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Got the kids a new laptop for xmas, have you checked the security and anti virus?
Want to restrict what they can see? Unless specifically modified most new laptops have very little filtering or in some cases adequate anti virus packages. These days it's very easy to fall foul of a bogus email or click on a web link pretending to be something else. For advice or help contact us, we can give you advice and help you set up anti virus and web filtering you can understand and control.

Many people think that because there laptop is sitting in there house it does not need a password. Remember that people can remotely login to it if its connected to the internet through your wireless router. Don't make it easy for remote hackers to get into your laptop, make sure you have a password setup!

Getting the kids laptops for xmas, remember to get it set so they only have access to what you want them to use or see.
You can add a user specifically for them and get it sorted so they can only login when you want them to, and see what you want them to see.!

Don't know what laptop to get the kids this xmas, if your going to a big commercial shop then always take a moment to think what your after before talking to the assistants. Odds are that they will push the latest line that they have been given rather than something that is suitable for your needs. If you or the kids just want it to surf the web or write up letters and spreadsheets etc then a mid range laptop would do. You don't have to spend a fortune, budget for your requirements. If you need something a bit more sophisticated to play complex games on make sure you get the right person to talk to at the shop. Ask a few questions about what graphics card it has etc. Don't take the first thing they suggest, get the details and then look for a review about it online.