to better protect themselves. Firefox & Lockwise Password...

Apple, Security / 18.05.2021

Every day I wake to find at least two email sitting in my inbox declaring my Apple ID has been locked for security reasons. The E-Mail continues to ask me to login to my Apple Account to confirm my Apple ID and payment details.The email contains a link looks legitimate enough to encourage a click, but if you hover over the link you will see that it’s not pointing to an Apple site. The example I am looking at is a tinyurl link. In other e-mails we’ve seen, a link simply...

Mobile, Ransomware, Android / 18.05.2021

Ransomware has been in the news due to crippling outdated Windows computers around the world. The WannaCry Ransomware which caused havoc all over the globe is probably the most well-known. Now there is a new one to watch out for and its targeting Android users.If you use an Android phone, please read on. The Ransomware that’s targeting Android users was found by researchers. The Ransomware is spreading via SMS & popular forums across the internet. Known as Andriod/Filecoder.C, this Ransomware virus has been in circulation for around a three months. Once...