Today we have launched our newest free online service, a system to test your French internet connection speed. This service is aimed at anyone with a French broadband (ADSL) internet connection, and it will test your upload and download speeds. So, if you feel that your internet connection is not delivering the speeds that you are paying for, feel free to give it a try. Test my French internet connection speed ...

We have recently added a new service to check your emails online. This is aimed at anyone who can't access their own email programme but still needs to access their emails. Use our free online email service to securely access your email account. You can send and receive emails using our service, without the need to use any other software. This free email checking service is provided by mail2web, and all email ...

The latest hoax that we have come across to trick a client is one that says it's from DHL or FedEx. The email tells you that they have a parcel for you, which they were not able to deliver due to an error with the address. They say that they need you to confirm your address. The enclose a label for you to fill out. Unfortunately, once you click on this ...

If you own a computer, you must have anti-virus software, of that there is no question. Due to the high numbers of viruses that can harm your computer, security software is a growth market. Unfortunately, like all areas of life, when the market sees an opportunity, many companies want to jump on the band-wagon. Which means ...

  So far this month we've seen several PC's suffering from "heat stroke", coming into our workshop. An overheating PC can mean anything from sudden shut-downs, to a ruined processor. So, take five minutes this week to check that your PC is in a well ventilated area and isn't covered by last years additions of "Hello" magazine. Also when you take out the hoover, shut down the PC and give all the vents ...

"I've tried to set up my english email account on Orange and it receives emails okay, but it won't let me send them, what have I done wrong?" Quite possibly nothing! Many English speaking computer users in France have an email account in another country. It's usually an easy matter to set up a programme like Outlook or Thunderbird to send and receive ...

We have had many computers brought into our workshop recently with virus or spyware problems. Unfortunately, these infections started when the users went to a website where they received a pop-up window telling them that their computer was infected with a virus and giving a link to a anti-virus programme that would cure it. Unfortunately these links are to viruses or spyware themselves and resulted in a major problem for ...

There are currently a huge number of fake emails doing the rounds. In general they pertain to come from British banks, Pay Pal and EBay. They come in many different forms, but basically they report that your account has been placed on hold or there is a problem with it and you should use the link in the email to correct the problem. Some of these look very real, although ...

When you mention protection to most computer users, they think of anti-virus protection, firewall's or anti spyware programs. Needless to say, thanks to the sad Muppet's that seem to enjoy sending viruses to all and sundry, these are essential. But, most of us live in rural France, which means one of the main sources of PC problems start before you press the power ...

If you speak to any PC owner in France (especially in rural areas), the topic of ADSL or Broadband connections always seems to come up in some form or another. Having had to manage for over two years without ADSL, and having to use the slowest and most unreliable dial-up connection, I can sympathise totally. If you read the reports, ...