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Your hostThis site includes details of the latest CyberFraud and Infected eMails I've received information about, the most recent starting a couple of articles below this one. There are also articles on how to do things with your pc or iPad that I've found out about and think could be useful.

I also help out on the support forums for phpList, a free Newsletter software so I've compiled a number of articles about using phpList as well.

I can also help out, or update your pc, local to Ilkley, or...

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Protective DNS Service

Quad9 - FREE Protective DNS cybersecurity Quad9, a fast new DNS service designed to automatically prevent you from accessing known malicious websites. Easy to set up, simply change your DNS settings on your router:

Step 1

Open Control Panel, select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings on the left pane.

Step 2

Right click the network interface connected to the internet, and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list and click...

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Amazon Phone Scam

Amazon Scam WarningJust had an automated phone call, allegedly from Amazon this morning. Apparently, I have been charged for Amazon Prime Membership at £79.99.

If I wish to cancel this, press 1.

At this point, I hung up as I did not order Amazon Prime and I am assuming that pressing "1" would result in my Bank/Credit Card details being taken to "refund" the charge, more likely to take money out of my account! Checking my Amazon account online, clearly showed that I do not have Amazon Prime active or being...

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Coronavirus update

Please note that due to the Coronavirus pandemic and as I am classed as "At Risk", I am unable to visit to fix computer issues, nor can I accept visitors.

Thank you. Stay safe and well.