Our resident computer expert, Graeme Attkins, writes regular pieces for The Voice relating to a wide variety of computer issues. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact him — his recently relaunched blog also contains many snippets of information for computer users and website designers alike.
Peri's Website Plea
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 1 January 2009
Graeme Attkins answers Peri Aston's 'Plea for Website Simplicity',pointing out that we ask simply that you register and log-in. It does not cost you any money or commit you to anything, but keeps the website from being swamped with rubbish from spammers.
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Thinking of getting your child a laptop?
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 4 December 2008
The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) organisation will soon be able to supply simple laptops, suitable for young children, at a reasonable price and with an ethical dimension. Check out http://laptop.org
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Scam Warning!
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 16 October 2008
If an e-mail purporting to be an update from Microsoft should arrive, it's a scam. You should delete it at once, and DO NOT open the attachment. Microsoft never send operating updates by e-mail.
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Online Polls
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 16 October 2008
Each week, The Arran Voice runs an online poll to gauge public opinion on the current hot topic.
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Voice website revolutionised!
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 2 October 2008
The Arran Voice website has been redesigned.
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Digital Divide to leave Arran behind?
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 11 September 2008
We all know it took an absolute age for broadband internet services to arrive on the island, and still, there are locations without access to broadband.
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Apple iPhone Advert Misleading
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 4 September 2008
iPhone adverts are found to be misleading by ASA.
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ASCII Art Spam
By Graeme AttkinsThursday, 4 September 2008
Our website designer has found yet another way that spam might find its way into your inbox.
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