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Microsoft silently ends mainstream support for Windows 7

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 ...

Ask CyberGuru: What computer do you suggest I buy?

In the next instalment in our Ask CyberGuru series of articles, we have been asked, “Along with my work commitments, I am starting at university next year and about to buy a new computer and not sure what type of computer to ...

Think before you click - the increase of ransomware

We have recently become aware of a few unfortunate cases of ransomware, where users' data is taken at ransom due simply by clicking a link and opening a malicious attachment from an unsuspecting website. Whilst it shares some similarities to ...

Microsoft Office 365 Subscriptions allow installations on more than one device

Did you know when you purchase a subscription of Microsoft Office 365 that you have the ability to install it onto more than one device? Whether you are using a PC or Mac, you can install it on desktop, Windows ...

Less than one week to go until parts of Aspley are disconnected from existing copper wire connection

There is less than one week until the existing copper wire connections, including existing landline phone, ADSL internet and Telstra Cable internet service will be disconnected from Aspley as a result of the NBN being available within the area. As ...

Complimentary telephone consultation to Queensland-based small businesses and not-for-profit organisations

Have a computer-related question you are seeking an answer for? As part of Think QLD, Buy locally during Small Business Week 2014, CyberGuru is proud to offer you a complimentary 20-minute telephone consultation to help you seek an answer. CyberGuru is ...

Save money on your equipment purchases

As we reach closer to the end of financial year, many stores offer enticing stocktake and “end of financial year sales” to encourage you to purchase their equipment before June 30 that you have been longing for since Christmas. However, another way ...

Microsoft launches Office 365 for not-for-profit organisations in Australia

Microsoft has recently announced the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits in Australia, which provides eligible organisations with low priced or discounted licences to Microsoft Office 365. This includes the familiar Office applications as well as cloud-based email, calendar, high-definition ...

The NBN and disconnection of existing the landline phone and internet network

Across Australia, the National Broadband Network (NBN) is progressively being installed. Locally within the north side of Brisbane where many of CyberGuru’s clients live and work, we have seen the switching over the new network. However, as part of this ...

It is time to upgrade your internet plan?

We recently a new client request that we help set up her new computer and configure the necessary programs. In doing so, we identified that her internet connection was running very much slower than would expected. Our endeavours to download ...

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