A new trick has been discovered in use by phishing scams, spoofing the verification mark in Gmail. Gmail has recently introduced blue check marks to verify trusted senders, with the intention of making it easier to spot phishing emails that are pretending to be from legitimate senders. Sending fake emails that pretend to be from […]
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New Outlook Available Now
Have you seen the new version of Outlook? It’s now available for users of the desktop app via the New Outlook button in the top right corner of the window. The first noticeable difference is the change to the interface. The ribbon menus have been simplified and are quicker and easier to use. The calendar […]
Atomic MacOS Stealer
Recently, Mac users have been reporting a new type of malware designed for MacOS. The malware, known as Atomic MacOS Stealer, impersonates legitimate software installation programs. When run on a computer, it displays a prompt for the user’s password, claiming to need it for installation. It then uses this password to steal data from the […]
Windows 10 End-of-Life
Microsoft have now officially announced that the End-of-Life date for Windows 10 will be the 14th of October, 2025. Windows 10 was previously expected to be the last version of Windows ever and to be continuously updated rather than replaced. Those plans have since changed, leading to the release of Windows 11 and the planned […]
Computer Time and Batteries
Ever wondered how a computer knows the time when you first switch it on, even if there’s no internet access? It’s because there’s a battery in the computer that provides enough power to the motherboard for it to keep track of the current date and time, even when the computer is off. This is known […]
UK Emergency Alerts Test Update
The UK Emergency Alerts service sent a test alert to mobiles in the UK today. Some users have reported that the alert came early, and for some the alert did not come at all. There’s speculation as to why this is, but currently nothing has been confirmed.
Delivery Scam Messages
Are you waiting for items you’ve ordered online? If you get text messages concerning your parcels, be wary of any that are saying you need to make additional payments in order to receive your item. Why? Because fake messages pretending to hold your parcel are a common scam. Many online retailers will text you to […]
Online Shopping Returns
Are you planning to avoid the crowds by doing your Christmas shopping online this year? While shopping online is incredibly convenient, it does have the issue that you can’t physically examine the item, and only have photos and text descriptions to go by. This can lead people to be wary of shopping online for fear […]
OneDrive Sync Issues, Too Many Files?
Has OneDrive been taking too long to synchronise files or using too much memory? The issue could be down to how many files it is syncing. It is recommended that the total number of files for OneDrive to sync doesn’t exceed 100,000, as doing so will make syncing files slow and memory intensive. While it […]
Strange Facebook Postings and Messages
Have you or your friends started receiving Facebook messages that don’t sound like the person they’re from? This could mean that person’s account has been hacked. One of the most common symptoms of a compromised Facebook account is a message or post making an offer that sounds too good to be true, such as the […]