Recent content by JD-UK-GN

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    Setting up a new PC

    Microsoft has changed Win 10 home version since it initially was released so that it now forces users to set up an online - not a local account. One way round it is to ensure you are not connected to the internet before you do the setup ie If you have a computer with an Ethernet cable, unplug...
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    Advice on renting a small office.

    Hidden costs - a couple of thoughts - check the parking situation - if it's in town parking can be a nightmare and parking space is not always included. - check the broadband speed - I have a client with an office that is cheap because it's out in the sticks but he had to buy a special mobile...
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    Hermes

    I've had good experiences as a sender with Hermes. I purchase via parcel2go which gives you a price comparison for other services too. In terms of delivery I have had consistently bad experiences with Yodel and occasional bad experience with Royal Mail. I think it very much depends on the...
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    Print on demand greeting cards

    I was impressed by the quality of Moo.com for business cards - they do greetings cards too - but I think they are more expensive than Vistaprint etc
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    Windows Defender v ESET

    Also as regards Paying vs free software - I don't agree with the suggestion that 'you get what you pay for' because Anti Virus firms set prices based on what they think the market can bear - it's not a cost-based pricing - the cost is largely a sunk cost in terms of developing the engine and...
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    Windows Defender v ESET

    I think that Windows Defender has been assessed independently and found to be as good or better than ESET and others in terms of it's raw ability to defend against key threats . See for example the independent av test site tables at AV-Test dot org (sorry i am a new member and don't have...