Keane Computer Services

06/02/2023

Google have confirmed that their google chrome web browser will no longer be updated for Windows 7 and 8.

If you are still running one of these older operating systems, then it might be time to consider upgrading.

Please contact me for details.

24/01/2023

If any of you are still running Windows 8 or 8.1 please be aware that Microsoft has now stopped supporting it for consumers.

This means no more updates or security patches, leaving your computer increasingly vulnerable to viruses etc.

Feel free to get in touch to find out what your upgrade options are.

11/03/2021

If any of you are still running Windows 7 please be aware that Microsoft stopped supporting it for consumers over a year ago now. We are increasingly seeing incompatibility issues with third party software, and anti-virus software in particular.

Feel free to get in touch to find out what your options are with regard to upgrading to Windows 10.

If you are running any version of Windows 8, you should definitely consider upgrading.

24/01/2020

Many of you still running Windows 7 will have seen this message appear. Microsoft has now stopped supporting Windows 7. Feel free to get in touch to find out what this means for you, and what your options are with regard to upgrading to Windows 10.

23/04/2018

I am seeing a lot of problems lately with Windows 10 computers running very slowly. Have you noticed yours slowing down considerably lately?

If so, it could be down to 100% hard disk usage. This appears to be an increasingly common problem at the moment, and can be tricky to resolve.

Luckily I know how to fix it, so if you are experiencing problems then get in touch!

27/07/2017

Did you know that 30% of phishing (scam) emails are still opened every day?

Those nice people at security experts Sophos, Naked Security by Sophos, have released a short video providing some top tips to avoid phishing emails.

It is well worth a watch.

There is also further information available here:

https://www.sophos.com/lp/anti-phishing/prevention.aspx

Check out this short video to get practical tips on how to avoid the phishing bait. And for more information visit www.sophos.com/prevent-phishing

30/09/2016

I have posted this before, but it is still such a common problem that I thought it worthwhile to mention it again. Please feel free to share.

Having had a number of faulty laptops to repair recently, I thought it a good idea to share some helpful tips with you.

The two most common causes of laptop problems are overheating and rough handling.

Laptops get hot and need a good airflow for cooling. Always use your laptop on a hard, flat surface, never on a soft surface like a bed or the carpet, or indeed on your lap! If you want to use it on any of these surfaces then put something hard and flat, like a tray, under it first. Also, make sure that all the vents underneath and to the side of your laptop are kept clear of dust and fluff.

The most fragile moving part in your laptop is the hard drive.

Sudden knocks can easily cause damage to the hard drive and result in loss of data. It is always a good idea to back up data to an external hard drive, or indeed to the cloud, if you can.

Handle your laptop with care and make sure it doesn't overheat, and you could save hundreds in repair bills, not to mention the danger of losing your treasured photos and files.

02/09/2016

This is a useful site to see if your email addresses have been compromised anywhere :)

Have I been pwned? allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your email addresses has been compromised.

01/06/2016

Lots of refurbished laptops coming into stock now. Starting from only £25!

More details will be posted soon, but if you are looking for a laptop then feel free to enquire now :)

17/02/2016

It's been a busy start to the year which is why things have been so quiet on here.

Windows 10 is continuing to give people problems when they try to upgrade.

If you have encountered difficulties, particularly if you are a Dell laptop user or have Microsoft Outlook installed, then we have all the solutions covered, so get in touch! :)