Buckland Computers

31/03/2026

Please note: The shop is closed tomorrow (1st April).

12/02/2026

Scam alert: Been bombarded with loads of these scam emails this morning. Several variations but all basically the same form. As you can see from the highlighted link (bottom left) they are going to some random website.

12/02/2026

Shamelessly pinched from another FB page!

I had a call from a scammer the other day.
Me: “Hello.”
Scammer: (Heavy Foreign Accent) “Hello. This is Tom Smith from Microsoft Support. We are seeing a lot of virus activity coming from your device.”
Me: “Oh no. My device? Are you sure?”
Scammer: “Oh yes, Madam. We have many reports.”
Me: “Oh, jeez. How can I fix it?”
Scammer: “It’s okay, Madam. We can help you right now. Are you in front of your device?”
Me: “Yes. I was just about to use it. I’m glad you called.”
Scammer: “Good, Madam. Please push the Start button.”
Me: “I think it’s already on.”
Scammer: “Okay, Madam. Now click on Control Panel.”
Me: “I don’t see that.”
Scammer: “Do you see a bunch of information above the Start button?”
Me: “Yes.”
Scammer: “That is your Control Panel.”
Me: “Wow. I didn’t realize it had a name.”
Scammer: “Yes, Madam. Now press Internet Options.”
Me: “I don’t see any Internet options. I don’t think I bought that feature. This is just a cheap one.”
Scammer: “All devices have Internet, Madam. Press the Start button again.”
Me: “Okay. Same as before.”
Scammer: “That’s fine, Madam. We will restart your device. Please turn it off.”
Me: “Um… I don’t know how. I’ve never turned it off. It kind of just stays on.”
Scammer: “There must be an off button. How do you stop it when it’s running?”
Me: “I usually press the big button.”
Scammer: “Okay, Madam. Press that button.”
Me: “Okay.”
Scammer: “Is your device off?”
Me: “No. The door popped open.”
Scammer: “Door? Is there a disc inside?”
Me: “No. There’s a burrito.” 🌯
Scammer: “Why is there a burrito in your computer?”
Me: “Computer? I thought you said this was microwave support.”

19/01/2026

Just had an alert from Devon & Cornwall Police. If in doubt, get a name or Police Identity/badge number and ring one of the numbers below, or 111.

"We would like to make you aware of the following scam which has occurred in your area in recent days.

We have had reports from residents who have received multiple telephone calls from a person claiming to be a detective from The Metropolitan Police who says that they are investigating their card being cloned. Obviously this has caused distress to the victim who has alerted us.

These fraudsters can be persistent and very convincing. Should anyone receive similar contact, please report this to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk
For crime prevention advice please see the Devon and Cornwall Police website here Crime prevention advice | Devon & Cornwall Police"

Report Fraud UK is the place to report, prevent, and learn about cyber crime & fraud

06/01/2026

Please note: Because of the current cold, icy, weather, the shop will remain closed tomorrow (7th) and will re-open next Wednesday (14th). If you have a computer issue in the meantime, please ring the shop number (which re0directs to my mobile).

30/12/2025

We will be closed until Monday, 5th Jan 2026. Of course, if you have a major IT melt-down, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

17/12/2025

Not quite how you do it! Should've gone to Buckland Computers! 😂

05/12/2025

Have entered my modern take on the Nativity scene to Horrabridge Church.

19/09/2025

Government mobile phone alert: Watch out for a sneaky email asking if you received the alert that was sent to mobiles on the 7th September. The email is NOT from the government, it is from scammers phishing for email addresses. Always check the sending email address, and check where it's being sent back to.

17/09/2025

Will my Windows 10 computer stop working after the 14th October, when Microsoft ends support for it?

NO!

Windows 10 – End of Support End of support by Microsoft. Time to talk about Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 on the 14th October, and what this actually means. So if your computer is on Windows 10 at the moment then this is for you. The first thing to say is that your computer won’t stop ...

08/08/2025

Scam alert: Getting phone calls from 'Bank Security'. Recorded message eventually says press 1 etc. DON'T! 100% scam. Sadly we're still hearing of people falling victim to this call. Don't get ricked either by the 'parcel waiting' scam, or the Netflix/Amazon account payment scam.
Remember: If it's out of the blue it's not for you. Don't let the scammers spend your money.