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December 12, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) -
United Kingdom --
Computers have become an essential part of our day-to-day life. No longer
are they just a tool we use when at work. Virtually every household in the
UK now owns at least one PC or laptop and many homes now have more than one.
With the introduction of wireless routers and broadband a few years ago ‘PC
Recovery’ have found that many people would now rather be without their
television than their computer. A spokesperson for ‘PC Recovery’ said
“Typical PC users these days will use their computer for a wide variety of
tasks. From emailing their friends and family to booking cheap flights
online. We have found many people will store all their photographs and music
on their computer as well as any important documents such as a CV or letter
to their bank”
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With the increase in home PC usage it stands to reason that more and more
problems are going to arise. “It’s no longer a case of just removing a virus
or upgrading someone’s RAM” said the spokesperson. “Many families now have
home networks with several computers and laptops involved. As well as
wireless printers and network storage devices and they want to make the most
of their hardware whether it is a laptop or a desktop PC.”
As computers are able to take care of more and more tasks for us computer
engineers are finding themselves doing a wider variety of tasks than in the
past. Apart from the obvious things such as fixing a broadband problem or
removing a virus from a computer, they now find themselves doing things such
as setting up home games consoles on the internet i.e Xbox 360 or PS3, or
installing a customer’s mobile phone or MP3 player. “Times are changing”
said the spokesperson. “And with it our engineers are finding they have to
adapt and keep abreast of new technology and new advancements.”
Without doubt the most popular advancement in recent years would be the
wireless network. Throughout the United Kingdom and in particular southeast
England there are hundreds upon thousands of wireless hotspots, many of
which are free. “If you drive into any town center in Essex or Kent you are
now able to access the internet from many available hotspots” revealed the
spokesperson “Libraries, fast food restaurants, cafes and even hotels are
now only too happy to offer this service free of charge in order to
encourage potential customers to use their facilities” The problems arise
when people access private wireless networks that have not been secured.
“This can cause a great deal of problems and security issues for the owner
of the private network. This can potentially be very damaging as in the
wrong hands this access could lead to bank details and personal files be
extorted from the owner’s computers.
So while the new age of wireless is incredibly useful and makes it much
easier for us to keep in touch with each other and indeed our online
pursuits we should all take care and if necessary have our home networks
checked by someone professional before it is too late. “We have seen too
many people fall foul of stolen identity just by leaving their home network
unsecured” said the spokesperson “So it does pay to have your system and
network checked by someone professional and reputable every so often, even
just for your own peace of mind.”
www.pcrec.co.uk PC Recovery is
a home visiting PC repair business in the southeast of England who have been
specialising in computers and networks for many years.
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