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Tea and Tech is a solo-run IT support service based in Herefordshire. I offer clear, patient, jargon-free help—especially for seniors. No upselling, no nonsense.
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Just honest advice, practical fixes, and a local approach you can trust. I am mobile and can offer on the spot help, within the Hereford area. If you need me, please email me or call:
[email protected] or 07739953864

07/06/2026

🛡️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬!

Have you ever received a call from someone claiming to be from your bank, telling you there is an "urgent issue" with your account? Scammers are becoming incredibly convincing, but you can stay one step ahead with these simple steps:

1. Don't be polite, hang up immediately. If a call feels unexpected or pressured, just end it. A genuine bank will never mind you hanging up to stay safe.
2. Wait 10 minutes (or use a different phone). Fraudsters sometimes stay on the line to "intercept" your next call. Waiting ensures the line is actually clear.
3. Call them back on a trusted number. Never use a phone number given to you by the caller. Instead, use the number on the back of your bank card or the official one from the bank’s verified website.
4. Dial 159. In the UK, you can dial 159 to be securely connected to the fraud department of most major banks.

While the easiest way to reach your bank’s fraud team is often by dialling 159, here are the direct customer service and fraud prevention numbers for the UK’s most popular banks:
Barclays 0345 734 5345
Lloyds Bank 0345 300 0000
NatWest 0345 788 8444
HSBC 0345 740 4404
Santander 0800 912 3123
Halifax 0345 720 3040
Nationwide 0345 730 2011
TSB 0345 975 8758

Stay safe and keep your details private! 🔒

06/06/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧" 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐟𝐟? ☕💻
I hear it all the time here at Tea and Tech—navigating through the Start menu just to turn off your PC feels like a chore you don't need at the end of a long day.
Why spend time clicking through menus when you could be putting the kettle on? 🫖
I want to share a quick "Life Hack" I use to create a personal Shutdown Button right on the desktop:
1️⃣ Right-click on any empty space on your desktop.
2️⃣ Select New > Shortcut.
3️⃣ In the box, type (or copy and paste this text): shutdown /s /t 0
4️⃣ Click Next, name it "Shut Down," and hit Finish.

✨ Top Tip: Want it to look fancy? Right-click your new shortcut > Properties > Change Icon. I always pick the red power button so it's impossible to miss!
Now you can skip the menu diving and power down instantly. 🛑

Did this save you a few seconds? Let me know in the comments if you'd like me to show you the shortcut for "Restart" or "Sleep" next! 👇

05/06/2026

🛑 Seeing scary "𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐔𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃!" alerts on your phone or computer? Read this first!

I see this exact problem on my home support visits almost every week. You’re browsing the web, and suddenly your device starts buzzing or flashing with terrifying warnings saying you’ve been infected with 15 viruses and need to click here to fix it.

Here is the secret: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬.

What you are actually seeing is a rogue website using your web browser's built-in "notifications" feature to trick you. They want you to panic, click the link, and pay for useless or dangerous software.

Giving away my own trade secrets like this might just put me out of a job because I fix this so often! But I'd much rather you stay safe online.

If you are getting these annoying pop-ups, here is how you can completely switch them off yourself:
📱 On Android (Using Google Chrome)

Open your Chrome app.

Tap the three dots in the top right corner and choose Settings.

Scroll down and tap Site Settings, then select Notifications.

Look under the Allowed list. If you see any strange-looking website names that you don't recognise, tap on them and choose Remove or Block.
(Alternatively, you can go into your main phone Settings > Apps > Chrome > Notifications, and turn off notifications entirely to completely silence them!)

💻 On a Windows PC or Mac

Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Safari).

Go into the browser's Settings (usually via the three dots or lines in the top right).

Search the settings bar for the word "Notifications".

Find the section that lists websites allowed to send notifications, and remove any suspicious or unfamiliar websites from that list.

Once you revoke that permission, the fake virus warnings will vanish instantly.

If you try these steps and the pop-ups just won't budge, or if you'd simply prefer me to take a look and give your device a full health check, I am always here to help.

Stay safe out there!
Richard 🛠️

05/06/2026

😂 𝗙𝘂ͧ𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗙𝗿ͬ𝗶ͥ𝗱ͩ𝗮ͣ𝘆! 😂

For all aspects of calm and gentle, holistic I.T. support, message me here or call me for appointments.
07739953864
[email protected]
www.teaandtech.co.uk
I cover all of Herefordshire and the borders!

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗜 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗜.𝗧. 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝟵.𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟮.𝟯𝟬. Bring in your troublesome tech and join me for a cuppa while I fix it.
https://fb.me/e/5BjrPYkTW

04/06/2026

👴👵 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲! 👴👵
Hello there, wonderful seniors surfers of Herefordshire! 🌟 Are you ready to embrace the world of technology with confidence? 📱💻 Don't worry, I've got your back! 🤝
🔧 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞
Navigating the digital world can be a bit overwhelming, but with patient and friendly IT support, you'll be surfing the web, connecting with loved ones, and exploring new horizons in no time! 🌐📞

🤩 What I Offer:
𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐧-𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Personalized sessions to help you understand your device and its features at your own pace. No rush, no tech jargon – just clear explanations! 🕐📚
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Stuck in a tech glitch? I'm here to untangle those wires and make sure your devices are running smoothly again. 🚀🔌
𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Learn how to stay safe online, avoid scams, and protect your precious memories. Your online security matters! 🔒🛡️
𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: Need a new hard drive, extra RAM, I can help with that too.

👍 Like, Comment, and Share:
Spread the word to your friends who might also be looking for a patient and understanding tech support guy. Let's build a community where tech is for everyone!

Remember, age is just a number, and curiosity knows no bounds! Embrace the digital age with 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡. Contact me at 077399 53864 or [email protected] to get started. 📞📧
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Looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🤗

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗜 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗜.𝗧. 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝟵.𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟮.𝟯𝟬. Bring in your troublesome tech and join me for a cuppa while I fix it. https://fb.me/e/5BjrPYkTW

04/06/2026

🏆 World Cup Prep: Sorting Your Home Tech Tactics! 🏆

A great football manager needs a solid strategy, and so does your home tech setup before the World Cup action starts.
If your "tactics" currently involve switching the router off and on again, moving closer to the telly to get a signal, or hoping your laptop doesn't overheat mid-game, it might be time for a quick substitution.

From boosting weak Wi-Fi signals in the living room to making sure your streaming apps are updated and working properly, I provide straightforward, in-home IT support right here in Herefordshire to ensure you don't miss a single goal.

Drop me a message to book a visit and get your tech sorted!

03/06/2026

**😍 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! 😍**
𝙄.𝙏. 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥-𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮!
Every Wednesday 9:30-12:30 at Much Birch Community Hall (The Maple Room), Much Birch, Hereford HR2 8HT (Next to the Dr's Surgery)
Just bring in your troublesome devices and I will either diagnose and fix on the spot, or arrange to take it away (or come to you) to repair.
• Drop in session, no need to book
• Bring along your laptop/phone/printer etc...
• Diagnose and repair small issues
• Bigger issue; leave device with me for repair
• Advice, support and training
£10 per small fix. Bigger jobs can be booked in
(to be discussed at the time and repaired later).
Just like my one-to-one sessions or workshops, it'll all be very relaxed with no mumbo-jumbo techy-speak. Just turn up and I'll take a look.
There will also be tea/coffee and posh biscuits 😋
https://fb.me/e/5BjrPYkTW

Here's a map link for those techies among you: https://goo.gl/maps/bZNE9cHUa6jX4RZG7

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂...
For a one to one session in your own home or workplace, covering anything you need help with, get in touch.
Call me on 07739953864
Email me at [email protected]
Based in Dinedor, covering most of Herefordshire.

02/06/2026

𝐈𝐟 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰?

It has been a real pleasure working with so many lovely customers across Herefordshire recently. Small businesses thrive on word-of-mouth, and I am so grateful to everyone who has shared their experience.

𝐈𝐟 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐈’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 on both/either of these links:
⭐ Facebook: https://facebook.com/teantech/reviews
⭐ Google: https://g.page/r/CUO_27C2Va8zEBM/review

For calm and gentle I.T. support in your own home, feel free to get in touch:
📞 07739953864
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.teaandtech.co.uk

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲:
Don't forget, I run an I.T. Surgery every Wednesday at Much Birch Community Hall (9.30–12.30). Bring your troublesome tech and join me for a cuppa while I take a look! ☕

01/06/2026

😍 𝙄.𝙏. 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥-𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮! 😍
Every Wednesday 9:30-12:30 at Much Birch Community Hall (The Maple Room), Much Birch, Hereford HR2 8HT (Next to the Dr's Surgery)

Just bring in your troublesome devices and I will either diagnose and fix on the spot, or arrange to take it away (or come to you) to repair.
• Drop in session, no need to book
• Bring along your laptop/phone/printer etc...
• Diagnose and repair small issues
• Bigger issue; leave device with me for repair
• Advice, support and training
£10 per small fix. Bigger jobs can be booked in
(to be discussed at the time and repaired later).
Just like my one-to-one sessions or workshops, it'll all be very relaxed with no mumbo-jumbo techy-speak. Just turn up and I'll take a look.
There will also be tea/coffee and posh biscuits 😋

https://www.facebook.com/events/1474274356570713

Here's a map link for those techies among you: https://goo.gl/maps/bZNE9cHUa6jX4RZG7

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂...
For a one to one session in your own home or workplace, covering anything you need help with, get in touch.
Call me on 07739953864
Email me at [email protected]
Based in Dinedor, covering most of Herefordshire.

😁

31/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐜 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬... 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐩? 🙈🖥

iMacs are amazing, but navigating between app windows can feel like a maze. I'm here to help you clear the clutter!

My latest tip is all about "Hot Corners." A quick swipe of your mouse, and—bam—your desktop is revealed. It’s like magic for your workflow. ✨

Check out the image for how I set it up. (System Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners).

👉 QUESTION: What’s the ONE iMac trick you use every single day? I'd love to hear your favourites in the comments! 👇

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲:
Don't forget, I run an I.T. Surgery every Wednesday at Much Birch Community Hall (9.30–12.30). Bring your troublesome tech and join me for a cuppa while I take a look! ☕

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Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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