Computer security – Hardware
By Mark Rawcliffe features@algarveresident.com This week we are talking about the security of your physical computer – the hardware – the bit you touch and feel. The bit thieves really
Noisy nightclubs
Dear Editor, I’m a resident in the Algarve, on the outskirts of Boliqueime, Vale Silveira, not too far from the Equestrian Centre Vilamoura, although it is a car drive to
Podiatry – foot health is important
by Nuno de Sá features@algarveresident.com Nuno de Sá is a specialist in Podiatry, working at the Hospital Particular do Algarve, Alvor and Faro, as well as at Clínica Particular do
Italian Hitler wine bottles ‘offensive’
Wine bottles featuring Adolf Hitler on the label have been called “offensive” after complaints from US tourists in the Italian city of Garda. Michael Hirsch, a lawyer from Philadelphia, complained
Business opening hours
Dear Editor, Recently I undertook a week’s tour of Portugal visiting many historical places (read article on page 35). As well as being an education for my partner and I
26% more tips in red
Waitresses who wear red get up to 26% extra in tips than they would wearing other colours, researchers found – but only from male customers. No matter what colour they
Hamster held by cops
A hamster was rescued by police after it fell from a first-floor window, bounced off a car bonnet and was chased by a cat. PCs Helen Hansen and PC Dave
Modern-day maritime explorers
By Margaret Brown features@algarveresident.com
Not the wine of the week
Dear Editor, I have been following Patrick Stuart’s weekly wine column in your newspaper over the last few months and have found it very informative with some interesting perspective on
How hackers steal bank details
Security flaws have been identified in some chip and PIN terminals which, it is suggested, allow thieves to download a customer’s personal card details. Experts uncovered the security flaw, which