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Installing software – read the fineprint

Installing software – read the fineprint

The next time you install a piece of software on your computer be sure to read the fine print and options carefully during the installation process. Why? We’ll depending on the program and it’s origin you may actually end up installing things you don’t want, including browser ad-dons that change the default search engine or that push advertising pop up windows to[Read More…]

Is your broadband up to speed?

Is your broadband up to speed?

 Is your broadband up to speed?  Perhaps the question should be is Australia’s broadband up to speed? In last year’s Akamai State of the Internet report, Australia’s average connection speed was just 4.8megabits per second which puts us in 45th position when it comes to average internet speeds. Meanwhile in the UK the latest tests with fibre optic technology have[Read More…]

Decoding Windows Error Messages

Decoding Windows Error Messages

There’s nothing worse than when something on your computer doesn’t work and a bad situation can be made even worse when the problem is accompanied by a confusing error message. One of the easiest ways to decode an error message made up on seemingly random letters and numbers is the copy and paste it into a web search engine which[Read More…]

Preparing for the worse case scenario with your Computer

Do you even think about what would happen if your computer simply stopped working tomorrow? How would it impact your life, what important files or memories would you potentially lose and how much will it cost to bring it all back? These are the questions you should actually ask yourself when you’re buying and setting up your computer. Think about[Read More…]

Free mobile messaging with Facebook

Text messaging has evolved over the past few years to the point where you no longer have to pay your mobile provider per message if you use the right application. For iPhone users, the built in imessage application can determine if you’re sending a message to another iPhone user and send the message via the internet instead of the normal[Read More…]