What is encryption and hashing?

Encryption is converting data to a format that cannot be read without knowing the key/password used to convert the data. The key used for converting data will need to be supplied to decrypt the data to make it readable. This is a two-way process, encrypting the data and decrypting the data. Hashing also converts the data to an unreadable format, the difference with hashing is that it is one way and cannot be reversed. This is useful for storing passwords securely in a database, when a user wants to connect to the database they will enter their password which will be converted using the original algorithm that converted the data in the first place to see if the two strings match, if they do match the user is granted access. The benefit of using a hash is that if the converted data was compromised it would not be readable without first knowing the original plain text password.

Reviews - Dominic Magro

This is a page for displaying reviews I have received from people I have helped with IT related issues. I sincerely appreciate all reviews provided and I am happy to be able to help so many people with IT problems they experience.

If I have helped you resolve a problem I would be extremely grateful if you would consider leaving me a review via the contact form.

My name is Steven. I have called on Dominic’s expertise many times in the past and of late. When I have hit a brick wall trying to resolve IT issues, and after scouring the web for hours to no avail and then running the issues by my friends, I know if I bring Dominic into the scene, if he can’t solve the problem, then I’m pretty confident I’d be wasting my time perusing it any further. But with strong confidence I can categorically say I can’t remember a time when I’ve requested the support of Dominic that he hasn’t either resolved the issue or provided a work around. Needless to say, I see Dominic as a bit of an oracle in this murky world of IT, which let’s face it, most support help desks these days do not have the years of experience needed to be of any real support, when you need an answer quick. For most businesses time is money, and doing a search on line to just start from random to look for support could waste much time. Therefore like knowing when you’ve ‘struck gold’, recommendation is always best in my opinion. Therefore I would recommend Dominic hands down every time. Thanks for the years of support. It’s been much appreciated.
Keep up the good work,
Steven

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for all your help with the non-booting laptop. Fast, comprehensive, knowledgeable and thorough, what else can I say?
Thanks again,
Peter Boorman
P.G.R.A. Boorman, MA, FRAI, ACIB, LBIPP, LRPS, FRSA

Hi Dominic,
I am just emailing to say thank you for your time and support in setting up my new laptop with all the security and transferring of data from my old laptop and help setting up a new email address for personal use. Thank you for also helping me securely wipe my old laptop so it can be passed on to someone else.
I would also like to say the customer service you showed me by being friendly and approachable was great as I was so worried about how I was going to do this.
Regards,
Diane Yandell

I’m so grateful to you for sorting my laptop out, and it’s now virus free and running so much faster after you cleaned up the files I didn’t need – and helping get my photos and videos from my family holiday to Florida back, thought I’d lost them forever! Priceless memories! 😀
Michael Kennon

Hi Dominic,
I just want to thank you once again for saving my professional life! Many times over the last few years you have been there for me and prevented me from launching my laptop through the nearest available window. Not only do you fix me up remotely in a calm and measured way, but you have patience when explaining what you are doing which is both enabling and reassuring.
A social worker without a water-tight secure laptop is like an electrician working whilst standing in water or a mechanic without a spanner Dom I am just so grateful. Thank you once again.
With all good wishes,
Pete White CQSW

Hi Dom!
Thank you so much for your support fixing my laptop.
I was absolutely panicking thinking I’d lost all my uni work and pictures after my laptop wouldn’t boot up. You really did put my mind at ease and reassured me, especially as I have an assignment due Monday and thought I’d have to redo it all!
I also have some priceless photos and videos of my family I thought I’d never get back.
Absolutely amazing customer service and I definitely wouldn’t hesitate coming straight to you in future and will recommend you to family and friends.
Again, thank you so much for helping a very stressed student!
Lottie

I would like to thank you for all your help and support with my computer issues over the last 3 years. Your thoughtfulness and patience have been very much appreciated.
Best wishes
Annette

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