Click here for the previous article Following on from our previous article, where we summarised the basic differences between the account types, we realised that the amount we could say about it in detail is quite a lot. To avoid swamping users with a wall of text, we’re going to break it into smaller parts […]
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Types of Account
Do you know which kind of account you use to log in to your computer? There are three types and they each have different functionality. The local account belongs to the computer, the personal account belongs to an individual, and the work or school account belongs to an organisation. Here’s a quick explanation of what […]
The Importance of Locking Your Computer
Locking the Computer Environments such as libraries, offices, or shops, where your computer might be accessible to the public or unauthorised individuals pose an often-overlooked security risk: someone else using your computer while it’s logged in as you. This can have significant consequences. Potential Risks Minor Mischief: On the less dangerous side, someone might post […]
Vulnerable Virgils Forced to Keep Up with the Rest of Us for Security Reasons
Windows 11 24H2 Update is Now Non-Optional Computers maintained by Protect-IT don’t hit you in the face with unexpected updates. We ensure important and critical updates are installed well before it gets to the point that it is unsafe to continue without them. The Windows 11 24H2 update, released at the end of last year, […]
Unlock the Power of Clipboard History in Windows 10 and 11
How often do you use copy and paste? Did you know that Windows can store multiple clipboard items and even sync them across devices? Clipboard history is a hidden gem that can save you time and effort. Enabling Clipboard History To access clipboard history, press Windows key + V. The first time you try this, […]
Windows In-Place Repair – A Neat Feature Coming Soon
Have you ever had to reinstall windows? It often proves to be an effective fix for computer issues but it’s also a lengthy process. Wouldn’t it be good if it was quicker and easier? Well, the good news is that latest Windows Insider build has a feature that allows Windows to be repaired by the […]
22H2 Update
Microsoft have recently released the 22H2 Update for Windows 11. It brings a significant number of improvements and features but has been causing problems with some computers, so we currently recommend that you postpone updating to the latest version of Windows 11 until the issue is resolved. The update adds new features that include layout […]
Windows 10 May 2020 update
The Windows 10 May 2020 update, Windows Update 2004, named yy=20 mm=04 is beginning to become available to PCs via Windows update.It had a particularly long test cycle, as it was originally aimed for an April release (hence the 04), but is now being released now at the end of May. Microsoft hasn’t said if […]
Explain-IT: First session
First Explain-IT training session today. I worked with the client on using Windows to manage files and to use Dropbox to send collections of files too large to email. He’d come from an iPad background and was used to each application having its own file store rather than Windows defaulting to the Documents folder, thus […]