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Windows 10 April 2018 Update released

Last week, the Windows 10 April 2018 Update was released by Microsoft. Originally known as the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, the latest release has brought a number of new features to benefit both seasoned Windows users and those starting with Windows. Microsoft release feature updates twice a year which provide new functionality and a […]

Ask CyberGuru: Do I need to update my modem router’s firmware?

Ask CyberGuru

CyberGuru was recently asked, “I saw in magazine recently that it suggested that you should ‘update your [modem] router’s firmware to fix security defects as well as provide optimum speed and performance’. Is this the case and how do you do this?” Yes, it is important to be looking to update your modem router, along with […]

Are you ready for the Windows 10 Creators Update?

Are you ready for the Windows 10 Creators Update?

Since Windows 10 Creators Update was launched earlier this year, we have seen a number of computers being upgraded progressively and more recently larger numbers being upgraded. Following Microsoft’s announcements when Windows 10 was launched, regular updates are being introduced to provide new features as part of the product. When you are about to receive […]

Ask CyberGuru: Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

Ask CyberGuru

A very common question that I have been asked is “Should I upgrade to Windows 10?”. It is difficult to provide specific advice to answer this question, as everyone is different in terms of their approaches to the free upgrade. Many are finding the notifications to remind them to upgrade a disturbance and others an […]

Get the new Microsoft Office 2016

Microsoft Office 2016

Did you know that as part of your Office 365 subscription, you get updates and new versions as they are released? It’s one of the benefits of having Office 365. If you have an active Microsoft Office 365 subscription and are running Office 2013, this will be automatically upgraded to Office 2016 in the coming […]

Support for Windows 8 ends on 12 January 2016

Support for Windows 8 ends on 12 January 2016

Are you running Windows 8? In order to continue to receive security updates, you will need to update to Windows 8.1 to remain supported by Microsoft on 12 January 2016. If you have a computer running Windows 8, and have not yet updated to Windows 8.1, it is important to do so in order to […]

Microsoft releases Critical update for Internet Explorer

Microsoft releases Critical update for Internet Explorer

Microsoft has provided details of a critical security update required to address a vulnerability in Internet Explorer which affects all versions from 7 to 11, running any Microsoft operating system introduced since 1999, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and 10. According to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-093 (link opens in new window), “this vulnerability could […]

Ask CyberGuru: Should I update my computer’s hardware drivers?

Ask CyberGuru

In the latest Ask CyberGuru we are asked, “I have recently purchased a new computer. When I bought it, I received a notification telling me to update my graphics card driver. I know that it is important to install important Windows and software updates when they become available, but do I need to also update […]

Has Internet Explorer stopped working on your computer?

Norton LiveUpdate

A recent update to Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security may have been the cause of such an issue. Norton has released an update to the problem and has documented this solution. To correct this error, you may need to apply the latest Norton 360 updates to your computer. Here’s how to do this: Start […]