Category Archives: Computers, IT

Buzz Byte; Alan Turing.

Posted on 30/09/2018 by Tango Alpha

Do you know who Alan Turing was? Until I watched the 2014 film ‘The Imitation Game’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch, I did not know who he was and what he had contributed. Mr Turing was a highly intelligent mathematician and logician. … Continue reading →

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Buzz Byte – June.

Posted on 30/05/2018 by Tango Alpha

What is a cloud? In computing terms it’s not a fluffy white object in the sky, but a physical server used for storing and sharing data. Your information is stored on a remote database which is serviced and controlled, provided … Continue reading →

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Buzz Byte – April.

Posted on 29/03/2018 by Tango Alpha

If your computer or laptop/tablet is misbehaving, there’re a few things to try before going into panic mode and dashing off to your local PC repair centre. The most common recommendation is to simply turn it off and then on … Continue reading →

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Buzz Byte; March.

Posted on 27/02/2018 by Tango Alpha

Have you ever heard of a software programme called Adblocker (sometimes referred to as Adblock or Poper blocker)? What is Adblocker? It’s exactly what it sounds like, ‘a piece of software designed to prevent advertisements from appearing on a web … Continue reading →

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Buzz Byte – printers.

Posted on 25/01/2017 by Tango Alpha

  Welcome to this new series of articles about home computing. This month’s tips are about printers. Most home users will have an inkjet printer which will use either a colour and black cartridge or a black with individual colours, … Continue reading →

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