You might not know it, but when you delete a file from your computer’s recycle bin, the information on the file is still sitting on your hard disk somewhere. Not all of the data may be intact, and not all the data may be recovered, but still some of it could easily still exist on your computer, which could be a privacy risk for some.

Scams are by no means a new thing; they’ve been around forever, but since the rise of the internet, criminals and con-artists have a new and powerful tool to help them get their hands on more cash. Many of us receive multiple emails per day from various friends, websites and organisation, and sometimes this can provide the perfect cover for criminals to slip in a scam email. Here are some common examples:

Although most of the buttons on your keyboard might seem very straight forward, you’ve probably noticed the long row of keys number F1 to F12 sitting at the top of your keyboard. They might seem a little strange, but we’re here to demystify them for you!

If you’ve ever installed any kind of software onto your computer, it’s important to remember that no matter whether you still use that software or not, it is still occupying space on your computer. One or two of these installed programs will not make a great difference, but if many programs build up over a number of years, they could take up enough space to slow your computer down. It is important to learn to uninstall programs and software which you have no more use for.

If you work around computers, or use them often in your daily life, then it’s more than likely that you’ve heard the word “firewall” used multiple times before. Created to increase security for personal computer users and corporations alike, a firewall acts like a barrier to keep unwanted forces out of your computer. Think of a firewall as your computer’s bouncer, keeping destructive threats out, but allowing useful, legitimate sources in.