Harry Potter turns 20 This week the wizarding and muggle worlds celebrate the 20th anniversary of the much-loved Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, which debuted with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997. The books have been taken to the hearts of millions of reade
The second worldwide ransomware attack of the year is currently hitting computers and companies around the globe. This strain of the Petya ransomware, also known as Petwrap, encrypts your data and forces you to pay a fee (around €260 worth of Bitcoin in this instance) to recover your
Tackling card fraud Gardai from the Garda National Economic Bureau have teamed up with retailers in a bid to combat ‘card not present’ fraud in Ireland. This form of fraud occurs when a payment card isn’t physically presented during a phone or online transaction. In
Carzone’s latest motoring report has revealed some interesting facts about Irish motoring consumers, analysing data from 67 million searches on Carzone in the first five months of 2017, coupled with a survey involving 2,647 Irish motorists, not to mention a number of car dealers
Catch a flick Heading to the cinema this weekend? Odeon Cinemas is offering 50% off tickets bought online between June 21st to 26th using the code 50JUNE. Must-see films include Wonder Woman, critically acclaimed since its release, which follows the journey of Amazonian princess Diana
By Tiernan Cannon Job-hunting can be a slow and gruelling process. It can be an extremely frustrating time, and difficult to ensure you put your best foot forward in each and every application, but ultimately it’s down to you to ensure that you stand out from the crowd. So, we t
By Tiernan Cannon Though receiving a pay rise at work is extremely gratifying and should rightly be celebrated, it should also be approached with caution. The extra money might well lead to a sense of security that essentially makes you more financially reckless. If, however, you are
TV now In April, Sky launched its NOW TV service in Ireland, an online on-demand service to rival Netflix, without the need for a contract or equipment (beyond a broadband connection and a HDMI cable). The service offers access to box sets, films, live sports and more for set periods
Credit card debt can be a dark cloud hanging over our heads, often the result of a much-needed holiday in the sun or some heavy spending around Christmastime. If you’re not careful it can quickly snowball, leaving you with a hefty bill that can be difficult to repay. So what ste