Freeware of the Week! [LogMeIn Free]

I know that I’ve blogged about remote software before, but I may have glossed over the fact that it can be tricky getting it to work on several different computers, especially if you’re using it for tech support and the people you are helping never do more than browse and email. Getting them to configure [...]

What Next for the Unemployed?

Optimistic governments and economists may be seeing the first signs of recovery from the global recession, but that doesn’t mean that things are going to be any easier for employees. With businesses still looking to cut costs and staff wages being amongst the highest overheads, the job market is likely to remain tough, and possibly [...]

How Volunteering Can Help Your Career

If you’re trying to break into a new industry or have just been made redundant, why not consider giving up your time for free? No, I’m not talking about an internship, though that’s also a valid way of getting ahead. I’m thinking more along the lines of helping out a charity or voluntary organisation. Not [...]

How to Protect your Business Data by Disabling USB Storage Devices

Note: this post is Windows-centric. Apologies to all Mac and Linux users, but I had to go with the majority on this one.
It doesn’t take a hack attack for your business to be facing a data breach and major security headache. One of the easiest ways for anyone to steal data from your company [...]

Freeware of the Week! [Wireshark]

If you run a small business, or manage a network, from time to time you may need to know what people have been doing. It’s only sensible: after all, if it’s your network, you’re ultimately responsible if anyone gets up to anything illegal. While there are a number of commercial solutions available, they won’t do [...]