If you use  Chrome Developer (11.0.686.1) you will be used to some odd crashes and problems with Flash videos. This version however has caused considerable problems in both Windows 7 and XP. I initially thought that the problem might have been due to the new graphics acceleration that has caused others some ... Continue reading 'Chrome Dev Crash Loop'

As your Google account becomes increasingly important Google have announced a new (optional) technique to secure your account using your mobile or smart phone. Google’s system doesn’t require a physical keycard. Instead, it relies on your mobile phone. First, you need to activate the optional feature from your settings page (again, ... Continue reading 'Google Improves Security With Help From Your Smart Phone'

I'm a webmaster working in the UK and Spain as a developer and webmaster (I also create sites). I have over 16 years of industry experience configuring and maintaining ecommerce sites and blogs. On this site you'll find my blog offering tips and thoughts on subjects related to the services I offer such as online trust, identity and security. You'll also find information about products that I use and recommend along with some that I don't! I offer a number of off-the-shelf services such as program installation, website maintenance and one-to-one classes via Skype. Continue reading 'Web Development for Small Business'

The "Pharma" attack, first spotted (as far as I'm aware) by Chris Pearson is a new type of hack that makes no obvious changes to your WordPress site. Its only when you seach your site in Google that you can see the damage - phrases advertising drugs have been randomly inserted throughout each page. Continue reading 'New WordPress Pharma Attack Hits 200,000 Sites'

Recently a team of Google engineers calling themselves The Data Liberation Front set-up a website showing how to get your data in and out of as many different Google products as possible. They say that: Users should be able to control the data they store in any of Googles products. Our ... Continue reading 'Liberate Your Google Data with The Data Liberation Front'

What happens if you have a second (or third) Gmail address (i.e. Google Account) that you don't often use? Well, after 90 days without use it'll be deleted. Here's what Google has to say: Continue reading 'What Happens to Dormant Gmail Addresses?'