Cathal's Computer Clinic

12/04/2020

We are still open for emergency repairs during this current (Jan '21) level 5 Covid-19 lock down. Contact us for an appointment prior to dropping by please.

10/08/2018

The truth about Facebook's supposed algorithm change....

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/new-facebook-algorithm-26-friends/

06/01/2018

Spectre & Meltdown are 2 new vulnerabilities that affect your computer. This means your data may be vulnerable under certain circumstances.

In simple terms of what to do - Make sure to install the latest updates for your operating system, antivirus & hardware.

Further detailed information is available at -

https://meltdownattack.com
&
https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.ie

24/09/2017

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/facebook-hoax-stalk-friends-followers-follow-me-public-settings-about-me-photos-albums-information-a7962921.html

A hoax Facebook post is spreading misinformation about the website's Block function by suggesting users can discover if they are being stalked by strangers. A message being shared on the social media platform instructs users on how to find a list of strangers who aren’t their Friends, but are follow...

03/05/2017

Before we took the Internet for granted.

How to send an e mail 1980's style. Electronic message writing down the phone line. First shown on Thames TV's computer programme 'Database' in 1984 07/06/19...

18/01/2017

How would you feel of all your documents and photographs were locked away and you lost access to them forever?
Well there are some nasty virus infections currently doing the rounds which can put you in that very situation. Your data becomes encrypted and you are held to ransom for the key to decrypt them. Problem is that even after you pay, there is no guarantee you'll be supplied with the key! They are criminals after all.
The simple solution is to make sure you have backups of all data you can't afford to loose. It's as easy as backing up to a USB key or Hard Drive and keeping a couple of copies of your important, irreplaceable data.
Preventing is cheaper and easier than the cure........

12/07/2016

Ever wondered about the meaning of some Emoji? Well here is the official link to all Emoji data.

This chart provides a list of the Unicode emoji characters, with images from different vendors, version and source information, default style, and annotations. The ordering of the emoji and the annotations are based on Unicode CLDR data. This list does include the emoji modifier sequences, and the e...

04/03/2016

Backup, Backup, Backup!

Don't trust your photos, documents etc. to remain intact forever on your computer. All too often I feel like a doctor breaking the worst of news about the patient.

Pick up an external/USB hard drive and plug it into your computer regularly. A modern computer will ask you what you want to do with the drive when you first plug it in. Select backup/file history.

Keep more than 1 copy of your important data. Prevention is better than cure.

01/03/2016

Beware of an unexpected 'invoice' as a .DOC attachment. This type of infection is particularly destructive. All your documents and photos get encrypted and the only way to get them back (so far) is to pay the $220 ransom.

Locky – the latest Office ransomware 29 February 2016 The latest ransomware going the rounds is ‘Locky’ and arrives via email as a Word document. Currently the email arrives with a subject like: ATTN: Invoice K-56463223 The message: Please see the attached invoice (Microsoft Word Document) and remit…

15/02/2016

New Website launched today. More refinements to come... www.stillorgan.com