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Latest Nokia Phones in South Africa

Admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:55:59 +0000

Have a look at the latest Nokia phones in South Africa and see what mobiles are available. Visit the cellphone store in your area and see what catalogue specials are available. Normally, cellphone shops have in store promotions that are used to attract customers with great phones and great prices. If you are looking for a new cellphone, it would be a great idea to see what is available in the catalogue specials. You will also find that telephones suppliers also sell mobiles and also have great deals available for you that will not dent your pocket. Make sure that you visit the store near you and take advantage of the great deals available.

You just have to browse the Internet to find what the latest Nokia cellphones in South Africa are that will help you decide on the best cellphone. In the past, Nokia released hundreds of cellphones, and now years later they have become better with more features and very handy applications. Although most of these devices do the same thing, there is only one new cellphone that you will enjoy. See what store promotions are available and then browse through the long list of mobiles and then decide what you are going to settle with at the end of the day. You could also visit telephone suppliers like Telkom and see what models are available there.

The thing is if the Nokia cellphone you are looking for is not available, there are many other stores in the area that will have the phone you are looking for in stock. Make sure that you review the model you are interested in, because sometimes even the most appealing device can be the worst phone on the market.

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Geyser Installation

Admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:23:00 +0000

Geyser installation is only for those who know what they are doing and should not be attempted using a DIY instruction book! This is a high risk job and if you are one that does not have experience in the plumbing or electrical field, then you should look for a qualified person to do so. There are many companies that are in your area that you would be able to get some of the most affordable prices from. The main idea here is to get three quotes so that you are able to compare prices, this way you are sure to find one that is less costly.

The idea behind Geyser installation is that there are two fields that are covered; this is the plumbing as well as the electrical side. The water pipes have to be fitted and there is a particular way in which this has to be done; professional service in both fields is recommended. There are also solar geysers that you can fit into your home which are much more affordable as well as energy saving. This would mean that the only real payment that you would make on a monthly basis is the water bill.

There is more than one service that is able to provide you with the most outstanding solar geysers. All that you have to do is get a few quotes on this as there are many companies that are competing for potential consumers. This is more than likely able to find you some of the best prices and the end result of owning an energy saving geyser would save you more money in the future. When it comes to the utility bill at the end of every month, this is where many cringe up and realise what the usage of electricity was for the month, with an energy saving Geyser installation, this would not happen.

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PayPal Account – South Africa Phishing Scam

Admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:05:12 +0000

A PayPal account phishing scam email very similar to the ABSA bank scam reported is circulating around South Africa and has been for some time now. The mail is sent to thousands of random people around the country at any given time and asks the person to click on a link which takes them to a specific web page. Although to the trained eye and regular Internet users this hoax is quite obvious there are many that will enter personal credit card details and other private information online when prompted to do so. Be warned, if you fall for scams such as this you could fall victim to online crime and end up losing a lot of money.

The specific scam about updating a PayPal account circulating around South Africa that we are referring to looks something like this:

Dear PayPal client
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Closing Accounts and Limiting Account Access
This is your official notification that your account has been Limited. We recently reviewed your credit card and it seems that you are using the same credit card for 2 accounts. As you can read in our User Agreement ( section 5.11 ) opening multiple accounts is strictly forbidden. You are now requested to provide information relevant to your account. PayPal will investigate the matter promptly and if the investigation is in your favor, we will restore your account.

How can I restore my account access?

Click here and complete the steps to remove limitations.

Completing all of the checklist items will automatically restore your account access.

Thank you for using PayPal !
The PayPal Team

Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your Pravex Bank account and choose the “Help” link in the footer of any page.

As you can see, the mail informs the user that they have entered details of the same credit card for two accounts. Upon clicking the provided link a user will be taken to a web page where they must rectify the situation by providing personal details in order for account limitations to be removed. Once again, DO NOT fall for this and NEVER enter any personal details online after clicking on a link in an email notification. Entering any personal information into the web pages you are redirected to will almost certainly result in identity theft or other types of Internet fraud.

There are others floating around imposing to be from South African banks such as FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank, but these banks will never ask you to click on a link and then provide personal information online. Whether you have an ABSA account, any of the other major bank accounts or a PayPal account in South Africa, be very alert to these email phishing scams doing the rounds and where possible, inform friends and family that regularly use the Internet.

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Phishing Scam Email

Admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:32:54 +0000

Identify a phishing scam email which looks as though it has been sent by FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank or Absa by following one golden rule: NEVER send personal information in an email or provide personal information after clicking on an email link. Types of Internet related scams such as these often rear their ugly heads in South Africa and the criminals behind them are getting sharper and making things look more legitimate. By refusing to submit personal information such as bank account details, PIN numbers and telephone numbers you can be certain you will avoid being caught.

Essentially these phishing scam criminals are sending emails to large numbers of people and a surprising amount of victims do actually fall for it and get tricked into submitting personal details. The reason being that some of the mails are very professionally created and look exactly like they have been sent by the major South African banks such as FNB, Nedbank, Absa and Standard Bank. What these criminals do with your personal details once they have them varies according to the types of crimes online they are involved with.

Some of them may phone you if you have provided them with your telephone number and may pretend to be a bank official trying to con you into supplying more of your personal details such as PIN numbers etc. If they get a hold of your bank account details they may contact you to pretend they have deposited a certain amount of money into your account by mistake. You are then requested to pay the money back to them only to find out later that the deposit they claimed to have made was in fact fraudulent even though it may have reflected on your account! These are just a few brief and common methods criminals use after sending out the latest phising scam, there are many others.

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Spam Filter

Admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:56:01 +0000

Spam filter software for people who want to block unwanted messages to their email or stop viruses from attacking their computer, laptop or mobile phone can be downloaded free of charge. These days it can be annoying to receive hundreds of uninvited mails to your inbox and apart from constantly deleting it, there is little one can do about this except filter it out into a specific designated folder or block it altogether. The problem with blocking it completely is that sometimes the odd message that may well not be spam gets blocked when it perhaps should not have been.

Download free spam filter software and experiment with the settings to suit your specific requirements and block out the really annoying messages. Computers and laptops are often targeted by viruses these days and once you have a stubborn virus on your system it has the potential of deleting and destroying your saved work and files to the point of not being able to recover them. Mobile phones are also at risk and often targeted by different types of viruses as millions of people in South Africa and worldwide are using their cell phones to access the Internet on a daily basis.

As a word of advice, never respond to suspicious looking emails especially if they claim to be from your bank or anything else where finances may be involved. Be careful about clicking on hyperlinks contained within HTML messages that direct you to website pages. People who create viruses have been known to use this to redirect un unsuspecting user to a web page that contains a virus and maybe harmful to a persons computer, laptop or cell phone. One can never be too careful when it comes to browsing the Internet via a mobile phone, laptop or pc or receiving emails and opting to download a decent free spam filter software program can prove to be a wise precaution.

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Windows Vista Problems? Fix Them Now

Admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:40:06 +0000

Windows Vista problems are common yet easy to fix for most people with a little computer knowledge and most trouble can be solved within the matter of minutes. Since this operating system has been released, people have been finding bugs with it on their home and office computers and laptops around the globe, in fact many have opted to go back to the excellent XP system especially after service pack 3 is now available to download. With a little patience, errors and minor bugs can be fixed and repaired to have your PC running smoothly again in almost no time at all.

Perhaps the biggest Windows Vista problems experienced by users who want to fix things quickly are the drivers and the compatibility of many of the new applications. Many hardware components have no drivers for this operating system and even if they do, the quality is very poor. Applications such as the popular iTunes has been labeled as a common problem for Vista users with many having their iPods corrupted and requiring a complete restore. iTunes text and graphics also have display issues with older versions of iTunes and the latest operating system from Microsoft.

General useability is complained about by many users who experience problems in their Outlook email programs and other little glitches too numerous to mention here. In all fairness, new operating systems are always going to have a few bugs and compatibility conflicts here and there and most can be fixed within a few minutes by people who have some technical computer knowledge. Our advice is to use one of the available repair programs to download and help identify problem areas and get tips on how to solve them. Using the correct software to help you fix your problems with Windows Vista quickly can have your system operating smoothly and efficiently again.

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Pink Laptop Computers and Accessories

Admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:14:48 +0000

Pink laptop computers and accessories for notebook systems are available online to girls, ladies and even some men who find this a trendy colour when it comes to fashionable hardware. Manufacturers such as Dell, Phillips, Sony and Samsung are just a few of those that sell fashionable computer hardware such as this around the globe and at very competitive prices. South Africa can prove to be a difficult place when it comes to finding a shop to buy this kind of equipment for those with style in mind and it’s hard to find notebooks in anything other than black or silver amongst the usual computer stores nationwide.

Having said that, pink laptop computers and accessories such as keyboards or a mouse can be purchased for reasonable prices here on the Internet and with a little research can be bought at very reasonable prices. Some even come with accessories included such as a nice bag or case in which to carry your new style gadget. Notebook stands, mice, keypads and cables are among some of the popular accessories for sale that come in various shades of colour other than the usual black and can help to brighten your life.

The only trouble with choosing light and bright colours for gadgets and items that you work on regularly is keeping them clean, which is especially the case if you decide you want a pink keyboard, although many people do work with white which is perhaps worse. Obviously the lighter shades show the dirt and dust more easily than other colours and may not be as practical as the darker ones. Amongst the computers we had a good look at around the web we really liked the offerings from dell as well as the Apple ibook if you happen to be an Apple fanatic. Have a good look around if you are in the market for a trendy gadget like this and you will see that there are quite a few different shapes and sized pink laptop computers for sale as well as a wide range of trendy accessories.

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iPod Help

Admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:21:25 +0000

iPod help for people that own the popular handset from Apple including what to do when it is locked up or improving the sound quality and choosing the resolution or converting video formats is available online. The information and advice will vary from one model to the next as the specifications will differ slightly. Many problems can be sorted out quickly and painlessly simply by checking through the frequently asked questions or searching for technical information and tips amongst the support forums.

The amount of iPod help online is phenomenal with tutorials and training tips to teach people how to use their particular model to get the best out of it and even tips on repairs. Information on safety and suggestions for time usage and possible damage to the ears also informs parents and those who may be worried that the Apple iPod may damage their hearing. Tips on charging, synchronizing contacts, creating Smart Playlists and sharing music between devices are more examples of the advice that can be gained via the Internet and the various resources.

Discussion forums are a great place to meet and share with other users of the popular gadget where info, advice and friendly chats take place around the world on a daily basis. If you are the proud owner of one of the worlds top selling gadgets from Apple and find yourself having difficulty with a particular model or need a question answered and some advice on how things work then be sure to search through the iPod help resources available to you where you are sure to find an answer to any related issues.

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Lie Detector

Admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:42:55 +0000

Lie detector testing to find out whether a person is telling the truth or not in any given situation is carried out on a regular basis by many people throughout South Africa and the world. Perhaps one of the most common reasons that somebody may be tested on what is called a Polygraph machine is in relationships or marriages where the husband or wife may have a suspicion that their partner is cheating on them with another man or woman. Whether or not a husband or wife will agree to a Polygraph test is not really a reason to assume that an affair or cheating is happening.

Other popular lie detector test reasons may include circumstances where a prosecuting lawyer needs to ask a suspected criminal questions before deciding on whether or not to take a certain case to court. Polygraph testing is also commonly used to keep a close eye on sex offenders that maybe under supervision by the community in countries such as the United States. In the UK there is talk of using compulsory testing for convicted sex offenders released on license.

Although this kind of testing is quite a controversial topic with many people of the opinion that a machine cannot distinguish the truth from deception, it is actually very accurate. A person is hooked up to the Polygraph machine and asked various questions, that persons physiological reactions are monitored and recorded as he or she answers. Inconsistencies are noticed if the person gets a little nervous or tells blunt un-truths. There are some people in the world, particularly spies, that can quite easily outsmart any lie detector test.

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Watch YouTube on your Television, Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii Console

Admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:01:30 +0000

Want to check out YouTube on your TV, PS3 or Wii? Well that’s in beta now and was announced on the official YouTube blog on Thursday 15th January 2009. The YouTube for Television website (only accessible through a PS3 or Wii) presents people with a user interface that is remote control friendly. According to the news, this will make watching YouTube on your television as easy and intuitive as possible with enlarged text and simplified navigation and is available internationally in over 12 languages.

As it is still in beta phase, there may still be a few problems experienced by users trying to watch YouTube from the browsers on their Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii console or on getting things working through a television set. These issues will surely be ironed out as feedback is given and in time this functionality will become more popular and streamlined worldwide.

As yet, this function is not available for the Xbox and it remains to be seen whether this will become available in the near future. Response to the news has been very mixed but most will welcome the fact that they will now be able to watch, share and enjoy their favourite videos on a Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, or from the comfort of the living room and on the big screen TV.

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