Becky Chambers

Hi everybody! As you've probably noticed, the blog's been a bit quiet as of late. I've been pretty swamped with some other projects, and I sadly just haven't had as much time to write about computers and the internet and all that fun stuff. However, I will be sticking my head ...more

InterNoobs, assemble! We've got a newcomer here who needs the help of the hive mind. I received a message from a guy named Sam, who is a frequent traveler. As he's swapping sim cards pretty often, he has trouble figuring out who his incoming calls are coming from. He asked me ...more

Hey there, mighty noobs! Just here to let you know that as of now, I'm on a very short hiatus. I'm leaving for an extended stay in Iceland day after tomorrow, so I'll be taking a week off to settle in and un-jetlag. I'll be back in action on May 6, so until then, feel free to ...more

The news gives us a lot to be scared about when it comes to the internet. Some threats are real, others...not so much. I'm keen to do some more articles about internet safety, but first, I'd like to know more about what worries you.

Say hello to your fellow noobs! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience with computers (even if it's none whatsoever). Don't be shy!

Is there something in particular that you need help with or would like to see explained? Awesome. Let's hear about it.

Just to get a feel for what you folks are using, let's see a show of hands. Mac? Windows? Linux? Something else?

Welcome to InterNoobs! My name's Becky, and I'm looking forward to taking you through the awesomeness of the online world. Before we get started, there are a few forum rules. There Are No Dumb Questions: Seriously. None. Don't be afraid of asking something, no matter how sill ...more