As the year is coming to a close it is time again to tell which are the worse computer viruses of 2015 and why. I guess each and every person who has been hit with a computer virus of some sort will have their own opinion of which virus is worse and why. For me personally the worst virus is… Read more →
Category: Software
Adblock Browser for Mobile Phone
I know I am a computer repair business and I do not spend a lot of time on Mobile phone, but recently I come across something that has saved me a lot of time and stress when browsing the internet on my mobile phone. I have talked before about using Adblock on your computer web browser to stop ads jumping… Read more →
Windows is not updating
With so many different programs on your computer, all completing for your attention an all wanting to do something, it is sometimes hard to keep track of whats needs your time. Windows Updates are one of those important things which get forgot about often, but it doesn’t make them any less important. When companies like Microsoft release large software packages… Read more →
Pop ups removal Townsville
Annoying Pop ups can be one of the most debilitating things affecting your computer. There is nothing worse than when you are trying to do something very basic like, email, Facebook or just surfing the net, when all of the sudden you are bombarded with advertising, sounds and pop ups demanding your attention. What makes it worse is they are… Read more →
Difference between Microsoft Windows and Office
For a lot of people this would be obvious. But, I still get a few calls every week from people who tell me they have a problem with the Microsoft Office when in fact they are really talking about their operating system or desktop. So I just thought I would quickly explain the very big difference. In fact, the only similarities they actually… Read more →
Is the Windows 10 upgrade really free?
Windows 10 is a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8 users. Yes, if you have been offered a free Windows 10 upgrade, it certainly is free! But only if you are already an existing customer. Microsoft usually charge a lot of money for the Windows Operating systems but this year have decided to give everyone running Windows 7 and 8 a… 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 →
Pop Up and Virus Removal Townsville
What are Pop Ups? Pop Ups are an annoying form of advertising on your computer which demand your attention. These ads sit in your web browsing windows like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox and are highly animated with the intention of being obvious and annoying so you are forced to deal with and pay attention to. Some Pop Ups… 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 →
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 →