Archive for the ‘Software’ Category
Friday, November 11th, 2011
We have recently helped local campaigners in Storrington and the local area get their campaign website online with WordPress, and with one of the free WordPress themes. After setting up the site for them we gave some lessons in how to manage a WordPress website - and now it is ...
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Here is a good article about staying safe when browsing with Firefox, which is one reason why we use it and one reason why we highly recommend it. Have a read of the latest Firefox Blog which talks about ...
Instant Website ID
Anti-Phishing & Anti-Malware
Anti-Virus Integration
Plugin Check
Customized Security Settings
Secure Passwords
You can ...
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Monday, September 26th, 2011
If you have known Brandstar for a while or have read other parts of the site you will know that we are AVG resellers and huge fans of the AVG range of software, and we still are! However we like to keep our finger on the pulse and know what ...
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
We always like to write a quick post when we come across a nice piece of software. AllwaySync is one of those nice pieces of software that can come in useful!
AllwaySnc can be used to synchronize all data across multiple devices – these include desktop PCs, laptops, USB drives, remote ...
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
Google has been working on a new project - it is to help connect people together in a simple way. So a bit like Facebook then .. !
Here are some features of Google +
Circles: What you want to share with certain people, you may not share with others. For example, ...
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Friday, July 1st, 2011
Back in April we briefly mentioned AVG's Family Safety software. Since then we have been checking it out here in the office and next week we will be installing for our first clients where the software will be protecting a pre-school.
We like the software - it isn't ...
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Monday, June 27th, 2011
Dropbox is a fantasticly easy way to receive extra storage that is automatically saved across all of your devices, and accessible from the Dropbox website. It works with all applications such as Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry.
Download now and get 2GB free!
A few features of Dropbox:
- Dropbox ...
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Friday, June 10th, 2011
As big AVG fans we are playing (I mean testing) the new AVG Mobilation Pro software that is basically Anti-Virus for Android phones. Back in March there was an article on the BBC website (http://goo.gl/lBLi9) about rogue Android Apps, and with the SmartPhone market growing rapidly ...
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
When AVG released v2011 late last year with PC TuneUp bundled I wasn't impressed (just ask my AVG Account Manager!). Whilst I still don't think AVG should bundle, what I class as a trial piece of software with their premium Internet Security package the software isn't terrible.
PC TuneUp is software ...
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Friday, January 21st, 2011
You need to find savings
You need to extend the life of your hardware
You need to help colleagues drive efficiency
You need solutions that reduce pressure on your already stretched IT team
This deal from Brandstar UK Limited and AVG is just what you've been looking for.
AVG - ...
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