Everyone has there own way of doing things to make life go faster. The more you use your computer you too will find ways to get your work or play done a lot faster. Even if it is not the right way to do it, if it works for you and you don’t have to think about it, it’s a good… Read more →
Category: Windows
Reasons to love Linux
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 →
AirDroid – Computer to Android Phone
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 →
Apple Mac Repairs in Townsville
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 →
Understanding different file extensions
All names on your computer are not created equal. Although you maybe able to choose the name of a file on your computer, but what type of file it is and what particular programs you need to open that file will be determined by the extensions following it. For example, a file named RossAtTheBeach.jpg with the file extension format “.jpg” tells… Read more →
Anti-Ransomware is here
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 →
Storing all your passwords with 1Password
Unless you are new to using the internet, you will find the more you use it and the more websites you interact with, the more passwords you will accumulate. Having a login to a particular website like your bank or email is a security measure to make sure no one else uses your account. The only problem is the more… Read more →
Running Windows on your Mac Computer
Microsoft Windows is an Operating System, not a computer program or application. It is the environment your PC users to navigate around in and access your programs, files, drives and applications. Most PC’s use some version of the Windows operating system such as Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or the new Windows 10. But every day more and more people are… Read more →
No more updates for older versions of Internet Explorer
As of the 12th of January 2016 Microsoft will no longer support older versions of Internet Explorer including versions, 8,9 and 10. Internet Explorer is one of the oldest web browsers used for searching and using the internet to look at web pages. A lot of people still have older versions of I.E. on their computer due to older Operating… Read more →
Stop Windows 10 Downloading Automatically
By now if you are running Windows 7 or 8 you have most certainly been offered by Microsoft a free upgrade to their Windows 10 Operating System. An Operating System is the environment in which your computer does everything. The program and all your files all use and exist within the operating system so you can access them. Like all… Read more →