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I am a computer teacher and IT troubleshooter. I specialise in trying to make computing fun, friendly and accessible to older learners. You can visit my website at http://www.it-teacher.co.uk to find out more about my work.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Basic web terms explained: 5 of 10
As with all aspects of computing there is a lot of jargon associated with the internet. For beginners this can be bewildering. Just taking a little time to learn the basic jargon will help you to use the internet with confidence.I'm going to use an analogy to help explain the first piece of jargon. Think of visiting a large g... More..
Computers & Technology > Email Threats Preventing email spoofing: 1 of 2
A spoof email is one that claims to come from one email address but actually comes from a completely different one. How can this happen?There are two main sources of spoof: 1) An email worm. These mass mailing worms serve no purpose other than to show that their writer can clog up the internet and show off their (so called) a... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Emailcashpro.com: 1 of 1
I had never heard of emailcashpro.com until I came across this unloved article title. I decided to take a look. Bear in mind this in the website review category - it is a review of the site and a few general comments. I haven't joined. Emailcashpro.com is aimed at users in Singapore. Like other paid to read sites it offer... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Ways to automatically update web page content: 1 of 1
If you want visitors to return to your site and the search engines to love you, it is essential to keep your webpages updated. If you run lots of sites this can become quite a laborious and time consuming task, so you will want to find ways of automating this process. One easy way of adding fresh, up to date content to your... More..
Education > Distance Learning Learning business law from home: 1 of 1
Many managers or potential managers will find it necessary to study some aspects of business law. If they are lucky, their company will fund day release courses and allow them the necessary time off work. Not all employees are this lucky. For many, learning some aspects of business law is not a necessity for their current ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to secure your computer with free software: 5 of 9
These days almost everyone is aware of the need to make sure their Windows based computer is secure against attack from hackers, viruses and other nasties. Most new computers will come with a trial version of an internet security suite - the catch is that you will have to pay once your trial period expires. A home computer ca... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters What not to include in your resume: 4 of 7
What not to include in your resumeWhat is the purpose of a resume? The purpose of a resume is to tell a potential employer about your ability to do the job you are applying for. This starts to give you clues about what not to include in your resume.It is tempting to include your whole life story on your resume. But stop and t... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel budget: How to save money on vacation: 23 of 39
In today's stressful world everyone wants to go on vacation. But with the cost of living rising relentlessly it is becoming increasingly difficult to afford. With a little thought and preparation the cost of your vacation can be minimised. Do you need to go overseas? If the answer is yes, use the internet to search for cheap ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Computer humor: 8 of 12
The life of an IT teacherOn the phoneOne day the phone rang and I was talking to an unknown, mature gentleman.Caller: I don't seem to be getting any of those email thingies.Me: Oh dear. Have you made sure that you are connected to the internet before you check your email.Caller: I don't understand what you meanMe: Are you sur... More..
Education > Distance Learning How an online degree is increasingly legitimate: 20 of 29
Not so long ago the idea of an online degree meant you had purchased a certificate saying you had a degree in "any subject you like" from a university no-one had ever heard of. Of course no-one had heard of it - it didn't exist. You were simply paying an online scammer to print you a certificate. No studying of any kind was r... More..