Monday, July 07, 2025

Ensure smartphones (especially Android) are protected with Anti Virus / Anti Phishing security software #EightCyberSecurityTips

Ensure smartphones (especially Android) are protected with Anti Virus / Anti Phishing security software (tip 4 of 8, in no specific order) #EightCyberSecurityTips




We all use smartphones every day. But a lot of that use isn’t for making phone calls. They are more like pocket computers than telephones. Some people use their phone more than their laptop to run their business (or their personal life).

We all think about having decent anti virus on our laptops, but we rarely think about protecting our mobile phones.

Recently, a lot of hacks and breaches start via a Phishing attack.   And often we open that Phishing email, SMS message, or WhatsApp message on our phones, rather than our laptop or desktop computers.

My advice is to get some decent Anti Virus and Anti Phishing software installed on your smartphone, before it’s too late.

Contact me if you need any advice on this.

Chris

#TheAntiVirusGuy and

#TheDataBackupGuy and

#ThePasswordGuy 


A bit about me:

💻 Helping Entrepreneurs, the Self Employed, Sole Traders and Small Business Owners manage their online passwords and keep their computers virus free.

💻 Really good anti virus (SentinelOne £16 or ESET £4 or £8 per month) 

💻 Buzz Ambassador 

Friday, July 04, 2025

A tip from Adrian

 I picked up a brilliant tip on Tuesday from Adrian Croft.


Do you ever visit a web page and then find it's difficult to read due to popups, banners, adverts, and even slide over overlays? I know I do. I was chatting about this with Adrian.

Adrian: "why not use twelve foot".
Me: "twelve what?"

He then explained. 12ft dot io is a website that "cleans up" web pages and makes them easier to read. You copy the website URL, go to 12 ft, and paste in that url.

And voila, a nice, clear, easy to read web page.

Thank you Adrian.

Give it a try.

Chris
hashtagTheAntiVirusGuy and
hashtagTheDataBackupGuy and
hashtagThePasswordGuy


A bit about me:
💻 Helping Entrepreneurs, the Self Employed, Sole Traders and Small Business Owners manage their online passwords and keep their computers virus free.
💻 Really good anti virus (SentinelOne £16 or ESET £4 or £8 per month)
💻 Buzz Ambassador

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Market Harborough Buzz #MHBuzz business networking July 2025

 Had a brilliant Market Harborough Buzz business networking meeting yesterday.

A slightly lower attendance than usual (probably due to the warm weather), with just over 40 tickets booked, and 36 attendees in the room.


hasht networking meeting yesterday. A slightly lower attendance than usual (probably due to the warm weather), with just over 40 tickets booked, and 36 attendees in the room.
If you want to join us next month it's at:
🏢 Market Harborough Building Society - in their ❄air conditioned❄ Head Office
📍 Newcombe House, 16 The Point, Market Harborough, LE16 7QU
🅿 Plenty of Free Parking on site! Beep beep! 🚗

When?
📅 Tuesday 5th Aug (Every FIRST Tuesday of the month)
💧 Drop-in between 10am - Midday

📈 Typically 35-50 local businesses attending




🙏 Sponsored by 💥 Paul Simpson 💥 and Cameron Meany from TaxAssist Accountants Market Harborough

☕ Can you hold a Coffee and a 🗣️Conversation at the same time?
There's a good chance you'll enjoy MHBuzz!

🚫 No to Memberships, Lockouts, Long speeches, Formalities, Targets, Pressure

😎 The team strive for a relaxed, friendly welcoming atmosphere - we'll look after you throughout the session, so whether you're brand new to networking, or a seasoned Networker, there's something for everyone!

Tickets:
📔 Book your ticket in the Buzz web app (mobile or computer) https://bit.ly/appMHBuzz  

I'll see you there.

Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy 

A bit about me:
💻 Helping Entrepreneurs, the Self Employed, Sole Traders and Small Business Owners manage their online passwords and keep their computers virus free.
💻 Really good anti virus (SentinelOne £16 or ESET £4 or £8 per month) 
💻 Buzz Ambassador