DDR RAM – How to tell the difference
We often get asked how to differentiate between DDR2, DDR3 & DDR4 – the easiest way it to look at the pins on each stick. This simple image will help you.
Scam calls from fake companies (Wintech)
Today I am working on a new clients laptop after they got a call from a company called Wintech Experts (not the US web developers).This company has charged this lady £490 for a ONE TIME FIX : LIFETIME (does that even make sense?)They have sold her a fake MS Office …
How to spot a fake email?
I am constantly asked by customers how do we know if an email is genuine? The easiest way is to check the URL (web address) you are about to click – if you hover over the web address, you can see the actual address it will take you too. On …
Outlook not adding Exchange Accounts?
Outlook bypasses AutoDiscover and connects directly to Office 365 mailbox? Has this happened to you, it has me, TWICE in a week, it turns out it’s because of this: Starting in Outlook 2016 version 16.0.6741.2017, Microsoft has enabled a new feature called Direct Connect to Office 365. What this feature does …
Firmware Updates – what and why
Firmware is a software that is embedded into a hardware device. Firmware controls how your device behaves. We recommend that you update the firmware on all your products whenever new firmware becomes available. New firmware often fixes bugs, contains new features, and protects you from security vulnerabilities. Some products can …
How to fix Task Scheduler in Windows
How to fix issues with Task Scheduler: I’ve had quite a lot of my customers PC’s that have been affected by this bug, it’s unsure how it happens but the result is the same, newly installed programs cannot create tasks to update/scan etc. This is how you fix it 🙂 …
Terms & Conditions have been updated – Please read.
Dear Customers, Please note that our Terms & Conditions have been updated. Please take 5 minutes to flick through them – Thank you T&C updated October 2018 For the FULL T&C regarding websites please download and print this PDF document: T&C for Websites October 2018
Windows 10 1809 is here :)
After several months of testing I am now downloading the official update of 1809 in Windows Update 🙂 Some of the top Windows 10 1809 features Dark mode for File Explorer: With October 2018 Update, Windows 10 gets its own dark mode. Head over to Settings > Personalization > Colours and scroll down …
Update WordPress database SCAM – DO NOT OPEN!
This morning one of my customers sent me this to ask what he needs to do to update his database: If ever you get emails that you are not 100% sure about just hover your mouse over the link and look at the web address, you can clearly see here …
100 useful Windows commands for the I.T. guys
I am sure some of you will find these useful. (a lot of these no longer work in Windows 10) Type CMD and then type the command in “Command Prop” 1. Windows Version – winver 2. Windows System Security Tool – syskey 3. Windows Firewall – firewall.cpl 4. Add/Remove Programs …
Windows 10 Start-up Sounds – turn them ON
One of the annoying things M$ have done in Windows 10 is hide the logon/logoff sounds – all you can do now is turn the initial startup sound ON or OFF, not much good for power users. I have made a small .reg file that turns them back on in …
A 5 star testimonial from The Lakes Care Centre
The Lakes Care Centre have been a customer for about 13 years. As mentioned here I also do work for the staff on a personal level. Thank you to Jack and all the staff at The Lakes Care Centre, Dukinfield.
A great review from Sleigh & Son Solicitors
Sleigh and Son have been one my customers for about 15 years, they have 3 offices and keep me on my toes most weeks. I look after their websites, networking, 3 Servers and about 50 workstations, which does keep me busy. Over Christmas I work straight through the holidays to …
Teamviewer and Remote Sessions
As some of you know, I have had issues with Teamviewer for about 10 months when they told me I have to buy a commercial license or get cut off after 5 minutes use. It’s been a nightmare, and I have tried many alternatives, my favourite being SHOW MY PC, …
What? No Antivirus? No Security?
This is what happens when you have no protection on your computer. So many people think they are OK to run their systems with no anti-virus, but the truth is, if you have not been infected, it’s just pure fluke! This particular customer could not run any programs on the …
New Website going live :)
I have just finished updating my website, it’s been a long time coming I know. There are a few small cosmetic changes to still be made but I think it looks much better. Please have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks Steve
Twitter advices ALL its users to change their password after a glitch
Twitter urges all users to change passwords after glitch (Reuters) – Twitter Inc urged its more than 330 million users to change their passwords after a glitch caused some to be stored in readable text on its internal computer system! Change your PASSWORD NOW! Full story here: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-passwords/twitter-says-glitch-exposed-substantial-number-of-users-passwords-idUSKBN1I42JG
Merging 2 offices together, the stresses of working in I.T.
The Stresses of working in I.T. – Today was not the day we planned. What happens when you are merging 2 companies together and the new company coming to your customer of 15 years, have had an arse looking after their IT? No antivirus despite paying for a site license …
WordPress – Disable ADMIN accounts!
We have set up a site for a new client, the site has been live for about 1 month In that time these are some of the failed hacks that have hit the system – once you see this list you will see how important it is that: 1. You …
GDPR – Are you ready?
The six fundamentals of GDPR success. If you need help with security, virus protection, backups etc please do not hesitate to get in touch with us! GDPR is centred on protecting consumer rights and ensuring their data is properly protected by the organisation to whom it has been …
Another great review on Google :)
Due to the review system on this site not working 100% we asked customers to do them on Google which is better for potential customers as they know they are genuine. Here is the latest one: If you have used our services we would appreciate a review from yourself too …
Just got this from Kaspersky – Information about recent Microsoft Security Updates
Dear Steve On Wednesday 3rd January, Microsoft issued a number of updates in relation to two recently disclosed vulnerabilities that affect CPUs on personal computers, mobile devices, and the cloud. These vulnerabilities were named “Meltdown” and “Spectre”. The Windows security updates are only available to devices running updated anti-virus software from …
Intel Meltdown bug – MS fix and your Anti-Virus may cause your system to crash!
Intel Meltdown bug – MS fix and your Anti-Virus may cause your system to crash! Over the past few days Microsoft have released patches for the Intel Meltdown bug, we have already had 5 customers PC’s that have crashed during the update – all PC’s were running Kaspersky – Today …
Intel may be in trouble :/
Huge Intel CPU Bug Allegedly Causes Kernel Memory Vulnerability With Up To 30% Performance Hit In Windows And Linux If the reports are accurate, it appears that Intel might have a pretty severe chip-level security bug on its hands that cannot be simply swatted away with a microcode update. The …
How to turn off COMMENTS in WordPress
It is quite apparent since the latest updates of WordPress that most users, ourselves included, will want a discussion on their Blog, and some pages. It is however apparent that small companies don’t want a blog and do not want user comments plastered all over their website. On the latest …
Discover the many dangers of going online using public Wi-Fi.
7 Ways You’re at Risk Without a VPN You won’t believe just how easy it is to hack the Wi-Fi network you are on and steal incredible amounts of your valuable data. Worse, every time you go online you run the risk of somebody snooping through your personal info. This guide reveals 7 …
Dropbox Email Scam
I have had a new scam email sent to me today, pretending to be from Dropbox Of course if you see anything like this, look at the info, I don’t know “Atlas Autos”, and only one garage ever does my car, so know this is not for me. Now look …
Windows 10 Anniversary Update Fails Error Code 0xc1900200
If you are trying to upgrade Windows 7/8 to Windows 10 and you get this error, don’t Panic 🙂 Simply use a Disk Manager (many are free like the excellent MiniTool Partition Wizard) Available here: https://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html Extend the 100Mb DATA Partition to approx’ 500MB (Making it 500Mb sets it up …
Steps on how to avoid Ransomware
Steps on how to avoid Ransomware 1. Backup your computer immediately Investing in an external hard drive and making regular backups will help you in protecting your data, if not in saving you against malware. A data backup can save you from significant stress, time and money in the event when …
Secure your Browsing Experience using HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere is produced as a collaboration between The Tor Project and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Many sites on the web offer some limited support for encryption over HTTPS, but make it difficult to use. For instance, they may default to unencrypted HTTP, or fill encrypted pages with links that …
Facebook “View in Tab”
A new feature came this week, that could be useful if you are keeping an eye on a specific post. It’s called VIEW in Tab and pops up your post like a Private Message Window: Will you use this function or do you think its just another annoying popup? Save
Running PHP 5.2 or 5.4?
If your website is running PHP versions 5.2 or 5.4 it is important that you update to 5.6 as soon as possible as support for the older versions will cease later this year. If your website is hosted by us (Mobile PC Rescue) then I have already upgraded your PHP …
How to fix Windows 10 Update that kills Internet etc
Many of you may have heard about the Windows 10 update that kills your internet/LAN ? If you encounter this issue, this is how you fix it: Run Command Prompt in ADMIN MODE (Right Mouse Click it after typing CMD in search) at the command prompt type: netsh winsock reset …
Another scammed customer today, now with Ransomware!
Today I visited a new customer, I had been recommended by another customer. (Thanks to everyone who recommends my business by the way ). On arrival he tells me he got a call from Windows (yes Windows, not even Microsoft this time), he goes on to say that he …
Windows 10 Anniversary Update – What is it? How do I get it?
Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Some of our favourite updates/additions “The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is the second big update since the launch of Windows 10. It’s full of great new features that customers told us they want. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update will automatically download and install when it becomes …
New scam from people pretending to be from B.T.
Today 30th August 2016, I was called out by a regular customer, they had taken a call over the bank holiday weekend from a guy saying he was from B.T. (British Telecom) and needed to fix issues on their computer as it was running slow. Unfortunately, my customer agreed and …
Kaspersky launches its own OS on Russian routers
Kaspersky Labs has finished building its eponymously-named operating system after four years of quiet development. Little information about the OS has made it onto the English-speaking side of the internet. Kaspersky Labs Russia told Vulture South to wait a few weeks for the English press release for information. What we …
Titanfall 2 multiplayer picks up speed in tech test’s second week
Ahead of Titanfall 2’s second weekend tech test, developer Respawn Entertainment is addressing players’ complaints with the multiplayer mode. The studio announced on the series’ website that it’s made changes to both the pre-alpha build that’s playable right now as well as the final version of the game, out in late October, based on feedback it’s …
How to enable/Disable ONE DRIVE in Windows 10
For Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, and Education Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 get access to the Group Policy Editor. This utility provides an advanced option that allows you to disable OneDrive system-wide, but Windows 10 Home users can’t use this. To do this, press the Windows key …
WordPress 4.6 is now available!
If you use WordPress then this update is very important, apart from new features it contains some very much needed Security updates. Shiny Updates v2Shiny Updates replaces progress updates with a simpler and more straight forward experience when installing, updating, and deleting plugins and themes. Those actions are now all …
What to do if Windows fails after updates saying “REGISTRY Corrupt”
Today I have been working on a Windows 7 PC where the registry got corrupt after installing some Windows 7 updates (at least that’s what we think did it) After many reboots and trying to use the Windows Boot Disk (via USB of course) to force a recovery I have …
Transfer files between Windows 10 devices using Air Transfery
Want to transfer files between two Windows devices? Check out a new way to do so using the Air Transfery app for Windows 10 devices. Air Transfery is available free of cost at the Windows Store, and you can easily download and install it on your PC and other mobile …
Pre_order the new Nintendo Mini Now :)
This looks great and will give all us oldies a trip down memory lane 🙂 It’s out late this year but you can pre-order it now 🙂 what you waiting for? Save
Facebook posts that say type “Amen” etc
THINK BEFORE YOU SHARE or REPLY – just use your head! Beware of deceitful Facebook users who are posting (FAKE) pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into commenting on them by typing “Amen,” in order to make them …
Windows 10 – Ready to Upgrade
Is it OK to Upgrade now? Yes, now all the bugs are fixed and it seems much more stable here Just make sure you disable Kaspersky As with ANY Operating System Update there may be residual errors carried over from the previous version and these can cause a myriad of …
How to Reactivate Windows 7 using CMD (DOS)
So, you got a PC and someone decided to put a hacked version of Windows 7 on for you or maybe you installed a DVD off the internet that has pre-cracked your software? May be you just want to go legal BEFORE upgrading to Windows 10?? Whatever your reason, this …
Got a new Laptop? Let us set it up for you.
If you have bought a new laptop in the Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals the chances are that it is full of Bloatware (Programs that you will never use, or Trial versions that you have to buy to get the full features) Anti Virus and MS Office will both …
Do you like Photography?
Anyone interested in Photography or just like seeing photos, please come and join us in my group – over 400 members and growing 🙂 Photography Group for everyone to share photos and ideas | Facebook
Windows 10 – No details Pane at the bottom of Explorer – Grrrr
Well, once again Microsoft annoy the hell out of everyone by changing a feature that is loved! On Windows 7 at the bottom of Explorer you have a small detail pane which shows details of files selected, brilliant for file size, dates etc; I sue this so much because of …