Whether you have a brand new computer, or you have reset your old one, you have a big job on your hands. As well as having to update the operating system and upgrade the programs which came with it, you are also going to have to download and install the programs you are use to using and the programs you… Read more →
Tag: upgrades
Is Any Computer Really Secure?
I often get asked, “How can i completely secure my computer?” Or “What Antivirus is guaranteed to protect me for sure?” It is a very reasonable questions, but a lot of people do not like my answer. And that is, none! I am not confident the slightest, any antivirus program, any firewall or any computer is secure, specially when it… Read more →
Windows 7 Updates Will End 14th January 2020
Windows 7 Operating System has been the most widely accepted, much loved, best to use by most peoples admissions Microsoft Operating System to date. In fact, until recently there were still more installations of Windows 7 than the was Windows 10. But as of 14th of January 2020, Microsoft will stop releasing updates to all Windows 7 users except for… Read more →
Mac Repairs Townsville
Apple has always lead the ways in technology and computing. Although Apple didn’t event the computer, you can thank them for bringing them into your home, small business and pocket (iPhone). As awesome as the Apple technology is (Im a big fan), Apple do try and lock a lot of us out on what hardware can be sourced, and what… Read more →
Things to think about before installing Windows 10 – Part 2
Forced updates causing crashes With Windows computers 1 shoe does not fit all. But with Windows updates thats what you sometimes get and not being able to change what updates you want to receive can cause problems and conflicts between drivers and programs. A bad update that causes a conflict, specially regarding drivers can cause your computer to stop booting… Read more →
Things to think about before installing Windows 10 – Part 1
Windows 10 is a nice upgrade from Windows 8 and 8.1. Windows 8 had mixed results and a lot of people either loved it or hated it. I didn’t mind Windows 8 at all and I still use it on a couple of my computers at home. Windows 10 has also been a very nice free upgrade and I quite… Read more →
If its not broken don’t fix it
This post is not as technically directed as it is to human behaviour. We all know the old adage, “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it”. But does that really apply to technology? The chances are if you are doing the same old thing you were 5 or even 10 years ago on the computer such as only emailing, surfing… Read more →