Archive for the ‘FAQ’s’ Category

How to alter the spacing and text alignment on Word 2007-2010

Friday, October 14th, 2011

A few people have been asking us recently about the Spacing in Word 2007 and 2010 and how to set it back to what they are used to .. so we thought we would write about it :-) Hope it helps. 1) Right click on this 'Normal' icon  and select 'Modify' ...

10 signs your website needs an urgent makeover

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

It's so important to have a website that gives an appealing professional appeal to those who might visit you - but how do you know if you need a bit of refreshing? Here are 10 signs to when it's time to update! Are you lacking leads? - This is a bit of ...

Hoax calls about problems with your system from ‘windowssupport’

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Hoax calls are nothing new, but there seems to have been a rise in them over the past few months particularly and we thought we should write about it to offer some advice.  So the scenario goes, a phone call comes in, they know your name and they say that ...

Our Fav’s

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

At Brandstar we are avid Android users, especially as we use GoogleApps the two integrate seamlessly just as you would expect from Google. But one thing Apple has got on the iPhone which is arguably better than any competitors is the App Store.  Google has its Market for Apps and ...

Which Smart Phone?

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Which Smartphone is the best ... that is almost an impossible question to answer but we have our opinion just as many others ... and we have simplified who we think each phone particularly suits! If you agree / disagree then leave a comment!   Apple iPhone Without a doubt it was Apple ...

AVG Reports In

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Just a quick word on a new feature of AVG Internet Security where it reports in with what it has been up to...                     Here you can see how hard AVG is working with this new reporting service.  It is really simple but shows you that your anti-virus is doing something ...

New AVG Family Safety

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The Family Safety package is a new component of AVG that ensures full protection for your children online, blocking and sending instant alerts when a problem is detected. The 3 main aspects are: Socialize safely – protection from online predators / cyber bullies on 80+ social networking sites Surf safely – blocks harmful ...

How to save money on your business IT

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

It’s a common question we’re asked here at Brandstar, how can we save money on IT? Trimming budgets and ensuring you aren't wasting money is a key part of business life, especially in a tough financial climate as we are in now and every area of business life ...

Passwords – What makes a good password?

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Here is a series on passwords!  It is always important to have a good password.  Having a strong password makes it even harder for any hacker to get into your private accounts and information, etc. Here are some good ways to ensure you have a good quality password: Length – It is ...

Print Images Using Windows 7 Tools

Friday, March 11th, 2011

You don't have to have all these snazzy photo programs to print a decent photo on your PC.  Windows 7 has a great tool which is easy to use and comes pre-installed on your machine.  Here's how to use it... 1)  To start, click on the Windows 7 Start Orb and ...