Hampshire Computer Repair and Pc Repair 

Welcome to Hampshire Computer Repair and Pc Repair, part of the Computer Repair UK network.

Hampshire computer repair and Pc repair covers the entire Hampshire  area so to find your local repairer simply enter your city, town or village in the search box on the left to go straight to your area page.

First Things First

Has your computer stopped working or is it just running poorly? If it is just running slowly then you may only need to install more memory or have your local repairer do this for you.

You can check to see if you have sufficient memory in your computer by running a free memory scan which you can do here. The Crucial Memory Advisor Tool takes the guesswork out of upgrading.

If it has stopped working then before you call out a computer repairer check to make sure that all the power leads are connected correctly and that none of the fuses have blown.

If it is still not working then you will need a computer repair call out.

Computer or Laptop Just Running Slow?

If your computer is just running slowly we advise that you downloaded and run our recommended system repair software if you have not done so already.

Invariably we find that many problems are only software related and this will help you avoid paying for uneccessary call out charges.

Computer Repair Hampshire Self Help

If your computer is only running poorly then there is a fair chance that your problem is software or virus related. Each year people waste hundreds of pounds on computer repair call outs that are really not neccessary and ones that they could easily remedy themselves with the appropriate software. With call out charges ranging between £25-£45, a 2-3 hour repair can easily cost well in excess of £100 which is sometimes more than the computer is actually worth. 

If it is out of hours, or your computer is just running slow, then we recommend you run your own diagnostics before calling out a professional - you could possibly be saving yourself hundreds of pounds in potential call out charges. 

System repair tools are inexpensive in this day and age and are designed to be easy to use by both the novice and professional alike, and at less than the cost of a typical initial call out charge this software will not only help get your system back up and running quickly, but will also help keep your computer in tip top condition as long as you have the software installed.

Hampshire Computer Repair and Pc Repair Area Coverage

Adgestone - Aldershot - Alresford - Alton - Alum Bay - Alverstone - Andover - Basingstoke    Bembridge  Bordon - Brockenhurst - Cowes - East Cowes - Eastleigh - Emsworth - Fareham Farnborough - Fleet  Fordingbridge - Gosport - Havant - Hayling Island - Hook - Lee On Solent Liphook - Liss - Locks Heath  Lymington - Lyndhurst - New Milton - Newport - Petersfield   Portsmouth - Ringwood - Romsey - Rowlands Castle - Ryde - Southampton - Southsea - Stockbridge Tadley - Tidworth - Totton - Waterlooville  Waterside - Whitchurch - Winchester - Yateley

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PC Security - Email Security

E-mail has become an essential mode of communication in the modern world. Unfortunately, that means it's also one of the most common routes for virus infection and fraud. Protecting yourself from these kinds of threats is necessary for everyone.

Viruses

Viruses often arrive in the form of e-mail attachments, so exercise care when opening any attachment - even from a known source. Some viruses infiltrate address books and send infected e-mail to everyone listed, so it's possible to receive a virus from a friend or colleague. Ideally, you should communicate beforehand to expect an attachment.

The best protection against e-mail viruses is virus protection software that automatically scans each attachment as it arrives at your computer. Every computer connected to the Internet should have antivirus software, to protect your own system and the Internet as a whole. Some viruses start on an individual system but spread to entire networks, engulfing the equipment essential to run the Internet.

Phishing

Frauds are another security risk posed by e-mail. One type, called 'phishing', tries to trick the recipient into disclosing personal financial information or passwords. These e-mails use logos of well-known institutions like banks or online retailers and ask you to update your password or financial information.

They provide a link which looks legitimate but in reality directs you to a phony web site. Providing personal information leads to becoming the victim of credit card fraud or theft - sometimes called 'identity theft'.

Tipoffs can be gleaned from the subject line or the content. Rather than using your personal name, they may say 'Dear valued customer'. But finding some variant of your name isn't difficult these days. Beware, in either case.

A more subtle tipoff is a link which doesn't correspond to the text describing it. This can be verified by checking the status bar when you highlight the link. If the text says something like "Microsoft", but the URL is "www.somebadplace.com" you know the message is not from the folks in Redmond, Washington.

Specialized software can detect phishing, though it hasn't reached maturity - it often identifies legitimate e-mail as fraud. Always treat requests for passwords or credit card numbers with suspicion. Remember, no legitimate financial institution will ask you to verify your password or sensitive data in an e-mail.

E-mail Backups

Like any other kind of data, e-mail can (and should) be backed up. It's easy to do with most e-mail programs - simply export the messages to a folder, then backup the folder with a backup program onto a removable disk, writeable CD or DVD or other media.

Specialized backup software can be purchased at modest cost to backup e-mails directly, eliminating the export step.

Backup programs can usually be automated to occur at a convenient time without requiring further intervention. Granted, configuring them is one more thing to do in a busy schedule. But the first time you lose one that's badly needed, you'll be much busier trying to replace it if it wasn't backed up.

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