Can you still use Windows 8? Is it still supported?
Windows 8 was released on October 6th 2012 for retail use, but was majorly criticised by businesses and consumers alike, mainly…
Are you Scam-Savvy? Take this test to find out!
Take Five To Stop Fraud is a website commissioned by UK Finance and HM Government, and is there to advise people…
Windows 10, latest 20H2 update
Windows 10 version 20H2 is known as the Windows 10 October 2020 update. This update was created to combat the…
You computer may have a virus, read this NOW!
Technology is evolving, we know that, but the rate at which it evolves is speeding up, and every year brings…
Amazon Prime Fraudsters
At Solent Way Computers we feel it is necessary to make this post again, as it is absolutely crucial that everyone knows…
How to Organise your Mail (Outlook)
Remember the times where we would just get mail, after mail, after mail, after… (you know the rest), through our…
End of Windows 7, 1 year on…
As of now, it has been over a year since Microsoft ceased security updates for the Windows 7 operating system.…
2021 National Lockdown: We’re still open!!!
The past year has been incredibly difficult for all of us, not just in the UK but around the world.…
Amazon Prime Phishing Scam
Amazon Prime is a premium service that offers next-day (or even same-day) delivery, and Prime members don’t have to buy…
Use your PC to record audio
Almost every smart device comes with a voice recorder application pre-installed, ready for the user to use, and Windows 10…
Keep your children safe on the Internet
The Internet seems like a harmless place, but there is danger lurking everywhere such as adware and spyware. When children…
Keep your Mac secure with Internet Security
The Internet may seem harmless, but the reality is that danger is lurking everywhere, and almost everything wants to attack…
Microsoft: Hackers Can Insert Ransomware in under an hour
Just as technology evolves, so do the methods of hacking them. The reported cases of hacking have increased with the…
Quickly run your applications with this shortcut
Keyboard shortcuts are little detours in your keyboard that you can use to access certain applications or execute certain functions.…
Want to bypass the login screen? Here’s how to do it!
Passwords are important for the protection of your information, but if no one else uses the password, and you live…
Have no internet connection? Read this…
Are you trying to use your computer but you cannot access the internet? You’ve turned off the wifi box, you’ve…
Bored at home? Download these games
It is by no surprise that staying at home makes us bored out of our skulls. The Microsoft Store has…
Take Quick Screenshots on your computer
Do you want to share what’s on your screen with someone else? Maybe you’ve found a picture with some funny…
Scam warning: Amazon Prime ‘Renewal’, READ this to avoid being scammed
As of today, we have had roughly 3 customers come in with machines that have been breached by telephone scammers,…
How HP Instant Ink will make your life easier…
Printing in colour is usually only done in certain situations, where it is crucial to do so. For the most…
Make your life easier with this simple trick….
So you’ve just loaded your computer and you have a large project to work on, this will require many windows…
Envato Elements
Want stock imagery for your website or business? Then you need Envato Elements! Envato Elements is a website that provides…
Stay Safe on the Web
Now, more than ever, you should be keeping yourself safe while surfing the web. There’s danger lurking in the background,…
Configure your power settings
Windows 10 lets you take control of the built-in power settings. You can use these settings to reduce overall power…
Clean up your disk space
Microsoft frequently updates Windows 10 with security fixes, where you don’t notice any major changes. Twice a year, Microsoft releases…
Improve your browsing experience today!
Surfing the web is what a computer is used for the most. We use it for scrolling on Facebook, shopping…
Receive Outlook Notifications on your Desktop
Outlook is one of the most widely used email services in the world. It is for personal, school, and office…
Make your PC startup faster
So you’re going about your day, and decide to go on the computer. You log in just fine, and then…
Windows 10: Troubleshoot Sound
“My computer doesn’t output any sound” Sound issues are common in Windows 10 machines, today I will guide you through…
Coronavirus: Leaving Home Scam
A new text message scam is currently arriving generally by text message stating reminders for Coronavirus Alerts followed by a…
Make your laptop battery last longer
Is your laptop battery dying earlier than usual? It might be that your laptop is getting old, over time the…
Run your older programs
Technology is constantly evolving, and the rate of evolution is rapidly increasing, but unfortunately, not everything will follow suit. Some…
Computer struggling to sleep? Follow this guide…
We need our computers to work exactly as we want them to, but this isn’t always the case. A common…
Frozen Programs Troubleshoot
Computers don’t always work the way we want them to, and even the smallest issues can cause the most frustration.…
