I get asked a lot of questions about how to keep my computer secure, how to completely stop viruses and whats the best way to protect my self on the Internet. Depending on what you do everyday with your computer and online my answers are always different, but there are some thing s which are universal and it doesn’t… Read more →
Category: Security
What is Linux
Linux is a sophisticated piece of software called a operating system. The main purpose of the operating system is to relay information between the application and programs you are using on your computer, to the equipment like (CPU) Central Processing Unit and (HDD) Hard Drive. I like to think of the programs on your computer as people or cities and the operating… Read more →
Remote Desktop Protocol vs TeamViewer
Anyone who has ever wanted to access their computer remotely has probably heard of one of these programs. The ability to control your computer from either the next room or on the other side of the world is useful when you cant bring your computer with you and you want to access work or media files when away from your… Read more →
Ransomware on your computer
What is Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malicious software put on your computer which basically locks you out of your entire computer or particular functionality until you pay some money (ransom). Ransomware is like a virus and comes under the banner of malicious software and should be treated as so. Most cases of Ransomware will restrict total access to… Read more →
Computer Townsville
If you need help with your computer Townsville we can probably help you. No matter the problem, if its elated to a computer Townsville we know we can help you and here is why. I have been repairing computers for more time than most of is have been using them.. at least at home in Townsville anyway. Twenty years ago… Read more →
Patching your Operating System
Patching your operating system is another way of saying keeping your system up to date. You have many different programs on your computer, from application and programs like Microsoft Word to Drivers which help your software and operating system talk to the hardware installed on it and the operating system itself. A lot of this software needs to stay… Read more →
Townsville Computer Repair Services
Hello, my name is Ross and I am your local Townsville Nerd. You are more than welcome to come to me, but mostly I go out to my customers for no extra charge. For many years I owned a computer repair business and internet cafe on Ingham Road. Over the years people started wanting me to come out to them… Read more →
Is someone using my wireless?
Wireless has come a long way in the last ten years. When I was growing up there was no such thing, we had to run cables everyone along the floor, through the ceiling, over the bed and through the lounge room to share our very slow dial up connection. As the demand grew for it, more and more routers starting… Read more →
What is Data Encryption
Encryption is a process in which data can be organised so only the selected or allowed people or parties can access it. Having something encrypted does not stop anyone from holding, or intercepting your data, but rather it basically stops someone from being able to read it or make any sense of it at all. Although it sounds very technical… Read more →
VPN Virtual Private Network Services
If you think you might need a VPN in Townsville but are not sure what type to get, please give us a call. There are many different types of VPN’s that accomplish different goals. Whether your after more privacy, security or to make your connection over the internet work as if it was a private Local Area Network, Townsville … Read more →