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• Cellular: FAQ's - Free email accounts, setups and other headaches
  From the number of mails I receive regarding setup of email, I imagine this is a major headache for some people. This should be an easy set up, considering the many users of these services. Usually it is if something goes wrong that it becomes an issue. Not so. To help those who are struggling I am going to repeat some of the advice I usually dish out. For the original article that generates most of these queries, click here. I want to use the Internet and  set up my email on my cellular:...
• General: Cheap banking? You decide.
  Most of us are aware (at some level) that Banks charges a premium for the services they provide. Of course, very few of us think that our own bank is one of the culprits. One of my first articles almost 2 years ago was on Capitec Bank, and its low service charge savings account. I have noticed that Capitec has been campaigning hard with television adverts the last while, as well as with their participation in the TV soap “Generations”. In fact this is part of a campaign launched 22 July to ...
• Money Management: Securing your Internet banking account against fraud
  I was discussing Internet security with someone this morning and reflecting on the fact that although Phishing, 419 scams, identity theft  and other Internet frauds are well reported, there are still a surprising number of uninformed and gullible people out there.   If you are using a computer, staying aware of fraud is as basic a skill as knowing not to walk down dark alleys at night. With criminal gangs deliberately targeting bank accounts and identities, entering information onto any Int...
• Shopping: Buying a PC? Laptop vs Desktop.
  A while back I was asked whether it was better to buy a laptop or a desktop. This is a question I'm asked a lot by people looking to buy a PC. The answer comes down to what you want to use your computer for. Once this is decided, there are several thing to keep in mind before making your choice. For ease of use you cannot beat a laptop. It's mobile, and you can use just about any ADSL or wireless access point (or use a data connect card) to access the Internet. Batteries don't last indefinit...
• Technology: Virus removal for free - part 3
  Step 3: Advance on the enemy. We are ready to proceed. Accept for now that you are not going to clean your infection in a single pass. OK, here's my suggested list of actions if your system can boot to Windows. Please read step 3 through completely before proceeding with cleanup. As with any recipe, you need to make sure you have all the ingredients. If you can, use ATF-cleaner to delete temp files. If you can, turn off System Restore. Look at Add/Remove for suspicious prog...