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How do I recover my lost file in Windows?

Losing files from your PC or laptop can be stressful, but luckily, there are quite a few methods you can try to get them back. Tip 1 -...

Harrison Jones

Oct 10, 20212 min read

Should you invest in a cloud-based phone system

When you want to implement home working, or even add features to your setup, an on-site PBX (Private Branch Exchange) isn't going to do...

Harrison Jones

Oct 10, 20213 min read

Best VPN Services 2021

If your company has implemented home working, or you're in the market for a secure browsing solution, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is...

Harrison Jones

Oct 10, 20212 min read

Are CRT monitors (cathode-ray tube) safe?

RT monitors are directly linked to a disease which may have affected entire generations. For decades when walking into a computer lab or...

IT Block

Oct 14, 20204 min read

Easy way to connect Buffalo LinkStation LS220D NAS drive to Windows PC

Bought yourself a Buffalo LinkStation LS220D and not sure how to get started? Don't worry! Here's our in-depth guide to connecting your...

Harrison Jones

Oct 11, 20205 min read

Easy way to connect Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay NAS drive to your Windows PC

There is a very simple way to get started with your Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay NAS drive - Here is our guide to connect your Seagate...

Harrison Jones

Sep 21, 20206 min read

Clever Tech Gadgets to Make Your Life Easier Today

In today's stories, we reveal 3 clever new gadgets to get your hands on, Final Cut Pro is getting a collaborative boost, and how Reddit...

Harrison Jones

Aug 27, 20205 min read

IT Support 101: Why Is My WIFI Running So Slow?

I think something we can all agree on in this generation is that slow WIFI is far worse than no WIFI at all. Slow WIFI just adds to the...

Harrison Jones

May 10, 20202 min read

5G May Be Safe - But Is It Worth It?

5G technology is in the middle of rolling out worldwide, but is it worth it? We have seen 5G towers get cut off due to protests about the...

Harrison Jones

May 4, 20203 min read

IT Security - How To Spot an Email Scammer?

In times like these, the online world is full of people who aren't too experienced, and those people are ultimately going to be in danger...

Harrison Jones

May 3, 20203 min read

IT Support 101: What is ICANN and IANA?

Ever wonder who controls the naming of websites and IP addresses on the world? Google.com or Amazon.com or Facebook.com, websites with...

IT Block

May 3, 20203 min read

Social media boom is about to get even bigger - In the form of live streaming

As more and more weeks are added to lock downs worldwide, young people and even more so, elderly folk, are finding out new ways to fill...

Harrison Jones

May 1, 20203 min read

The Best Free Video Editing Programs Available

What are the best free video editing software you can find online? Want to expand your business's social media presence? Perhaps you're...

Harrison Jones

Apr 29, 20203 min read

IT Support 101 - How To Make Your Laptop Last Longer

A modern laptop endures an average life span of between 3 to 5 years, but you can make it live longer with appropriate care and regular...

Harrison Jones

Apr 28, 20204 min read

Will Microsoft Come Out Stronger Than Ever?

Microsoft, perhaps the world's largest company in terms of market value (Over $1 trillion), will be looking to grow out stronger than...

Harrison Jones

Apr 27, 20204 min read

COVID 19: How Do Contact Tracing Apps Work?

In Singapore, we saw a high level of success initially through the use of contact tracing. But how do contact tracing apps work? Why Did...

Harrison Jones

Apr 25, 20203 min read

Easy way to free up storage on your Windows PC

Running out of storage space in your Windows PC again? Seeing your storage get used up quickly is never a fun sight to see. Here's some...

Harrison Jones

Apr 24, 20204 min read

Best External Webcams For 2021

Looking to invest in a webcam but not sure which one to go for? Don't worry, here's a great guide to some excellent webcams on the market...

Harrison Jones

Apr 22, 20203 min read

How Razer shaped the aesthetics of gaming

Ever heard of Razer? These guys can give you the best-looking gaming equipment, whether you're a first-timer or a competitive player. Who...

Harrison Jones

Apr 20, 20204 min read

Surge in home working impacts Singapore's ISP

With many firms in Singapore making the big decision to implement home working for their staff, the effects of increased broadband and...

Harrison Jones

Apr 18, 20203 min read

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IT Block's very own IT Support tech Blog

How do I recover my lost file in Windows?

Should you invest in a cloud-based phone system

Best VPN Services 2021

Are CRT monitors (cathode-ray tube) safe?

Easy way to connect Buffalo LinkStation LS220D NAS drive to Windows PC

Easy way to connect Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay NAS drive to your Windows PC

Clever Tech Gadgets to Make Your Life Easier Today

IT Support 101: Why Is My WIFI Running So Slow?

5G May Be Safe - But Is It Worth It?

IT Security - How To Spot an Email Scammer?

IT Support 101: What is ICANN and IANA?

Social media boom is about to get even bigger - In the form of live streaming

The Best Free Video Editing Programs Available

IT Support 101 - How To Make Your Laptop Last Longer

Will Microsoft Come Out Stronger Than Ever?

COVID 19: How Do Contact Tracing Apps Work?

Easy way to free up storage on your Windows PC

Best External Webcams For 2021

How Razer shaped the aesthetics of gaming

Surge in home working impacts Singapore's ISP