Security for Home Users is becoming increasingly important. The advent of Broadband connections, Wireless Networks and more sophisticated Software Applications has exposed the Home User to a range of Threats not encountered before. These threats can be minimized with the correct equipment and operating procedures . Ensuring that your Computer or Network is fully protected against today's threats from viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, addware and hackers is vital. Waiting until your e-mail stops working or you cannot access your data before taking action can mean losing valuable data or/and family photos. We strongly recommend that you consider some or all of the following options to secure your system: Anit-Virus Software We install top brand Anti-Virus software for the majority of systems. This should provide the best all round protection and will automatically update itself with the latest virus definitions. Firewalls Firewalls provide a barrier between your computer and external networks i.e. the Internet. You control exactly what sort of data is allowed to pass through the firewall. For those with broadband connections, it is important to have a Firewall installed. There are two types; Hardware Firewalls and Software Firewalls. Windows XP comes with a Firewall installed and we recommend that you activate this. Software Patches Microsoft and Most other Software Vendors, regularly issue Software Patches that you download and install. These are issued to fix vulnerabilities to various threats in their software. Windows XP is currently running with Service Pack 2 SP which can be downloaded from the link below. We can also install SP2 if required. Software Upgrades Though Software Patches cover many of the security weaknesses and vulnerabilities, we would encourage all users to install the latest Software version available. Upgrading to a later version can be cheaper than purchasing the latest version and will provide you with the latest security features built in. Anti-Spyware With Data and Identity theft increasing dramatically, installing Software that will protect your system against unwanted Spyware and Addware Programs has become a necessity. We can advise you on the best protection against Spyware. Physical Security Most systems now have excellent security features and yet the majority of these are rarely used. These range from Password protection to access your computer to encryption of files. We can advise you on what sensible measures to take to protect your system from prying eyes.	Our Fully Equipped workshop and trained engineers can carry out a full range of maintenance, upgrade and repair activities for our clients. General Component Repairs Whilst computers are increasingly reliable, components still fail or start performing sub-optimally. We can check your computer, identify and replace defective parts. Commonly, Hard Discs and Power Units - the only moving parts - may eventually need replacing. Component Upgrades As technology advances, it may well be more cost effective to upgrade components rather than replace the whole system. You may require more disc space or a faster processor or additional devices added. Software Maintenance Microsoft and Most other Software Vendors, regularly issue Software Patches that we can download and install. In addition, we can test the configuration and performance of your operating system and made adjustments where necessary. Software Installation & Upgrades If you feel uncomfortable or confused with installing and configuring software, let our trained engineers do it for you. We can discuss any options or configurations you would prefer and then complete the process. Virus Removal Its often difficult to know whether you have a virus on your system or not. Our engineers can scan your computer with the latest scanning software just to make sure its clean. If you are concerned that you may have an infected computer, let our trained engineers deal with it and minimize your exposure to possible data loss. Wireless Survey If you are thinking of installing a wireless Network in your property, have us carry out a Wireless survey to establish what Network Resources you will require. The physical construction of your building will affect what network equipment you will need!
A significant proportion of our business comes from home users, and we can offer a number of services and products. With the increasing reliance on the internet, broadband connections and Home Networks, our home-users are moving into areas previously reserved for businesses.