Friday Five: Looking after your computer

This may seem a bit off topic for a nature blog! But if you're reading this, the likelihood is that your one of the 92% (according to Blogger stats) of my readers that are reading this post on a PC or laptop.
Recently I've noticed a lot of people in the Facebook groups I'm a part of having problems with their computer, but not knowing that there are some very easy to use software tools that can help them out.
In a past life I used to be an ICT Technician registered with UK Engineering Council (ICTTech) and over the years I've come across some tools that are not only easy to use, but are both reliable and powerful.
These applications are free to download and use - there are versions that you can pay for if you want additional features, like real-time protection rather than manual running. And of course, there are other applications similar to the ones I've chosen - so make sure you choose one your happy with!In no particular order are 5 software applications that you can use to pro-actively look after your computer.

Poinsettia - Euphorbia pulcherrima

While we're all impatiently waiting for Spring, we're stuck in a transitional period - so I thought I'd post these pictures of the poinsettia plant from my parents house. With spring taking its time, we may as well remember the joys of Christmas!

Desktop Calendar - February 2014

This past month of continuous rain I've really enjoyed growing some Narcissus 'Paper White' bulbs that my mum gave me. So I've decided to use them as my February calendar and I hope you'll join me in enjoying them too! Of course as it's February, I've chosen a quote related to love from the author of Peter Pan. I scoured through many lovely quotes, but this one really stood out to me - I hope you like it. If you need 'em; the instructions are below the photo.