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Reporting Online Scams

Reporting Online Scams

If you’ve scammed online, the worst thing you can do is nothing. According to the Australian Government’s Scam Watch website, last year Australians lost 851 million dollars to scams (that’s just the scams that were actually reported). If you’ve been impacted by cybercrimes like fraud, identity theft and malicious software you should take immediate action. The first point of action[Read More…]

Is It Worth Trading-In Your Old Computer?

Is It Worth Trading-In Your Old Computer?

Is your old computer with anything? If you’re looking to update to the latest PC or Mac you may be wondering it’s possible to claw a few dollars back by selling your old machine…just to take some of the sting out of the price of a new one. If you happen to be shopping for your new system on the[Read More…]

Buying a New Laptop for Work or Business at EOFY

Buying a New Laptop for Work or Business at EOFY

The end of financial year is a great time to buy a new computer as there are great deals to be found…plus if it’s for business use you may be able claim an immediate deduction in your tax return (though confirm with your accountant). One of the key features to look out for in a new PC is WiFi6, which[Read More…]

What Should You Do With Your Old Mobile Phone?

What Should You Do With Your Old Mobile Phone?

New research shows that Australians seem to have a big problem parting ways with old, and even broken mobile phones.    Mobile Muster estimates that there are around 25 million unused mobile phones lying around Australian homes and businesses. Why?  Well apparently because we either don’t get around to it or are scared of throwing out something we need.  I[Read More…]

What Happens when I Respond to Spam?

What Happens when I Respond to Spam?

Got Spam?  Given that almost 90-pecent of global email traffic is spam there’s a good chance that you’ve seen some today. It’s either unsolicited advertising, a message with a link to a malicious website or a message with a malicious attachment. If you have good internet security software you will be warned off dodgy links or attachments but it’s also[Read More…]