Okehampton Computers

27/05/2026

With the potential for the weather to take a turn in the next 24 hours, please unplug any equipment to avoid potentially being damaged by any storm or lightning! 🌩️ ⚡

📍 Okehampton Computers – 46-48 Red Lion Yard (Opposite Waitrose)

📞 Call us on – 01837 847590

💻 Visit us online – www.okehamptoncomputers.com

23/05/2026

We will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 25th!

We hope you all have a wonderful bank holiday weekend and look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

📍 Okehampton Computers – 46-48 Red Lion Yard (Opposite Waitrose)

📞 Call us on – 01837 847590

💻 Visit us online – www.okehamptoncomputers.com

08/05/2026

Great to see a new business opening in Okehampton - the whole team can't wait to try Villa Verde Meldon out!

Hello everyone ☺️

We’re thrilled to finally share some exciting news with all of you who have been patiently waiting for Villa Verde Meldon to open 🎉🎊

We’re delighted to announce that our doors will officially open on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 PM 😍

You are all warmly invited to join us for our Grand Opening celebration! To make the evening even more special:

🥂 Tables of 4 people or more will receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco
🥂 Tables of up to 3 people will each enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco

To reserve your table, simply send us a message on Facebook or book through our website https://villaverdemeldon.co.uk

The incredible support, kind messages, and table reservations we’ve already received mean so much to us, and we truly want to THANK each and every one of you for your amazing support ❤️

PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US BY:
✔️ Tagging your friends and family
✔️ Sharing this post
✔️ Following our page

Your support means the world to us 🫶🏻

We wish you all a wonderful day and can’t wait to welcome you on opening night and beyond.

Warm regards,
Villa Verde Meldon

08/05/2026

Wishing a massive GOOD LUCK to all the incredible young people taking on the Ten Tors challenge on Dartmoor this weekend! 🥾⛰️

If you’re a parent heading up to basecamp to support, or a participant needing some last-minute tech essentials for the weekend, pop into the shop before you head up:

🔋 Power Banks
🔌 Charging Cables
🎧 Wireless Headphones

Pop in and see us to grab your gear before you head out. Stay safe, look after your team, and have an amazing weekend out on the tors! 🎒🏆

Let's just hope the famous Dartmoor weather decides to be kind! ☀️🌧️

📍 Okehampton Computers – 46-48 Red Lion Yard (Opposite Waitrose)
📞 Call us on – 01837 847590
💻 Visit us online – www.okehamptoncomputers.com

02/05/2026

We will be closed on Monday 4th for the Early May bank holiday and will re-open on the 5th!

We hope you all have a wonderful bank holiday weekend!

02/04/2026

That's a wrap, see you all after Easter.

Happy Easter to you all from the team at Okehampton Computers!

Our opening hours for Easter 2026;

Friday 3rd April - Closed
Saturday 4th April - Closed
Monday 6th April - Closed
Tuesday 7th April - Open as usual

19/03/2026

On July 9th, 2025, David James Corby stole the Devon Air Ambulance collection pot from our shop.

​Following a police investigation, it was revealed that over just a few days, he stole six other charity pots, including those for cancer and homelessness charities. We provided clear CCTV evidence and worked closely with the police to ensure a conviction.

​While he was found guilty at Exeter Magistrates Court, we are incredibly disappointed that the sentence was merely a 25-day rehabilitation order.

At Okehampton Computers, we have zero tolerance for theft. To steal from a charity is the lowest of the low. If you target us or our community partners, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be named and shamed.

24/02/2026

Tech Tip Tuesday 🖱️🖥️💻💾

Restore Closed Browser Tabs: Use Ctrl+Shift+T (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+T (Mac) to instantly reopen tabs.

Clipboard History Press Win + V to access a history of items you've copied, allowing you to paste multiple previous items.

Windows/Mac Lock Shortcut: Press Windows Key + L or Ctrl+Cmd+Q to
quickly lock your computer.

📍 Okehampton Computers – 46-48 Red Lion Yard (Opposite Waitrose)

📞 Call us on – 01837 847590

💻 Visit us online – www.okehamptoncomputers.com

16/02/2026

⚠️ Important – Ongoing Email & Invoice Scams ⚠️

We’ve dealt with a significant number of email-related scams last week, and we want to make the public aware of what’s happening.

1️⃣ “Stopped receiving emails” – but they hadn’t.
In several cases, scammers had gained access to accounts and set up hidden inbox rules to:
• Mark incoming emails as read
• Move them straight to archive
• Hide evidence of suspicious activity

The scammers were then emailing the victim’s contact list requesting Apple and Amazon gift cards.

If you suddenly think you’ve stopped receiving emails, it’s important to check your inbox rules immediately.

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2️⃣ Intercepted invoices with altered bank details
Today we dealt with a more concerning case where a customer’s invoices were intercepted and the payment details changed.

The sort code used was 23-32-72, which is associated online with scam reports involving PayrNet Limited.

This type of fraud is designed to redirect legitimate invoice payments into a scammer’s account.

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🔎 What you should do:

• Always carefully check invoice payment details
• Be cautious if a supplier suddenly provides “new bank details”
• If in doubt, contact the supplier or customer directly using a known phone number
• Enable two-factor authentication on email accounts
• Regularly check and review mailbox rules

If you’re unsure whether your account has been compromised, get in touch. It’s far easier to prevent further damage than to recover lost funds.

Stay vigilant.

📍 Okehampton Computers – 46-48 Red Lion Yard (Opposite Waitrose)

📞 Call us on – 01837 847590

💻 Visit us online – www.okehamptoncomputers.com

10/02/2026

💾💿⌨️ Tech Tip Tuesday🖱️🖥️🖲️

Stop using Password123! 🛑

In 2026, scammers are faster than ever. If you're still writing passwords on sticky notes or using your house name, this tip is for you!

Use a "Passphrase" instead of a password.

Example: BlueCloud-Coffee-Running-2026

Longer is stronger!



📍 Okehampton Computers – 46-48 Red Lion Yard (Opposite Waitrose)

📞 Call us on – 01837 847590

💻 Visit us online – www.okehamptoncomputers.com