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Things To Check When You Have No Internet

by admin on 04/12/2019 in ADSL, Bigpond, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, DD-WRT, Desktop, Email, ethernet, Gmail, Google, Hardware, Internet, Internet Explorer, Laptop, Modem, Network, Outlook, problems, Programs, Router, Streaming, Tech Support, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Virus, WAN, Web Browser, Website, Wifi, Wireless • 0 Comments

With so many things connected to your internet now, like television, computers, laptops, phones and even light bulbs and door bells, not having internet can bring your daily home and work life to a sudden halt. Sometimes turning the router and devices off and then back on will fix the problem, other times it fixes itself. Either way, waiting for… Read more →

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10 Signs Your Computer is Infected with Malware

by admin on 19/11/2019 in Adware, Antivirus, Attacks, Broadband, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Repairs Townsville, computer virus townsville, computer wont boot, Damage, Desktop, Email, Freezes, Freezing, Hackers, Health, Internet, Internet Banking, Laptop, Malware, Microsoft, NBN, Network, networking, Operating System, PC, Pop Ups, Privacy, Programs, Ransomware, Scam, Secure, Security, Software, Spam, spyware, Stability, Tech Support, Technical Support, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Virus, viruses, Web Browser, Websites, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, windows error • 0 Comments

Malware is short for Malicious Software. Computer viruses are part of the Malware classification and be really be any software designed to damaged or disrupt computer systems, networks, files and programs. Over the years Malware has continued to change and do a lot more than damage your system. Now we have a whole lot of different players being sent all… Read more →

I Still Got a Virus Even With Antivirus Installed

by admin on 29/06/2019 in Ad Blockers, Antivirus, Attacks, Broadband, Computer Help in Townsville, Firewall, Internet, Security, Spyware Removal, Virus • 0 Comments

What is a Virus A virus is a computer program someone has made which is malicious in nature, that is designed to do something on your computer you do not want or against your reasons. A while back, pre-internet computer viruses where basically programs which did damage to your computer hardware, software or data. But as more and more people… Read more →

My Mouse is Moving Around By Itself

by admin on 25/06/2019 in Antivirus, Attacks, Broadband, Computer Help in Townsville, Drivers, Firewall, Hackers, Hacks, Mouse, Remote Desktop, Screen, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Uncategorized, Virus • 0 Comments

There are many reasons your mouse could be moving around by itself. Some are sinister and some have a little to do with maintenance and other factors. When you see your mouse moving around the screen without you touching it is easy to think the worst such as your computer has been hacked, or its a ghost. This post will… Read more →

Where is my Internet Going

by admin on 11/06/2019 in Broadband, ethernet, Firefox, Google, Health, Internet, Internet Explorer, Laptop, Microsoft, Mozilla, Netflix, Network, networking, Operating System, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Web Browser, Website, Websites, Wifi, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Wireless, WLAN • 0 Comments

The digital age old question, “Where is my internet going?” Whether your internet is going somewhere else, slow or not downloading like you think it should, it is always good to have tools on hand which you can look and see not only what speed your internet is, but how much you are currently uploading and downloading at a particular… Read more →

You Must Secure Your Web Browser

by admin on 25/05/2019 in Ad Blockers, Advertising, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Firefox, Firewall, Hackers, Internet Banking, Internet Explorer, Laptop, Macbook, Microsoft, Mozilla, Open Source, Pop Ups, Ransomware, Safari, Software, Spyware Removal, Technical Support, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Uncategorized, Update, Upgrade, Virus, Web Browser, Websites, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 • 0 Comments

Because your web browser is usually your first point of entry for computer viruses, and because web browsers are the most widely used application on the internet, fortifying and protecting your browser and its traffic is one of the most online security conscious steps you can make to protect your information, data and personal privacy including banking and other important… Read more →

Is Any Computer Really Secure?

by admin on 22/05/2019 in Annoying, Antivirus, Apple, Attacks, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Data, Desktop, Encryption, File, Firefox, Google, Hackers, Hacks, Health, Laptop, Linux, Mac, Macbook, Malware, Media, Microsoft, Mozilla, NBN, Open Source, Operating System, OSX, Password, Passwords, pictures, Pop Ups, protection, Ransomware, Remote Desktop, Safari, Scam, Secure, Security, Server, Service Related, Software, Spam, Spyware Removal, Stability, TeamViewer, Tech Support, Technical Support, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Ubuntu, Update, Upgrade, Virus, VPN, WAN, Web Browser, Website, Websites, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 • 0 Comments

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 →

How to Watch 4k Netflix on your Computer or Laptop

by admin on 19/03/2019 in ADSL, Apps, Broadband, Computer Help in Townsville, Desktop, Display, Gaming, Microsoft, Monitor, Netflix, Network, Operating System, Streaming, Townsville, Uncategorized, Website • 0 Comments

4K cinematography is a technology you can view Netflix Video, with a resolution of around 4000 pixels horizontal screen resolution, giving you a deeply rich and clear picture. But just because a Video is reordered at 4k resolution, doesn’t mean every television or computer/laptop, device or screen can view it at the size. To watch 4K Netflix on your computer… Read more →

Understanding Internet Streaming

by admin on 18/02/2019 in ADSL, Apple TV, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Desktop, Firefox, Hardware, Internet, Laptop, mobile, Mozilla, NBN, Netflix, Network, networking, Roku, Server, Service Related, Smartphone, Stan, Streaming, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Uncategorized • 0 Comments

Streaming is one of those IT buzz words we are seeing a lot, like “the cloud” or “VPN”. Lots of companies are of offering you different streaming services and its pretty hard to understand what each one is and what they do. Although streaming can be applied to a lot of different internet activities, for the most part it is… Read more →

Wireless Internet Dropping Out Periodically

by admin on 28/12/2018 in ADSL, Broadband, Cables, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Desktop, Hardware, Internet, Internet Explorer, Ipad, Laptop, mobile, Modem, NBN, networking, PC, Router, Stability, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, WAN, Website, Websites, Wifi, Wireless, WLAN • 0 Comments

Sometimes wireless internet can drive you crazy. On one hand it is convenient – you do not have to run cables all over your home or business, and on the other you can feel hopeless an unable to do even the most basic things like view a website or check an email. The situation usually goes like this. You know… Read more →

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