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Tip to Improve  PC startup times

Tip to Improve PC startup times

Does your computer take what seems to be forever to start up? Well you’re not the only one. Last week Sandra emailed me wanting to know how she can find out what programs are slowing down the start up process and then what she could do about it. If you’re comfortable tinkering around windows, click the windows start icon then[Read More…]

Back to basics with Password security

June 12-15 is National Cybersecurity Awareness Week so what better time to review & renew your passwords! Here’s a great video from AVG Australia with some tips on password security.

Scammers take to Facebook

Cyber criminals are constantly looking for new methods to trick internet users into parting with personal information or their hard earned cash just it’s not just dodgy websites and email that you have to be weary of. Recently we’ve seen social networks such as Facebook littered with fraudulent promotions, surveys or offers that are simply too good to be true.[Read More…]

Protect your Computer from Electrical Surges

If i could recommend just one accessory to go with any expensive electrical device it would have to be a surge protector. Severe Electrical surges from lightning strikes are capable of rendering unprotected appliances useless in an instant, however electrical surges can also be generated from power hungry appliances like air conditioners. While placing a surge protector between the power[Read More…]

What’s Spotify?

Spotify recently launched in Australia…but what is it and do you need it? Spotify is a streaming music service, giving users access to millons of songs on PC, Mac or mobile device.  Its also integrates with Facebook so you can share what you’re listening to, giving your friend the opportunity to listen in with a single click. So with millions[Read More…]