On the evening of Wednesday 8 June 2016, I attended the Digital Brisbane Speed Networking Event, held at The Loft, located in West End, Brisbane. This is the fourth Digital Brisbane Speed Networking event I have attended since their introduction in 2013. It was an opportunity for both collaboration and networking between around 100 guests […]
Category Archives: Consulting
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May
May
With only four weeks remaining of the current financial year, we look at ways you can minimise your tax this financial year. The Australian Government’s tax break announced last year allowing small businesses to make an immediate deduction on items up to $20,000 can still be claimed. This makes it an ideal time to upgrade […]
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Mar
Mar
Another popular question I’m being asked at the moment is, “Is it possible to go back to Windows 7 or 8.1 after upgrading to Windows 10?”. If you have upgraded to Windows 10 and need to downgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft provides one month’s grace in which you can uninstall Windows 10 and go back […]
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Feb
Feb
A very common question that I have been asked is “Should I upgrade to Windows 10?”. It is difficult to provide specific advice to answer this question, as everyone is different in terms of their approaches to the free upgrade. Many are finding the notifications to remind them to upgrade a disturbance and others an […]
Needing a few stocking fillers for Christmas presents? Look no further than CyberGuru for your technology buying needs. We can help Santa by understanding your specific requirements and aiding in the right purchases for your home or organisation. Whether you are looking to purchase a new computer, or upgrade what you already have, we offer […]
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Nov
Nov
The National Broadband Network (nbn), formally NBN Co, recently released its three-year construction for proposed construction work up until September 2018. It is understood that the nbn will provide an updated document every three months to review the status of new areas and variations. The media announcement, released last month noted that 7.5 million homes and businesses […]
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Oct
Oct
CyberGuru is often asked, “I am about to update the computers in my workplace. Does it come with Microsoft Office and what version does it come with?”. This is a common question that is asked by many especially upon the purchase of a new computer and one we are happy to address in detail! There […]
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Oct
Oct
Great Scott! It was “Back to the Future Day” on 21 October 2015, being the date that the time machine that Marty and Doc are transported to in the movie Back to the Future II. Some of the predictions made about the future turned out to be quite accurate and coming to life in reality. […]
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Oct
Oct
We are about three months short of 2016, but this hasn’t stopped Microsoft from releasing its 2016 edition of its flagship productivity suite, Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office celebrated its 25th birthday this last year, and whilst the products have been available for a standalone for some time, this edition brings the products much closer. On […]
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Sep
Sep
I have recently been helping my in-laws troubleshoot an underperforming cable internet. Whilst the nature of cable internet is different to that of ADSL that because it is a “shared” connection between you and your neighbours, the circumstances surrounding actually getting to the bottom of their performance and speed issues took a significant amount of […]