Survey by Computer People, IT Recruitment Specialists

Research by Computer People, IT recruitment specialists found that 71% of technology workers are considering working overseas.

Of those surveyed:

92% said they were looking for a new job or watching the job market.
39% of permanent workers and 35% of contract workers are considering changing career.

The report also says that 77% of IT workers surveyed rate job security and career progression as extremely important or very important - this is up from 54% in 2008.

The full press release by Computer People can be read here.

Most Britons are not tech savvy

According to BCS, most Britons are not tech savvy!

According to the report, only 20% of the population are IT savvy.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT has launched a new microsite called Savvy Citizens http://savvycitizens.bcs.org to help people become more savvy. It contains resources about

• Safety
• Communication
• Commerce
  

and other topics.

Laptop Cases

Where's the best place to buy a laptop case?

I-nique is a great online store to buy cases for laptops, mp3 players, iPhone and more! It sells a huge range of stylish laptop cases that keep the item protected, yet still provide easy access for quick use.

It's a great place to buy Christmas gifts from too. See http://www.i-nique.com/.

You can also buy laptop cases from high street stores such as PC World and many online stores such as Amazon.

Secure Shopping Online

To ensure that shopping online is safe and secure, PayPal and RBS WorldPay have some tips:

PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/securitycenter/buy/OnlineShoppingTips-outside

RBS WorldPay - http://www.rbsworldpay.com/shopper/index.php?page=safety

Always ensure that you have anti-virus software on your computer.

Never give out your passwords and ...... if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!

IT Jobs on Twitter

Looking for a job in IT?

Follow IT Jobs Tweet on Twitter at twitter.com/ITJobsTweet.

Let us know if you have found an IT job through Twitter.

How to clean a laptop screen

How do I clean my laptop screen?

Turn off your computer so that you can see the dust and marks on your screen.

Use a micro fibre cloth and use distilled water. Apply a small amount of distilled water onto the cloth so that it is just moist.

Wipe the cloth across the screen gently.

DO NOT Scrub and apply pressure.
DO NOT wipe the screen with tissue, kitchen towel, etc because they contain wood fibres.
DO NOT use window cleaner as it contains ammonia which can degrade your screen.

Livescribe PulseTM Smartpen

Livescribe PulseTM Smartpen

The Livescribe PulseTM Smartpen is a pen that records your writing and records sound – useful for meetings.

It needs to be used with specially designed paper that contains dots to map everything written.

Features:

• Audio jack
• Power button
• Infrared camera that captures everything you write
• Speaker
• Microphone
• USB Connector
• Ink cartridge
• OLED display
• Comes with a USB cradle to sync with a Mac or PC and to recharge the pen
• 100 page ruled notebook
• 3 ink cartridges
• Case
• Upload notes to a Mac or PC

Livescribe pens can be purchased at around £170
Livescribe pads are between £10 - £20.

For more information see http://www.livescribe.com/media/pdf/Livescribe_Pulse_Specifications.pdf

Where can I find information about viruses?

The Symantec website contains full details of all the viruses ever discovered. It provides a summary of the risk, the risk level and technical details. http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/threatexplorer/azlisting.jsp

The Kaspersky website contains the latest malware descriptions. http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia

You can sign up on Symantec to receive an email alert when there is a serious internet security threat. http://nct.symantecstore.com/0184/security_alert.html