Category: Internet

Priority Service Register – can you or your family/friends benefit?

12 April 202317 April 2023 JuliaEEvans No Comments

Are you aware that all utility companies run a Priority Service Register for their clients? Below is an image about the one run by Thames Water at https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/extra-care/priority-services It helps utility companies* look after customers who have health, access or extra communication needs and helps them tailor our services to support households who need extra…

Internet, Online

Paying road tolls online

28 March 202322 April 2023 JuliaEEvans No Comments

It’s important to know the correct methods to pay such tolls. This will help you to avoid sites setup by hackers who can re-direct unsuspecting road-users to fake websites which can look and act like ‘the real thing’ but often charge a great deal more in fees (and not pay the genuine charge required!) –…

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Internet, Security

Keep children safe online – 6 ways to do so

27 March 202317 April 2023 JuliaEEvans 2 Comments

You don’t need to know everything about the technology. You can use everyday parenting skills to help keep your child safe. Just take an interest in what your child does online, either on a computer or mobile device, including smartphones. Be positive ! The internet is a fantasic resource for learning, entertainment and communication. Just…

Children, Internet, Online, Security, Uncategorized

Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?

14 March 202317 April 2023 JuliaEEvans No Comments

If you see the above when you press …. then you’ve probably been seeing messages advising you that your version of Windows is NOT supported anymore like this: You can:- A. Consider buying a new PC which comes with Windows 11 (occasionally it may come with 10 and prompt/allow you to upgrade it to 11)…

Internet, Security, Windows 10, Windows 8

Suspicious emails

24 November 202229 June 2025 JuliaEEvans No Comments

Do you ever receive emails like the one below? How many of the suspicious features have you spotted so far? Maybe there are more you spot – if so, please feel free to add them as a comment on this post. Whatever you do, DON’T click on the link provided. INSTEAD, open up the website…

Is your business visible online?

16 November 202217 April 2023 JuliaEEvans No Comments

If you’ve been setup for a while, have you considered checking if your ‘online presence’ is still completely up to date? Even if you don’t recall setting them up, you will have online profiles on a number of sites online. Obviously the key profiles for you will be different to others – but one would…

Internet, Online

Password updating

11 November 202217 April 2023 JuliaEEvans No Comments

Updating your password is a pretty simple process whichever online account you are using and should take less than 15 minutes. The most important steps are:- A. Choosing a secure password – which meets the criteria of the website B. Memorising it or writing it down in a SECURE place ! C. Having a Recovery…

Online account security

8 November 202222 April 2023 JuliaEEvans No Comments

When did you last check the security of your Google or Microsoft account? If you can’t remember, it’s probably too long ago! Even if you mainly use it on a home PC and a smartphone, It’s vital to regularly review your logon password as well as your recovery phone numbers and devices, because the service…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Security, Smartphones

Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

20 October 202229 June 2025 JuliaEEvans No Comments

Do you use the same PIN or passcode for more than 1 device in your household? This is a very, very risky thing to do – as a family client of mine recently found out. The parent had for years used a simple 6-digit code to unlock 3 devices during the time when they were…

Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Security, Smartphones

Password security and your browser

17 October 202217 April 2023 JuliaEEvans 3 Comments

Unless you are the only person who EVER has access to your PC, please be very, very cautious about allowing your browser to save your logon passwords. Why? Because anyone opening up the browser window can do the following within just a few minutes:- 2. Export the ENTIRE list of website logons with their user…

Internet, Online, Security