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The summer holidays are fast approaching, so it’s time to start thinking of days out and activities that won’t cost the earth. The summer holidays can feel never ending, but having one or two activities planned for every week can make them fly by, and create enjoyable experiences and memories for the whole family.
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The internet world can be a minefield, can’t it? And with online scams at an all time high, it’s important that we all remain vigilant and aware of the possible risks. It’s no secret that the internet can be a dangerous place, but being safe online does not mean that we have to avoid the internet all together! There are some simple steps we can take to improve our online safety, without changing t...
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With prices on the rise across the UK and affecting many of our lives, with prices hikes in energy prices, food and drink, council tax and our weekly shop, we think it’s fair to say that we’re all on the lookout for even more bargains and deals and ways to save money than usual.
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Ransomware, more broadly, is malicious software which is specifically designed by cyber-criminals to block victims from accessing a device or an account, so the scammer can hold it to ransom, and demand payment for its release.
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Valentine’s Day is approaching – which means many of you may be struggling to reconcile the desire to make a grand gesture to the one you love with the reality that the Christmas period has left many of us clutching our purse strings. Here in the UK, the total Valentine’s Day spend costs the public £926 million per year – or £23 per person – although many of us have a tendency to splash out way mo...
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It’s coming up to that time of year again... The post-Christmas rush to the gym! We all know the feeling of having over-indulged and rushing down to the nearest gym full of good intentions to shift our Christmas weight gain. There is no doubt you will feel a lot lighter, but so will your bank account! So, here is our guide to cheaper gym membership, bagging some freebies and how to negotiate t...
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On the 24th of November 2021, the UK government introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI), stating that the aim is that consumers will be better protected from cyberattacks on their devices as a result. In this article we will outline the ‘IoT’ or Internet of Things devices the bill aims to protect, why these devices require protecting and the measures th...
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Online gaming security is a topic that is often overlooked. But our Nintendo devices, PlayStations and Xbox’s are just as prone to cyber-attack as our smartphones and computers.
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With the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns putting a dent in retailers’ plans (and profits) last year, rumour has it that this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are going to be bigger than ever. We took a look at Black Friday recently so let’s turn our attention to Cyber Monday, and see what we can expect this year.
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Black Friday seems to be a well-established phenomenon this side of the Atlantic now. It started as a one-day sale by retailers in America for the day after their Thanksgiving holiday to kick start Christmas shopping. It is no longer confined to one day as Black Friday sales often run the entire month of November.
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