Welcome to the Computer Security category of the Trevellyan.biz blog. Here we discuss the latest news items regarding computer security. We also provide tips for keeping your computer safe.
And What We Are Doing for Our Clients Please note, we cannot offer legal advice regarding compliance with the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation, known as the GDPR. We ... more
Is your computer safe? Computer data loss can be devastating. As a preventative measure, it’s important to have a computer security assessment before a problem occurs. 70% of people ... more
What to do if you don’t see the free Windows 10 upgrade icon on your taskbar By now most people have heard about the free Windows 10 upgrade ... more
If you’re running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, by now you’ve probably noticed the icon on your taskbar inviting you to reserve your free Windows 10 upgrade. Several ... more
A client recently contacted us about a popup that had appeared on their PC. The popup says “This computer is not running genuine Windows” and includes a button ... more
There are as many reasons to learn about gmail setup. There are other email providers that you may have heard of: Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, and others. With so many options, how ... more
There are two main types of software update. There are those for your operating system (Windows, Mac OS etc.) and those for the programs you have installed. Software ... more
According to a 2010 article in The New York Times, these are the top ten most common passwords. 123456 12345 123456789 password iloveyou princess rockyou 1234567 12345678 abc123 ... more
Follow these to rules to create a strong password that is hard to hack. Strong Password Rules When possible, use at least 12 characters. Never use less than 8. ... more
There are many things to consider when dealing with computer security. One that is often overlooked is password strength. Having a secure password is the single most important thing ... more