Scam Phone Calls – no, Microsoft aren’t phoning you…
Dear Geek,
I received a phone call from Microsoft the other day, telling me I had all manner of problems with my PC. Something didn’t feel right, so I hung up. Was I right?
Concerned of Canterbury.
Disk space – When size isn’t everything
Dear Geek,
My old PC is getting slower and slower but I don’t want to buy a new one. New PCs have lots of memory – would an external drive help?
Hampered of Herne Bay.
Powerline – when wireless isn’t good enough
Dear Geek,
As a Virtual Personal Assistant, I need a reliable internet connection, so my broadband router is in my office next to my PC. Everywhere else in the house has a weak wireless signal – is there any way to make it better? I want to be an Office Hound, not officebound.
Trapped of Tankerton.
Dongles!
Dear Geek,
My colleague has offered to show me his dongle. Should I feign interest or slap him?
Blushing of Beltinge.
Microfilter Problems
Dear Geek,
My broadband seems to be fine most of the time but I lose connection every time the phone rings. Help!
Cut-off of Canterbury.
September 2010: Overheating PCs
Dear Geek,
My computer seems to be extra noisy lately. The other day it started to just turn itself off – I’d be using it for around 20 minutes and then it would go, no errors or warnings. Help?
Hurting Ears of Herne Bay
April 2010 – Safety Tips for your child on Facebook
Dear Geek,
My teenage daughter has asked me if she can join Facebook. Is it safe?
Doting Dad of Dargate.
February 2010 – Don’t get your wireless crossed
Dear Geek,
I’ve been sent a new wireless router. It’s confusing to set up and I’m scared of the security issues. Do I have to use it?
Happy as I am of Herne Bay.
January 2010 – Simple rules to keep PCs healthy
Dear Geek,
I was given a new laptop for Christmas. I hear so many horror stories about PC problems, how can I avoid trouble?
Concerned of Chestfield
November 2009 – Meet the Geek
Our very first newspaper column:
Dear Geek,
I run a small business and am thinking about having a website. But my friend tells me that I should have a blog – should I? And if so, what is it?
Offline of Whitstable