During the installation of computer software, some software manufacturers are bundling another company’s software with their own. Examples of this include Adobe Reader and Apple QuickTime, which also attempt to install additional programs and toolbars if you go through the installation without looking through the prompts that are automatically selected. If you are not careful, […]
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Mar
Mar
Whilst websites are increasingly popular, on occasion where we receive a business card or brochure, the organisation advertising is using an email address supplied by their internet service provider or a free email address provider, such as Gmail or Outlook.com. Not only do these not look unprofessional, they can also present a number of risks to your […]
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Mar
Mar
What’s worse than no password? A default or generic password on your modem/router. Many manufacturers and internet service providers set up modem/routers with administrative access passwords with default usernames and passwords. These are not very safe when modem/routers by that manufacturers and internet service provider often use the same details! Whilst this makes the ability […]
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Feb
Feb
In the latest in our Ask CyberGuru series of articles, Merv asks, “should I turn off or put my computer to sleep?”. This is a good question and always up for debate. The answer really depends on how much you are using your computer and whether you are appropriately prepared. If you are regularly using […]
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Feb
Feb
A recent update to Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security may have been the cause of such an issue. Norton has released an update to the problem and has documented this solution. To correct this error, you may need to apply the latest Norton 360 updates to your computer. Here’s how to do this: Start […]
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Feb
Feb
With Cyclone Marsha and heavy storming weather on its way to South East Queensland, we thought that we would share some tips to ensure you are ready and prepared in case of emergency. Install and have appropriate hardware protection Along with circuit breakers to protect your home or office premises, we suggest that all businesses […]
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Feb
Feb
Do you have a mobile device and wish to open and work on Microsoft Office documents? We have great news to share. Microsoft has recently introduced free mobile apps of Microsoft Office which can be easily used on tablet and mobile phone devices including Apple iPad and iPhone, Android tablet and phone and Windows Phone to complement […]
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Jan
Jan
In the latest in our Ask CyberGuru series of articles, we are asked “I am looking for a printer for my home office to print documents. What printer would suit my needs? Are the cheap ones available at (insert retail store name) going to last? What type of printer should I buy?”. When comparing printers, […]
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Jan
Jan
Looking for ways to make your documents look great? There are some new impressive ways in which you can improve their look if you are running Microsoft Office 2010 or Microsoft Office 2013. One of the long-standing ways available within Microsoft Office is the use of Clipart, this has been improved with Online Pictures. Microsoft […]
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Jan
Jan
Mainstream support silently ended for Windows 7 on 13 January 2015. Whilst this hasn’t made the headlines as did the end of Windows XP’s support in April last year, where businesses were required to perform considerable upgrades to their computer’s hardware and software, it is a significant milestone to understand in terms of Microsoft’s support […]