Google Doodle commemorates the Zamboni ice machine

The frosty spell of weather we’ve experienced recently, coupled with the 112th birthday of Frank Zamboni, have inspired the latest google doodle. The interactive doodle features an ice cleaning machine, invented by Frank Zamboni in 1949. Frank Zamboni invented the world’s first self-propelled ice-resurfacing machine. Trademarked in his name, the machine is known as a “Zamboni”. This … Continue Reading

Outlook – certificate security warning

Skip to solution 1 (turning off SSL) or solution 2 (changing your email collection address) If you’re using Outlook and getting the the following error message when you try to collect your email, read below for a couple of possible solutions to the problem: The cause of the problem This problem is caused when the POP3 address … Continue Reading

Internet Explorer security flaw – Action you should take.

On 18th September 2012, Microsoft released a temporary fix for a discovered software vulnerability. The security flaw in question allows the Poison Ivy Trojan to be installed on its browsers – and according to Microsoft’s website, nearly all versions are affected. This malware is capable of stealing data and taking remote control of PC’s, so it’s important to … Continue Reading

What the D***ens?!

This week, Virgin Media’s electronic programming guide saw offence in innocent words and names, causing them to be censored. The likes of Charles Dickens, Alfred Hitchcock, Arsenal and Jarvis Cocker, became Charles D***ens, Alfred Hitchc**k, A***nal and Jarvis C**ker. And it didn’t stop there. Even the kids were watching D*** and Dom. Virgin Media blamed … Continue Reading