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Smart Devices Could Put Online Security At Risk
Experts suggest that almost all of our technologies will be connected by the internet or link with other technology over a network within the next twenty years. Smart devices will soon feature even more heavily in our daily lives, performing…
The ‘Internet of Things’ Could Put Online Security At Risk
Experts suggest that almost every piece of technology will be connected by the ‘Internet of Things’ within the next twenty years. This term refers to the idea that smart devices will soon feature even more heavily in our daily lives,…
Google To Launch Children’s Accounts For Under 13s
The internet can be a worrying place for parents; and with the advancement of touch-screen technology, smart phones and tablets, children are now becoming adept at searching for things online from an increasingly young age. It may come as welcome…
Apple’s Latest Product Launches: A Guide
September has been a big month for Apple – which has just added three exciting new strings to its bow. After months of rumours and speculation, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6Plus have finally launched, as well as the contentious…
About To Instagram Your Lunch? Think Again.
Instagram has become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, recently reaching over 200 million active monthly users worldwide. However, while you’re busy using public Wi-Fi to add a Valencia filter to a photo of your sandwich, you…
Is Your Teen An Expert At Hiding Online Activity?
Online security can be a confusing issue for many, but it is a particular concern for parents trying to protect their children from what might be lurking on the internet. According to a new report by McAfee, most Australian children…
You have a great idea for an App, but where do you start?
At Geeks to the Rescue, we are frequently approached by clients who have “a great App idea”, but they don’t know where to start and whether it will make them millions. This is a subject where we can go into…
Windows XP No Longer Supported by Microsoft
As of April 2014, Windows XP still makes up 30% of the desktop computer market, so there is a pretty good chance that you or someone you know is still using it. However, you may have heard that from April…
Don’t let your files get kidnapped by CryptoWall
A new type of computer infection, CryptoWall, is making its presence known. Once it infects your computer, it quickly gets to work converting all of your personal data such as photos, documents and emails to an encrypted form that you…