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Category: Security

Advice for Parents on Internet Access

Posted on 19 October 202429 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Advice for Parents on Internet Access

The world of online access for children nowadays is a complex topic. I recommend the resources of an external site hosted by Internet Matters. Here is a preview of the site at https://www.internetmatters.org/:- Would you like my assistance to access and navigate the site? Please do get in touch using the green button below.

Children, Internet, Online, Security

Buying software or IT services online

Posted on 1 July 20247 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Buying software or IT services online
Buying software or IT services online

Have you made an online purchase that you later realised was a mistake (as happened to me recently)? These actions should be taken: Contact your Bank or Building Society – Request that they halt the payment. Ask them if you can file a dispute against it if not. Inform them that you do not wish…

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Internet, Online, Security

Phishing – Can you spot a phishing email?

Posted on 15 July 202314 March 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Phishing – Can you spot a phishing email?
Phishing – Can you spot a phishing email?

Do you know what the “tell tale” signs are? Many are in the picture below – Scroll down to see if you spotted them all ! How many did you spot? Julia the PC GP Answers: A. Ppl Team – PayPal would not use this! B. Dear customer. If PayPal were actually writing to you,…

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Email, Internet, Online, Security

Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad

Posted on 29 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad
Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad

This video gives clear, step by step guidance on how to join (and leave) a meeting from an iPad. Many beginners find such a device the easiest way of using Zoom.

Apple, Internet, iPad, Mobile devices, Online, Security

Facebook – Unable to log on?

Posted on 6 June 202321 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Facebook – Unable to log on?
Facebook – Unable to log on?

If you find yourself unable to log onto your account, don’t panic! Visiting www.facebook.com/login/identify takes you to a page which allows you to prove you are the account holder (in a few different ways) and regain access. NOTE: Once you are back into your account, NOW is the time to reset your password – unless…

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Internet, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Security, Smartphones

Paying road tolls online

Posted on 28 March 202322 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Paying road tolls online
Paying road tolls online

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

Posted on 27 March 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans 2 Comments on Keep children safe online – 6 ways to do so
Keep children safe online – 6 ways to do so

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…

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Children, Internet, Online, Security, Uncategorized

Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?

Posted on 14 March 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?
Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?

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)…

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Internet, Security, Windows 10, Windows 8

Suspicious emails

Posted on 24 November 202229 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Suspicious emails
Suspicious emails

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…

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Email, Internet, Online, Security

Password updating

Posted on 11 November 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Password updating
Password updating

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…

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Gmail, Internet, Online, Security

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