If you’ve ever bought new software to install onto your PC, you will probably have noticed that it came with a list of basic system requirements. If you’re not sure what version of Windows you’re running, or how much RAM is installed onto your PC, you will need to check what PC specifications (better known as specs) you have to work with. It is a good idea to make a note of these specs before you buy any new software or program to install on your PC, to avoid disappointment or wasted money.

When using or sharing sensitive information on the internet, it is always important to be as careful as possible that this information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Before entering information such as bank details or personal data into a website, it is important that we are sure this website is secure.

These days it’s easier than ever to connect to the internet when you’re out and about; coffee shops, hotels, airport lounges and everywhere in between offer Wi-Fi for consumer use. But how safe are you when you’re checking your email in Starbucks? Whenever you log on to wi-fi you are connecting yourself to a network with other computers, but that network may not be secure.

In the immortal words of the IT Crowd, “have you tried turning it on and off again?” seems to be the seemingly sarcastic response from most call centers every time you need to fix a PC problem. Whilst it is terribly frustrating to deal with the less-than-helpful support at the other end of the line the reality is that a simple reboot can fix a lot more problems than you might imagine. Here are some situations where a restart may help the most:

For people on the go, laptops are an absolutely indispensable tool for everyday life and business. Whilst they grow more efficient and powerful with each passing years, laptops are also conveniently small and of course portable.  This portability does come with a few draw backs though, and every laptop user knows the frustration of running low on battery power at an inconvenient moment. You can try and keep these incidents to a minimum, by following some of these handy tips when you find yourself running low on power: