Here’s something you may have left of your ‘back to school’ to-do list – The family computer, and now’s the time to make sure it’s in top shape for another year of homework. After removing any programs or files that might be slowing your computers down, you should also do a full anti-virus scan to remove any nasties and to ensure that[Read More…]
How safe is the Internet? What are the threats? What are cyber criminals doing that I should know about? These are all very valid questions that all Internet connected users should be asking themselves…and seeking out answers to. A good place to start is Trend Micro’s Cybersecurity predictions report for 2015 which outlines some of the very real threats and emerging trends[Read More…]
If you have a bunch of programs installed on your Windows PC that you never actually use, uninstalling them is a great way to clean up the clutter on your system and potentially have it running better. Mostly this is a straightforward process, however some programs even after they are uninstalled leave unnecessary files behind and there’s the odd program that[Read More…]
If you’re planning to send your child to school this year with a tablet device such as an iPad…here are a couple of tips to help it survive. Starting from the outside it’s a good idea to get a sturdy case for it and you’ll find a few on the market that are rated to withstand an accidental drop. Moving[Read More…]
A Microsoft survey in late 2013 revealed that Australians want to embrace new ways of working…but their workplaces are holding them back. The idea behind teleworking is that with technology today, many people could get their work done, without always have to go to work – the idea being that work is something you do, not necessarily somewhere you go.[Read More…]
