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
Author Archives: Rob Lucas
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
Tags: Bank, Heartbleed, Security, Shopping, SSL
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
Tags: End of Life, Office 2003, SBS 2003, Windows XP
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
Tags: Internet Explorer, Windows
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
Tags: Cryptolocker, help, Infected, malware, ransomware, virus
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
WINDOWS XP IS DEAD, LONG LIVE WINDOWS 8
We all know that Windows XP was the best Microsoft OS ever; it was stable and worked well. There was very little in comparison to its predecessors in the way of functionality, security and the overall usefulness. However since its … Read More
Tags: Microsoft life cycle, Windows XP