Hi Folks
This newsletter is a new addition to Edenside Computers, but before I continue with the March edition of this newsletter, I wish to thank Dr Carrie Ruxton at www.nutrition-communications.co.uk/
These monthly newsletters will be informative and interesting to most people; it will also be laid out in the easiest format possible with links to informative websites around the net, plus IT news and information for the halls of Edenside Computers.
1. Microsoft XP is obsolete sooner than you think, Microsoft made it official on April 3: There will be no new reprieves for Windows XP. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1312
2. Do you use Office 2007 and have issues opening Office 2003 files. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en
3. Norton Antivirus,there is loads of issues with Norton. I have worked with computers for nearly 10 years and a personal hatred toward Norton Antivirus, causes so much hassle to peoples computers. (McAfee is a close second) If you want to save money and value computer performance and your over 10 years old, DELETE NORTON. Use AVG Free (yes its FREE!!) http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
4. File-sharing proposals “unclear”, Technical measures to combat file sharing could breach internet user’s rights. http://news.parliament.uk/2010/02/new-powers-to-tackle-illegal-file-sharing-need-clarifying-says-committee/
5. Microsoft Windows 7 popular with customers, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8486378.stm
6. OFT warns of dating scams, http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/watch_out/Commonscams/online-dating/
7. Monitor and control your children’s online safety and activities flexibly using NET NANNY 6. http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/net-nanny-parental-controls-p546-video-1.html
8. If you need any help, advice or anything we have covered in this month’s newsletter, please contact Edenside Computers. www.edensidecomputers.co.uk/
Surf safely!
