Microsoft Announcement

“Everybody use’s Microsoft Office right, well a PC with no Office is like a car with no wheels and there are great ways to buy Office with your PC during the purchase or after the initial purchase.

There is a version that we call FPP (fully packaged product) which is available via retail shops but there is a cheaper way! If you have purchased a PC in the last 60 days which has what we call an “Office Ready” image on you can convert this trial version that will last 60 days to a full license and it’s cheaper than you might think.

The product that I want to tell you about is called a Microsoft Office MLK (Medialess License Kit) so as the name says its medialess so no disks just a product key that you enter into your PC. If you want the disks no problem just log onto www.microsoft.com/office/backup where you can order the disks.

There are many PC’s that have the “Office Ready” image on so if you want to find out if yours does have a look here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/HA103533041033.aspx?pid=CH010963501033

This is the cheapest way to purchase Microsoft Office so purchase now before your 60 days expire!”

Regards,

Ben
Ben McDonald
OEM Division - Marketing
Microsoft South Africa

This Week Only: HP Notebooks@Cost

As a build up to Christmas we decided to slash all our notebook prices and sell them at cost. So for this week only you can get any notebook of your choice at cost price so don't hesitate!

13 Ways to Protect Your System from McAfee

McAfee is at the forefront of PC and Internet Security ensuring that your home/work pc is always safeguarding from unwanted threats. You can get McAfee's latest range of Internet & Antivirus Software at hpshop and make sure you are protected by one of the best. Besides their unrivaled software, McAfee takes the time out to educate consumers on how they can prevent and protect their systems. :

• Do not open e-mail attachments from an unknown, suspicious, or untrustworthy source. If you're not familiar with the sender, do not open, download, or execute any files or e-mail attachments.

• Do not open an e-mail attachment unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a friend or someone you know. Some viruses replicate themselves and spread via e-mail. Stay on the safe side and confirm that the attachment was sent from a trusted source before you open it.

• Do not open any e-mail attachments if the subject line is questionable. If you feel that the attachment may be important to you, always save the file to your hard drive before you open it.

• Delete chain e-mails and other spam from your inbox. It's best not to forward or reply to messages like these. Unsolicited, intrusive mail clogs up networks, may contain annoying or offensive content, and may result in security and privacy risks.

• Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Make sure that the Web site is legitimate and reputable. Verify that an anti-virus program has checked the files on the download site. If you have any doubts, don't download the file at all. If you download software from the Internet, be especially vigilant of free software, which often carries adware or other potentially unwanted content along with it. Always read the privacy policies and end-user license agreements (EULAs) for software you install, regardless of the source. Be especially wary of screensavers, games, browser add-ons, peer-to-peer (P2P) clients, and any downloads claiming to be “cracked” or free versions of expensive applications, such as Adobe® PhotoShop® or Microsoft® Office. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

• Avoid downloads from non-Web sources altogether. The chances of downloading infected software from Usenet groups, IRC channels, instant messaging clients, or P2P is very high. Links to Web sites seen in IRC and instant messaging also frequently point to infected downloads. Avoid obtaining your software from these sources.

• Update your anti-virus software often. Threats are on the increase, and they are constantly evolving. Hundreds of viruses are discovered each month. To make sure that you are protected against the newest breed of threats, update your anti-virus software frequently. That means downloading the latest virus signature files and the most current version of the scanning engine.

• Back up your files frequently. If a virus infects your files, at least you can replace them with your back-up copy. It's a good idea to store your backup files (on CDs or flash drives) in another secure physical location away from your computer.

• Update your operating system, Web browser, and e-mail program on a regular basis. For example, you can get Microsoft® security updates for Microsoft® Windows® and Microsoft® Explorer at http://www.microsoft.com/security.

• Vigilance is the best defense against phishing scams. “Phishing” describes scams that attempt to acquire confidential information such as credit card numbers, personal identity data, and passwords by sending out e-mails that look like they come from real companies or trusted individuals. If you happen to receive an e-mail message announcing that your account will be closed, that you need to confirm an order, or that you need to verify your billing information, do not reply to the e-mail or click on any links. If you want to find out whether the e-mail is legitimate, you can contact the company or individual directly by calling or writing to them.

• Do not open messages or click on links from unknown users in your instant messaging program. Instant messaging can be a vehicle for transmitting viruses and other malicious code, and it’s another means of initiating phishing scams.

• Use a personal firewall. A hardware firewall that sits between your DSL router or cable modem will protect you from inbound attacks. It’s a must for broadband connections. A software firewall runs on your PC and can protect you from both inbound and outbound attacks.


• Check your accounts and credit reports regularly. Identity thieves can begin using your personal information to open accounts, purchase goods, and make your life miserable within minutes of obtaining that data. Check your bank account and credit card statements frequently. That way, if you discover that your personal information has been compromised, you can alert credit companies and banks immediately, so they can close your accounts.

(courtesy of McAfee)

This Week's Specials: HP Pavilion dv6-1315ei Entertainment Notebook PC, HP ProBook 4310s Notebook PC (VQ481EA), HP 550 Notebook PC + HP Printer

HP Pavilion dv6-1315ei Entertainment Notebook PC - R8999

Processor type: AMD Turion Dual-Core 2.2Ghz
Operating system installed: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Standard memory: 3072 MB
Hard Drive: 320GB Hard Drive

With a choice of two new Imprint designs - Espresso, a glossy black finish with a discreet circular pattern or Moonlight, a subtle pattern of cool grey flowing lines on a white background - the HP Pavilion dv6-1200 notebook PC is sure to captivate



HP ProBook 4310s Notebook PC (VQ481EA) with Windows 7 - R8999

Processor type: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz
Operating system installed: Windows 7 - Genuine Windows Vista Business 64-bit
Standard memory: 3072 MB
Hard Drive: 320GB Hard Drive



HP 550 Notebook PC + HP Printer - R6999

Processor type: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
Operating system installed: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-bit
Standard memory: 2GB
Hard Drive: 250GB Hard Drive

Printer: HP cb770c deskjet D1663 , 4 ink ; 4800x1200dpi ; mono/color : 20/16ppm , 80s input tray , 15sheets output , duty : 750pages per month - USB

This Weeks Specials: Compaq 615 with Windows 7 + McAfee internet security & HP Officejet 6000 Printer (CB051A)

Compaq 615 with Windows 7 + McAfee internet security



Affordable Mobility: gain exceptional business value with AMD Business Class Solutions, a 15.6-inch HD display, 2 MP Webcam and Wi-Fi Certified WLAN options, all at a price that’s sure to impress.

Processor: AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor, 2.2 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache
Hard Drive: 160GB
RAM: 1GB
Screen Size: 15.6"
O/S: Windows 7

Plus McAfee Internet Security

Normal Price: R 4818
On Sale For: R 4699

HP Officejet 6000 Printer(CB051A)



The HP Officejet 6000 Printer is designed for micro/small business users wanting an energy-efficient, network-ready printer capable of delivering professional-quality colour and black-and-white at a low cost per page.

Print speed black (draft, A4): Up to 32 ppm
Print speed colour (draft, A4): Up to 31 ppm
Print speed black (laser comparable): Up to 7 ppm
Print speed color (laser comparable):Up to 7 ppm

Normal Price: R 1149
On Sale For: R 899