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Why not checkout the following quiz from VirginMedia, it’s a great way to learn a little more about staying safe online. https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety/cyber-security-quiz/

As part of safer internet day on February 7th 2017, I gave a short presentation at Burnham library covering internet security, online backing, current scams and keeping children safe online. You can download the presentation here – Stay Safe Online … Read More

Here are my Top Five Tips from Haymill Computers to keep your computer running smoothly whilst we work our way through the COVID-19 pandemic.   1.     Make sure you keep your computer upto date, the best way to do this … Read More

I would like to reassure customers that Haymill Computers is not affected by COVID-19 at this stage but I recognise that many of my elderly or vulnerable customers will be worried and possibly self isolating. With this in mind I … Read More

I really like this infographic from Sainsbury’s Bank giving some great guidance on staying safe online.

Have you ever wondered where to start with Microsoft Office, be it Office 365 or one of the full office packages. If so I highly recommend their quick start guides. You can find them on the microsoft office website, just … Read More

Over the past few days there has been a media frenzy regarding the vulnerabilities which have been identified in microprocessors and this has led to a huge amount of speculation as to how safe our computers are and what steps … Read More

If you happen to have your email on AOL, Compuserve or Verizon please note that they are making changes to their email servers to ensure that they are fully secure. They will have sent you various messages in the past … Read More

As an IT specialist I tend to spend most of my time working on a repetitive cycle of issues, I’ve lost count of the number of times I need to reset a router, or clone a failing hard drive, or change … Read More

I briefly visited the Burnham Community Forum yesterday and was frustrated that I was pulled away to deal with a Customer Emergency. Despite that it was a real pleasure to meet the Pupils of Burnham Grammar School, they were polite, … Read More

I removed a trojan last week, please remember to keep your security software up to date.

When people approach me regarding computer repairs they often ask if I am an Apple Expert or a PC Expert. In fact I am a computer guy so they are all the same to me. I own and operate both … Read More

A great discussion today with my dog walking friends at www.kozyk9z.co.uk about the fact that the best way to get a great ranking on Google is to write great content. The more relevant content you give people the more likely … Read More

No shortage of computer repairs in Burnham this week. I have looked at a MacBook Air with a Firmware inconsistency. I’ve seen a WiFi Printer which really didn’t want to connect to WiFi and a mysterious issue with a Windows … Read More

Bitcoin is in the news again as the process comes under pressure from the success of the system. The system is now so popular that transactions are now sometimes slower with some reports of delays of 3 or more days … Read More

It was great to see everyone yesterday evening for the Stay Safe Online presentation at the Library. As promised here are the slides I used! Stay Safe Online Presentation – July 2017

Net neutrality is the principle that all data on the internet is treated equally. This means that data cannot be favourable processed if someone pays more money (as an example consider a motorway toll bypass where people who pay enter … Read More

Many people are asking about the new privacy settings dialog box which is popping up on Windows 10 as they prepare for the introduction of Windows 10 Creators Edition. This box is part of Microsofts transparency around privacy for users … Read More

I’m really looking forward to presenting at the Burnham Library on Wednesday 12th July at 7pm about Staying Safe Online.  More details will follow shortly.

It was great to be able to attend the Burnham Community Forum yesterday evening. They were discussing communications in and around the village and had a great presentation on ensuring that you start with a communications strategy. There were also … Read More

This week I am helping a local organisation to implement a custom web based solution for improving wellbeing. As part of that activity I have been helping them to set up a range of portable laptops for collecting data in … Read More

The Charity Today 2017 warns of the digital challenge for charities in a time where funding is becoming ever more precious and yet demand for services is increasing. Charities are increasing turning to digital platforms to increase their outcomes and … Read More

The Burnham Advantage Card was a special project designed and implemented by Haymill Computers Ltd for the Burnham Parish Council as part of the Land Securities Commitment. We implemented a physical card which is free for anyone who shops in … Read More

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