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Do you need an antivirus package for Apple Macs?
Most people out there are of the opinion that Apple MAC’s are bullet proof when it comes to viruses. The truth is that as MAC’s become more and more popular, the people who write viruses are increasingly targetting MAC owners.
A leading UK antivirus solutions provider are trying to get the message out to the masses [...]
Free upgrade to Microsoft Office 2010
With the official release date of Office 2010 now set to June 15th, Hobb Computer Services Ltd would like to remind customers that they may qualify for a free upgrade to the new version.
For those that have recently purchased Office 2007 from us, please check this link for further details of this time limited offer.
German court ruling results in €100 fines for unsecured WiFi
According to reports in associated press, a German court in Karlsruhe has ruled that home and business users must protect their networks from unauthorized access or face a €100 fine.
Last year there was a case in the UK where a pub landlord was fined £8000 because one of his “regulars” used his Cloud WiFi connection to download illegal content.
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Is Google speeding up the Internet?
By 2012 South Korea is expected to roll out 1Gbps broadband in its largest cities, whilst providing 50mb-100mb speeds everywhere else. This rate of development certainly makes the UK’s current broadband situation a bit embarrassing, even more so when you think that we’re getting excited by the offering of 40mb broadband [...]
Backup Advice
Here at Hobb, we often get asked how often we should backup our data. The answer is an unequivocal AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!
Data loss should not be taken lightly and you should ensure every possible step is taken to secure your data.