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  • Christmas operating times

    Posted by on 15. Dec 2011 on Simple PC, no comment

    Don’t worry, we won’t be closed for long over Christmas!

    Normal hours thru Friday 23rd Dec

    Saturday 24th Dec
    Closed Christmas DayClosed Boxing Day Closed Tuesday 27th
    Addition rates apply: Click Here for more...
  • Is iOS 5 an easy update?

    Posted by on 13. Oct 2011 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    October 12th, finally the day arrived for the long awaited Apple iOS 5 update! But is it an easy update?

    My first prep began in the morning with an update to iTunes, version 10.5, straight forward through the Apple update software.
    The main iOS update was scheduled for 10am pacific time, 6pm...

  • Great Deal from Dell

    Posted by on 08. Oct 2011 on PC, Simple PC, no comment

    A Cracking desktop PC deal currently available from Dell, we can get it in at £454.80 + installation at £75.

    A Vostro 260 with:

    Intel Core i5 2400 3.10GHz
    3GB DDR3 RAM Memory
    320GB Hard Disk Drive
    Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 and Recovery Discs
    1GB AMD Radeon HD 6450 Graphics...

  • Norton Releases Internet Security 2012

    Posted by on 13. Sep 2011 on Internet, PC, Technology, no comment

    Norton has released its yearly updpate of Internet Security to 2012.
    If you currently subscribe to Norton Internet Security then you are entitled to upgrade to the new version for free, just log in to your Norton account at: http://mynortonaccount.com and follow the update check prompts (right hand side of screen).

    If...

  • Reading Microsoft Office Documents

    Posted by on 13. Aug 2011 on PC, no comment

    Have you ever needed to read or view a Microsoft Office document sent to you by email but you don’t have Microsoft Office? And you certainly don’t want to spend £100 on the software just to view a Powerpoint slideshow your auntie sends you with all her pretty pictures playing to...

  • HP Adds More Battery Packs to Recall

    Posted by on 18. Jul 2011 on News, PC, no comment

    I received the following email a few days ago with HP recalling more laptop battery packs which have a risk of overheating causing fire or explosion.

    You can check to see if your battery is affected by following the link at the bottom of the post.

    Important Safety Recall announced 5/14/2009
    HP Notebook...

  • Virgin Drop Tivo Price

    Posted by on 07. Jul 2011 on Geeks & Gadgets, News, Technology, no comment

    Virgin Media has started a huge media advertising campaign to boost sales of it’s new Tivo PVR. The price has been slashed further on its premium 1tb unit to £99.
    Before angry customers could reach for the phone after forking out £150 just 3 months earlier at launch, Virgin Media sent...

  • Simple PC on your Mobile

    Posted by on 05. Jul 2011 on Internet, News, Simple PC, no comment

    Stats now show that over 50% of internet searches are made using a mobile device! That’s a staggering amount.

    So not to be left behind we’ve now developed a mobile site for Simple PC. If you’ve got a smartphone, Android or iphone just type in www.simple-pc.com and you’ll be automatically...

  • New Windows Home Server 2011

    Posted by on 04. Jul 2011 on Geeks & Gadgets, PC, Simple PC, Technology, no comment

    The New Windows Home Server 2011 has recently been released.

    We’ve switched our supplier back to Tranquil PC, a British company based in Manchester. Their units are beautifully designed and engineered with a machined aluminium casing.

    Take a look at some of the new features and updated pricing on our Home Servers Page:...

  • Skype security flaw on Android devices

    Posted by on 24. Apr 2011 on News, Technology, no comment

    Last week Skype announced a major security flaw in its Android application which was followed a few days later with a new update fixing the flaw. Below are the 2 email announcements I received.

    Thank you for downloading and using the Skype for Android software. Unfortunately, it has come to our attention...