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Wireless Problems

by admin on 06/05/2016 in Business, Computer Related, DD-WRT, Encryption, Ipad, Iphone, Laptop, Linux, Mac, NBN, Network, networking, Router, Software, Townsville, Wifi, Wireless

Just about everybody uses wireless these days in their homes as do a lot of business around town in Townsville. Wireless is a great alternative to having to wire up your whole home or business with ethernet cable or have it prebuilt into your structure. Rather, adding a wireless router or modem can easily allow most people to connect to… Read more →

Reasons to love Linux

by admin on 08/04/2016 in Computer Related, Hardware, Linux, Open Source, Operating System, Townsville, Unix, Windows

You can use older hardware Unlike Microsoft Windows which with every upgrade slows your computer down if you do not have later hardware, with Linux its not so much an issue. A lot of people use Linux by command line but even as it is making its way into the desktop arena, with every update or upgrade the impact on… Read more →

Should I upgrade my computer

by admin on 01/04/2016 in Antivirus, Apple, Computer Related, Desktop, Hardware, Laptop, Operating System, Security, Software, Townsville, Virus, Windows 10

Before you read this article I really wanted to say I don’t like customers having to upgrade their computer unnecessarily. A lot of computer repair people will push this onto their customers to make more money but i believe a lot of the time the same thing can be accomplished with the existing hardware. This will always be the first option. When… Read more →

What is a Raspberry Pi

by admin on 31/03/2016 in Computer Related, Firefox, Linux, Operating System, Townsville, Wifi, Windows 10, Wireless

At Townsville computer repairs Nerds we always like it when we can introduce new and innovative products which are fun for our customers and don’t cost a lot of money. We are asked a lot what is the cheapest computer our customers can buy? I want to introduce to you the Raspberry Pi. Even though at this point in time it does… Read more →

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AirDroid – Computer to Android Phone

by admin on 13/03/2016 in Android, Apple, Browser, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Desktop, Google, Internet, Iphone, Keyboard, LAN, Laptop, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, Network, Open Source, Operating System, Remote Desktop, Security, Software, TeamViewer, Townsville, Windows, Windows 10, Wireless

There are a lot of option for transferring files from your computer to you Android phones. A very popular method for a lot of Samsung users is Kies, but most phones have their own software for managing their Android devices, much like Apple has Itunes. But what if you want a lot more from a software package on your computer than just transferring… Read more →

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Apple Mac Repairs in Townsville

by admin on 06/03/2016 in Apple, Apple TV, Computer Related, Desktop, Mac, Operating System, Safari, Security, Townsville, Windows, Windows 10

Yes we do Apple Mac computer repairs. This includes Imacs, Macbooks, Macbook Pros and Macbook Air’s. Unlike Windows computers which include Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10, Apple computers use their very own operatign system call ed OSX. Currently OSX is 11 (Elcapitan). The software on your Mac is written differently than on your wWindows computer, so… Read more →

Google Warns You of Fake Download Buttons

by admin on 10/02/2016 in Apps, Chrome, Computer Related, Encryption, Google, Health, Internet, Security, Software, Townsville, Virus, Websites

Have you ever gone to a website to download a specific file only to find out all the download, or most a fake. You have to click on every download link until one of them actually work and you get the file you came for. Some a viruses, some are adware but the majority are just getting you tow download… Read more →

5 Reasons to Create a Google Account

by admin on 07/02/2016 in Computer Related, Email, Gmail, Google, Internet, Security, Townsville, Websites

Everybody has heard of Google. Arguably one of the internet biggest and most used websites and responsible for helping everyone find what they want quickly, but did you know Google is a lot more than just a search engine. Google was started in 1995 by two University of Stanford student, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Initially Google has been used as… Read more →

Brave Web Browser

by admin on 29/01/2016 in Android, Browser, Computer Related, Encryption, Facebook, Fans, HDMI, Internet, Internet Explorer, Iphone, Microsoft, Monitor, NBN, Open Source, Pop Ups, Privacy, Remote Desktop, Security, SEO, Spyware Removal, Technology, Townsville, Unix, Update, Virus, Websites

If you are sick of surfing the internet and being bombarded with advertisements, slow browsing speeds and your privacy being jeopardized, the new Brave Web Browser might be for you. The internet has changed a lot over the years. To begin with it was slow, so users weren’t really looking for a new web browser because it didn’t matter what… Read more →

Anti-Ransomware is here

by admin on 28/01/2016 in Antivirus, Computer Related, Encryption, Internet, Internet Explorer, Pop Ups, Scam, Security, Software, Spyware Removal, Townsville, Windows, Windows 10

For anyone who uses their computer for work, school or even just for fun, having a virus or your computer can be one of the most annoying things on your computer you will even have to deal with. Viruses destroy your computer, Adware advertises to you, Spyware spy’s on you, but what does Ransomware do? Ransomware is a whole new… Read more →

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