Over the past few months, CyberGuru has been reviewing the website hosting plans we offer to continue to provide the highest quality you have come to expect. We have been fortunate to have come across an award-winning website hosting company based in Brisbane who are keen to support us and our clients. We have trialled […]
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Jun
Jun
Happy EOFY! As another financial year comes to an end, many of our clients look to minimise their tax by purchasing goods and services prior to June 30. You may recall that the Australian Government’s tax break announced in 2015 allows small businesses to claim an immediate deduction on items up to $20,000. This makes […]
06
Jun
Jun
CyberGuru is proudly sponsoring the Brisbane North Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) Night Owls event on 3 July 2017 at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club. Chris Jeffery, Chief Guru of CyberGuru will provide an overview of the areas every business needs to consider: backup solutions, the cloud, internet security and how the new data breach notification laws affect […]
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May
May
In the latest instalment of Ask CyberGuru, we are asked, “I’ve looked on my computer and see different types of backup programs installed. What is the difference between File History and Windows Backup?”. There is a history and a backing up (pardon the puns) of Microsoft backup products which have been included in Microsoft Windows […]
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May
May
On Friday 12 May, a new wave of ransomware known as “WannaCry” was identified. Whilst the ransomware has infected tens of thousands of computers worldwide, fortunately there have been limited counts reports of infections in Australia. This ransomware propagates by exploiting a Microsoft Windows vulnerability in unpatched computers. The internet security products that CyberGuru recommend […]
08
May
May
Advance Queensland has named CyberGuru’s Chief Guru, Chris Jeffery a 2017 Community Digital Champion in recognition of his work with community groups and not-for-profit organisations. The program, aimed at encouraging Queenslanders to become more digitally savvy, recognises people in the community who are helping the community achieve this goal. In particular, Chris was recognised for […]
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May
May
May the fourth be with you! Today is 4 May, also known World Password Day. How do you record your passwords? Do you save them in your computer browser’s history or in sticky notes on your computer? Have you considered using a program to help you manage these? Personally, we have over 500 passwords to […]
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Apr
Apr
CyberGuru would like to wish you and your family a happy Easter.
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Apr
Apr
March 31 marked World Backup Day, a day to reflect on the importance of backups and the preservation of data both for personal use and historical preservation. This year, over 60 million computers will die and over 200,000 mobile phones lost or stolen. What would happen if you were one of those? If you are […]
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Mar
Mar
We often receive phone calls from clients distressed that their internet connection, website hosting or email hosting is unavailable. Often attempts to call the provider are made more difficult by long wait times, or at worst, no response at all. During this time, it can be frustrating to not know what is going on and […]