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Windows 10 October 2018 Update released

Windows 10 October 2018 Update

The latest Windows 10 feature update, known as the October 2018 Update (version 1809) has comes with new features. From our exploration, we have found three that will be of interest, namely the Your Phone app, Snip & Sketch app and the Cloud clipboard. The new “Your Phone” app is a useful addition to Windows […]

Stay Smart Online Week 2018

CyberGuru is once again a proud partner of Stay Smart Online Week from 8-14 October 2018. This year’s campaign is Reverse the Threat, which is designed to “mobilise a movement against cybercrime with our partners and the wider community.” Each year, Stay Smart Online hosts an awareness week to empower people, business and the community […]

Microsoft announces price increase for Office software

With Microsoft Office 2019 due for release shortly, Microsoft has advised that their price for the Office software will be increased by approximately 10% on 1 October 2018. If you are considering upgrading your Office license, we suggest one of the three following options: Buy a perpetual license of Microsoft Office 2016 before 1 October […]

June 30 is coming: Is it time for an upgrade?

June 30 is coming: Is it time for an upgrade?

It’s nearly the end of financial year! As another tax time rolls around, you may be considering tax deductions, ways to maximise your income or finalising budgets for next financial year. Whilst buying discounted office supplies and stationary during the “end of financial year sales” may provide for some of these, it’s timely to think […]

Coming in mid-2018 – Microsoft Office 2019!

Microsoft Office

Microsoft has announced the next perpetual edition of Microsoft Office, Office 2019. In keeping with Microsoft tradition, it will arrive in the middle of preceding year rather than the year of its name. In breaking with tradition, Office 2019 will only run on devices using Windows 10 and not on older editions of Windows, namely […]

Are you ready for the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme?

Notifiable Data Breach Scheme

On Thursday 22 February 2018, the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDBS) will come into effect. This will affect organisations that are already covered by the Privacy Act, businesses with a turnover greater than $3 million, health service providers, entities that collect personal information and credit reporting bodies. The NDBS requires these businesses and organisations to […]

Special Christmas Offer 2017

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Have you been looking for a Christmas present for a client, colleague, family or friend? Are you in need of advice on what new computer system, hardware or software to purchase or are you looking to your improve computer knowledge and skills? CyberGuru can help your small business, not-for-profit organisation or individually to take advantage […]

Which CPU is best for you?

Which CPU is best for you?

There are a number of CPUs available in the market today. What processor do you need? In today’s marketplace there are many types of computers to purchase. When considering a new computer purchase, clients often ask what type central processing unit (CPU) they need. We recommend for performance on desktops and laptops their Intel Core […]

Considerations when starting a new business: Protecting your business name

Considerations when starting a new business

I often speak to people who are thinking of starting their own business. When I speak to them, they are usually in the early stages of identifying their goals, purpose and objectives. They are still working out what they want to do, and how to progress forward. From the starting point, it is worthwhile considering […]