What is bloatware? You may have just been out and bought yourself a brand new PC or laptop so therefore it should be running perfectly fast? Not necessarily, many new machines come pre-installed with not just Windows, but with many other pieces of software often known as bloatware. Bloatware can take the form of: Trialware […]
Do I need antivirus software? If you want to minimise the risks of viruses, malware and all other potential nasty elements that can put your data or personal information at risk, then yes! Will a free antivirus be enough? Windows has had built in virus protection into it for several years now in the form […]
Is a pre-built PC good enough? There are many pre-built PCs by the likes of Dell, Asus, HP and Acer amongst many manufacturers. However, whilst they have a vast range of different specifications for different uses, how many of them deliver EXACTLY what you need? You may end up spending more on buying the “next […]
What is an HDD? A HDD is the “traditional” type hard drive found in many desktops and laptops based on a spinning metal platter with a magnetic coating. The data is read by a read/write head on an arm. For larger capacity storage at a lower cost, these are often preferred to SSDs. Advantages of […]
