By Sophia Chambers | Smart Web User Banking online is extremely convenient – gone are the days of having to visit a cashpoint to see what your balance is. But online banking is far more than just checking a balance, you can see every single one of your transactions, set up and manage direct debits, […]
By Sophia Chambers | Smart Web User Malware, short for Malicious Software has been wreaking havoc on computers and networks for decades. Since the first example was found in the 70s, the numbers showing their growth are worryingly impressive: it really took until around 2005 for it to take off, but at that point there […]
We Investigate How Safe You Really Are On Free Public Wi-Fi By Sophia Chambers | Smart Web User Public WiFi is a fantastic thing, the freedom you feel of using your laptop in a coffee shop is a new age delight, But just how safe is connecting to these free open networks? What are the […]
By Sophia Chambers | Smart Web User iPhone battery life has been the subject of many experiments, articles and arguments, but the mystery behind just how long your phone will last is still a case causing issues worldwide. As expected, the majority of those experiencing poor or unreliable usage times have older (1 or 2 […]
By Sophia Chambers | Smart Web User Naturally, phones begin to slow down the more they are used. In some cases, this effect is the fault of too much memory (RAM, that is) being used by an increasing amount of running applications. Or, it can be due to new operating systems exhausting the phone’s computing […]
If you own any of the phones listed below, you may have a reason to be worried… Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P LG G4, LG G5, LG V10 OnePlus One, OnePlus 2 and OnePlus 3 Moto X HTC One, HTC M9, HTC 10 Sony Xperia […]
If you are a Mac user then this may be one of the most important articles you read all year. In 2019 it is more important than ever to have a reliable antivirus to protect you from new threats like ransomware and security vulnerabilities like “spectre” or “meltdown”. Tech Experts are raving about TotalAV! The […]
Save BIG On Air Conditioning Bills This Summer WITHOUT Putting Your Comfort – And Your Health – In Danger It’s the WORST – every summer, you cross your fingers and hope this year won’t be that bad. Then the first heatwave hits… and you’re exactly where you were last summer, begging for mercy from the […]