We ask our customer’s for feedback, and sometimes they give it, and sometimes that feedback warrants a public discussion. In this case the customer makes some very valuable observations in to Microsoft Windows 8.1 and how the interface has become … Read More
News & Articles
Can I Trust Emails From HMRC?
Can I Trust Emails From HMRC? Recently and after our previous blog “http://www.rlscomputers.co.uk/news/?p=300“ we have been asked “Can I Trust Emails From HMRC?“ The answer is not as simple as it might seem, we have already highlighted the root cause … Read More
How to Spot a Phishing Email
I get several calls on this subject PER DAY!! and mainly the question I get asked is: How do I spot a Phishing email? What is Phishing? First I will explain what Phishing is; Phishing is a way of fraudulently … Read More
Heartbleed Internet Security Bug
By now you would have heard about the Heartbleed software bug that has affected approximately two thirds of internet based services. Many service providers (banks, shopping, social networks, etc.) have issued statements recommending that you change your password because they … Read More
IT Engineer (Contractor) Required
IT Engineer required to provide on-site installation work throughout the South East area. The work can vary and would involve working at the client’s site in a variety of jobs from installing software to the installation and configuration of new … Read More
PC TELEPHONE SUPPORT SCAM
One morning, I was sat at my desk in the office when the phone rang. “RLS Computer Services, how can we help you?” I said, with that a lady responded that she was from a “Microsoft” company that had detected … Read More
End of Support for XP, SBS 2003 & Office 2003
Is your business still using Windows XP, Small Business Server (SBS) 2003, or Office 2003? Microsoft is officially dropping support for all of these next month (April 8, 2014). So is your business or indeed home prepared for the possible security … Read More
What Version of Internet Explorer Should I be Using?
There are many versions of the Microsoft browser that it is important to note which version we recommend goes with which version of Windows. Windows Vista – Internet Explorer 8 Windows XP – Internet Explorer 8 Windows 7 – Internet … Read More
Cryptolocker Ransomware: Your Data’s Worse Nightmare
Calling all PC users, we from time to time warn you of the dangers of viruses and Trojans, etc. but I felt that an update is CRITICAL, due to a relatively new strand of malware referred to as “ransomware”. It … Read More
Top 4 Windows Updates
We always get asked what I should update on my computer, so here are the top 4 updates and upgrades you should always make sure you have on your Windows device. Adobe Acrobat http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader Adobe Acrobat is a little program … Read More